Hilda E. Santiago

Beginning today at 8:00 pm the Governor is asking for people to wear cloth face coverings or higher level of protection required in public wherever close contact is unavoidable. It includes taxi, car, ride-sharing and mass public transit.

Connecticut's first rapid COVID-19 testing center is now open at the former Gateway Community College parking lot in New Haven.

UPDATE: April 14, 2020 - Governor Lamont signs 27^th executive order to mitigate the spread of COVID-19

During times of crisis, we come together like no one else. I am launching an effort with my colleagues in the House of Representatives to honor our friends and neighbors who are going above and beyond.

With everything going on, renters should not need to worry about being evicted or struggling to put together money for rent if you are out of work because of the COVID-19 crisis.

This year, Easter and Passover celebrations have been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic and the social distancing measures we have in place.

An additional 362 Connecticut residents have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 5,276. To date, more than 22,029 tests have been conducted in Connecticut among both state and private laboratories. 

The Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) has issued simple guidance in both English and Spanish for stores and grocery stores regarding safety measures contained in Governor Lamont's Executive Order 7S.