The mask mandate at all 17 CSCU campuses will switch to “mask-optional” everywhere, including classrooms, starting April 4.
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As COVID wanes, UConn relaxes mask mandate
Masks will still be required in classrooms, labs and studios, but in most campus settings, masks will be “recommended” as of Friday.
Businesses have become mask enforcers. They’re tired of it.
As COVID cases have spiked and the governor resists a mask mandate, shops and restaurants are on their own.
Lamont pushes COVID testing, declines new mandates
Connecticut is expanding testing for COVID-19, but no new restrictions or mandates are contemplated, the governor said Monday.
Despite COVID uptick, Lamont administration resisting mask mandate
“At this stage, it is still something that is up to the individual cities and towns,” said Lamont’s spokesman.
At invitation of CT GOP conservatives, COVID mandates come under fire
A hearing called by House GOP conservatives on COVID mandates exposed deep distrust in science, the media and government.
If a town has a high vaccination rate, does it need a mask mandate?
Higher vaccination rates do not necessarily correspond with lower rates of new cases on the town level.
Backed by new CDC report, Lamont stands firm on school mask mandate
Gov. Ned Lamont visited a school district where the superintendent says masks are not an issue.
Lamont issues order allowing cities and towns to impose mask mandates
The governor said he did so at the request of municipal officials who want to adopt indoor masking requirements.
School officials turn a wary eye toward fall as the COVID delta variant spreads
Administrators will be watching the numbers closely, but the plan remains to resume school full-time, in-person.
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.”
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.
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 […]