[Ctabs] FW: GOVERNOR LAMONT ANNOUNCES UPDATED MASK PROTOCOLS IN CONNECTICUT BEGINNING MAY 19

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GOVERNOR LAMONT ANNOUNCES UPDATED MASK PROTOCOLS IN CONNECTICUT BEGINNING
MAY 19

(HARTFORD, CT) - Governor Ned Lamont today announced that a new set of
COVID-19 safety protocols regarding the use of face masks will be
implemented in Connecticut beginning Wednesday, May 19, 2021, as a result of
the updated recommendations released late last week from the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention. The new order will include:

Outdoors

*	Masks not required

Indoors

*	Vaccinated not required to wear masks
*	Unvaccinated must continue to wear masks
*	Businesses, state and local government offices and events may choose
to require universal masking
*	Masks will still be required in certain settings such as healthcare
facilities, facilities housing vulnerable populations, public and private
transit, correctional facilities, schools, and childcare

In addition to the revised order, the Connecticut Department of Public
Health on May 19 will issue revised recommendations and considerations for
masks in businesses, large gatherings and events, and other settings, as
well as more detailed descriptions of the settings where masks will continue
to be required.

As was previously announced, all of the other COVID-19 sector rules for
businesses that had been implemented in Connecticut will also be lifted on
May 19.

"Connecticut is one of the most vaccinated states in the nation, and I
couldn't be more proud of the people of our state who have made the
commonsense decision to be vaccinated, as well as all of our healthcare
workers who have done an incredible job rolling the vaccine out as quickly
as possible," Governor Lamont said. "If you have not yet been vaccinated, I
strongly recommend that you get vaccinated as soon as possible. Dozens of
clinics across Connecticut no longer require appointments to receive a
vaccination, and it has never been easier to get one."

Individuals with questions about the COVID-19 vaccination program or who
would like to schedule an appointment to receive the vaccine can visit
ct.gov/covidvaccine
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A list of walk-up clinics that do not require appointments in advance can be
found at ct.gov/covidvaccine/walkup
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Those who have further questions or do not have access to the internet can
call Connecticut's COVID-19 Vaccine Appointment Assist Line at 877-918-2224.

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For Immediate Release: May 17, 2021
Contact: David Bednarz

David.Bednarz at ct.gov <mailto:David.Bednarz at ct.gov> 
860-770-9792 (cell)

www.ct.gov/governor <http://www.ct.gov/governor> 

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