Administrators will be watching the numbers closely, but the plan remains to resume school full-time, in-person.
COVID-19 Mask Mandate
Masks have been worn as a staple method of protection against COVID-19, leading some institutions to establish their use as a requirement. Read more about mask mandates in Connecticut below.
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As the COVID delta variant spreads, some CT town leaders revive lockdown-era practices
Some Connecticut cities are reverting to virtual public meetings and reimplementing mask mandates in government buildings.
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CT reviewing CDC mask guidance for K-12 schools
Gov. Ned Lamont’s office is reviewing updated CDC guidance for mask-wearing in K-12 schools before taking an “official stance.”
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Judge rules in favor of governor in school mask lawsuit
The CT Freedom Alliance plans to appeal the ruling upholding the state’s mask mandate for children to the Supreme Court.
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Photo essay: As COVID-era restrictions fall, Connecticut residents look for a new normal
Fans head to Dunkin’ Donuts Park to watch the baseball game between Hartford Yard Goats and Somerset Patriots on May 20. Fans head to Dunkin’ Donuts Park to watch the baseball game between Hartford Yard Goats and Somerset Patriots on May 20. Connecticut residents took a few cautious steps into a world once known as […]
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Fully vaccinated CT residents won’t be required to wear masks indoors starting May 19
The mask mandate will be lifted the same day that other COVID-19 restrictions expire.
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Connecticut’s COVID restrictions to end on May 19
Connecticut will end its COVID-19 restrictions in two steps: May 1 for outdoor activities and May 19 for everything else.
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Restaurants and other business can go back to full capacity on March 19 as Lamont rolls back COVID restrictions in CT
Connecticut will eliminate COVID-19 capacity limits on restaurants, houses of worship, retailers and most businesses on March 19.
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Judge: Children face no ’emergency danger’ from wearing masks in schools
A Hartford judge denied a request for an injunction against the state’s requirement that children wear masks in schools.
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Judge rules ‘expert witnesses’ unqualified in school mask lawsuit
CT Freedom Alliance has until next week to find new experts for a case the state is moving to dismiss.
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Lamont orders fines for those who flout rules on mask-wearing and large party limits
Not wearing a mask when its required will expose you to a $100 fine.