Dear Friends & Neighbors, I wanted to take this opportunity to share state and local resources and information available to you in response to the coronavirus outbreak. The State of Connecticut has launched an extensive website portal.ct.gov/coronavirus with daily updates on the situation as it develops and serves as a directory to other helpful online resources.This website has helpful information for families, businesses and community groups. Additionally, the state has launched a 24/7 hotline, in cooperation with United Way of Connecticut, for questions from the public regarding issues related to the spread of coronavirus. People with questions can call 2-1-1 or text “CTCOVID” to 898211 for the most up-to-date information. 
 Local Resources: During this time I will be actively updating www.facebook.com/RepHall59 with updates from community organizations in Enfield and East Windsor and sharing information about closings.North Central District Health Department (Enfield & East Windsor): Click HereTown of Enfield: Click Here – Senior Center AnnouncementTown of East Windsor: Click Here – Announcement
Other Informational Resources:Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidance: Click HereHartford Healthcare: Click HereAdditionally, the Connecticut Children’s Medical Center has released a coronavirus FAQs page for parents trying to navigate this ever-evolving outbreak. 
Economic Recovery: The Executive Branch has put together a group led by Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner David Lehman. This group is charged with an economic recovery plan and is working hard to provide direction in a timely manner. The legislature is ensuring that we are involved so that the needs of our constituents are heard and addressed within this group.  Please note that the situation is very fluid right now. There are many questions that we simply do not have answers for yet. There are multiple aspects and these are unprecedented times for us all.  Any specific requests should be emailed to me at [email protected] and I will be sure to include your concerns. Again, I cannot state enough that we must remain prepared and not in any sort of panic. We are all together in this and we will recover as a community. 
 Legislative Business: As part of the effort to slow the spread of the outbreak, the legislative leaders have announced the closure of the Legislative Office Building and State Capitol until Monday, March 30th. During this time the building will undergo a thorough cleaning and employees will continue working remotely. The General Assembly is currently convened in the “short session” which runs from February 5th through May 6th. Leaders of the House and Senate Republican and Democrat caucuses will continue to meet and discuss the extension of committee deadlines and how to proceed with legislative business. I will continue to provide updates as the situation changes. 
Latest News from Governor Lamont: Governor Lamont recently declared a civil preparedness and public health emergency for the State of Connecticut in response to recent cases of coronavirus. The Governor and public health officials will provide daily updates on the situation as it develops. On Thursday (3/12), Governor Lamont announced an executive order in response to the growing public health threat from coronavirus. This order limits public gatherings of 250 or more, waives the 180 day school year requirement, limits visitation to nursing homes, extends driver’s license renewals, and relaxes attendance requirements for police academy trainees. Click Here. ### Benjamin Franklin once said, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,” I would urge everyone in the community to remain calm and vigilant. Please share these resources with anyone you think may benefit from this information. Sincerely, Carol HallState Representative – 59th Assembly District As always, if you have any questions or concerns regarding state government, please feel free to reach out to me at [email protected].