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• 3/13/2020 Governor Lamont Provides Update on Connecticut's Coronavirus Response Efforts

  As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 4:00 p.m. on Friday, March 13, 2020.

• 3/13/2020 Governor Lamont Signs Executive Order Authorizing Additional Visitation Restrictions to Protect Nursing Home Residents During COVID-19 Outbreak

  In response to the ongoing developments regarding the COVID-19 outbreak and the need to protect residents of nursing home facilities, residential care homes, and chronic disease hospitals, Governor Lamont today signed an executive order granting the commissioner of the Department of Public Health additional authority to restrict visitation at such facilities.

• 3/13/2020 Governor Lamont Signs Legislation Authorizing Bonding for Municipal Aid and Other Projects

  Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has signed legislation adopted earlier this week by the Connecticut General Assembly that authorizes bonding for several items, including aid to municipalities.

• 3/12/2020 Governor Lamont Provides Update on Connecticut's Coronavirus Response Efforts

  As the State of Connecticut continues to respond to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates to the residents of Connecticut as of 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

• 3/11/2020 Governor Lamont Provides Update on Connecticut’s Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Efforts

  As the State of Connecticut continues to ramp up its preparedness and response efforts amid the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates to the residents of Connecticut as of 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 11, 2020.

• 3/10/2020 Governor Lamont Working With Health Insurers to Assure Preparedness for Coronavirus Outbreak Including Coverage for Testing Costs

  Governor Ned Lamont today announced that in order to prepare for coronavirus disease (COVID-19), his administration is working with health insurance carriers in Connecticut to cover the costs for COVID-19 testing and to assure, in accordance with the provisions of Section 20-616a of the Connecticut General Statutes, access to maintenance prescription drug medications (excluding controlled substances).

• 3/10/2020 Governor Lamont Provides Update on Connecticut’s Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Efforts

  As the State of Connecticut continues to ramp up its preparedness and response efforts amid the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates to the residents of Connecticut as of 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 10, 2020.

• 3/9/2020 Governor Lamont Provides Update on Connecticut’s Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Efforts

  As the State of Connecticut continues to ramp up its preparedness and response efforts amid the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates to the residents of Connecticut as of 6:00 p.m. on Monday, March 9, 2020.

• 3/8/2020 Governor Lamont Announces First Positive Case of Novel Coronavirus Involving a Connecticut Resident

  Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) State Laboratory has confirmed the first presumptive positive case of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) involving a Connecticut resident. The patient, a resident of Wilton who is 40 to 50 years of age, is being treated at Danbury Hospital. The person most likely became infected with the virus that causes COVID-19 during a recent trip to California and sought medical care shortly after returning to Connecticut.

• 3/7/2020 Governor Lamont: Connecticut Launches Coronavirus Infoline for General Questions From the Public

  Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the State of Connecticut is partnering with United Way of Connecticut to launch an information hotline for questions from the public regarding issues related to the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19).

• 3/7/2020 Governor Lamont: Physician Who Worked at Bridgeport Hospital and Is a New York State Resident Tests Positive for Coronavirus

  Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the Connecticut Department of Public Health this morning was informed of a second New York State resident who works in Connecticut and has tested positive for coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

• 3/6/2020 Governor Lamont and Lt. Governor Bysiewicz Announce Ten Major Connecticut Companies Sign Pledge Committing to Gender Parity in Corporate Leadership

  Governor Ned Lamont and Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz today announced that ten major private-sector companies doing business in Connecticut have signed onto the Paradigm for Parity pledge – a nationwide coalition of businesses committing to achieving gender parity in the leadership of their respective corporations over the next ten years.

• 3/6/2020 Governor Lamont Statement Regarding Potential Exposure of Patients and Staff at Danbury and Norwalk Hospitals From Employee Who Is Confirmed Case of Coronavirus; All Tests Taken by State Lab Negative So Far

  Governor Ned Lamont today released the following statement regarding the potential exposure of a number of patients and staff at Danbury and Norwalk Hospitals from an employee who is a New York State resident and a confirmed case of coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

• 3/5/2020 Governor Lamont Requests CDC Provide Connecticut Additional COVID-19 Test Kits to Comply With New Federal Guidance

  Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is requesting the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provide the State of Connecticut with additional coronavirus (COVID-19) testing kits above the supply provided to the state late last week in order to comply with new federal guidance for clinicians on which patients should be tested.

• 3/4/2020 Governor Lamont Urges Connecticut Residents to Follow Ongoing Travel Guidance From CDC About Coronavirus

  Governor Ned Lamont is urging all Connecticut residents who have recently traveled out of the country or are planning international travel to continue following guidance issued by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) regarding coronavirus (COVID-19).