{"id":6045,"date":"2020-04-21T09:35:09","date_gmt":"2020-04-21T13:35:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.eastwindsorchamber.com\/site\/?p=6045"},"modified":"2020-04-21T09:35:09","modified_gmt":"2020-04-21T13:35:09","slug":"update-from-rep-carol-hall-5-20-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.eastwindsorchamber.com\/site\/update-from-rep-carol-hall-5-20-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Update from Rep Carol Hall 5\/20\/2020"},"content":{"rendered":"<table border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">\n<table class=\"fusionResponsiveContent\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" align=\"center\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<table class=\"fusionResponsiveContent\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"fusionResponsiveColumn\" valign=\"top\">\n<div>\n<table border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"null\">\n<table border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" align=\"center\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"fusionResponsiveImage\" src=\"https:\/\/staticapp.icpsc.com\/icp\/resources\/mogile\/373633\/73fca10b9a567075d576742b2d2041da.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"576\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">\n<table class=\"fusionResponsiveContent\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" align=\"center\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<table class=\"fusionResponsiveContent\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"fusionResponsiveColumn\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"css-fisw11\" src=\"https:\/\/ui.icontact.com\/assets\/1px.png\" width=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/><\/th>\n<th class=\"fusionResponsiveColumn\" valign=\"top\">\n<table cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div class=\"null\">\n<p>Friends and Neighbors,<\/p>\n<p>As part of the effort to slow the spread of coronavirus, Governor Lamont issued\u00a0<a title=\"This external link will open in a new window\" href=\"https:\/\/click.icptrack.com\/icp\/relay.php?r=103003529&amp;msgid=1194070&amp;act=OBTO&amp;c=373633&amp;destination=https%3A%2F%2Fportal.ct.gov%2F-%2Fmedia%2FOffice-of-the-Governor%2FExecutive-Orders%2FLamont-Executive-Orders%2FExecutive-Order-No-7BB.pdf%3Fla%3Den&amp;cf=150167&amp;v=7671483447b9c4cc2394c3ae007dda07c5178d897f87104f4ee79594af130c72\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Executive Order 7BB<\/a>\u00a0requiring the use of cloth face coverings or higher level protection in public in situations were close contact is unavoidable. The order takes effect at 8:00 p.m. Monday, April 20<sup>th<\/sup>.<\/p>\n<p>The use of masks has been encouraged by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) after recent studies indicated that the virus can be\u00a0<a title=\"This external link will open in a new window\" href=\"https:\/\/click.icptrack.com\/icp\/relay.php?r=103003529&amp;msgid=1194070&amp;act=OBTO&amp;c=373633&amp;destination=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fcoronavirus%2F2019-ncov%2Fprevent-getting-sick%2Fcloth-face-cover.html&amp;cf=150167&amp;v=d84d58fafd32321a923da3f104f813eb81917da30e3db07b02eb6dc4c4a71d59\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">spread by asymptomatic and pre-symptomatic individuals interacting in close proximity<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The Executive Order requires;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Any person in a public place in Connecticut who is unable to or does not maintain a safe social distance of approximately six feet from every other person shall cover their mouth and nose with a mask or cloth face-covering.<\/li>\n<li>Individuals shall use a mask or cloth face covering when using the services of any taxi, car, livery, ride-sharing or similar service or means of mass public transit, or while within any semi-enclosed transit stop or waiting area.<\/li>\n<li>The commissioner of the Department of Economic and Community Development will be required to update the previously issued Safe Workplace rules and Safe Store rules.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nothing in this order shall require the use of a mask or cloth face covering by anyone for whom doing so would be contrary to his or her health or safety because of a medical condition<\/strong>, anyone under the age of 2 years, or by an older child if the parent, guardian or person responsible for the child is unable to place the mask safely on the child\u2019s face. If a person declines to wear a mask or face covering because of a medical condition as described above, such person shall not be required to produce medical documentation verifying the stated condition.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The CDC has published a\u00a0<a title=\"This external link will open in a new window\" href=\"https:\/\/click.icptrack.com\/icp\/relay.php?r=103003529&amp;msgid=1194070&amp;act=OBTO&amp;c=373633&amp;destination=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fcoronavirus%2F2019-ncov%2Fprevent-getting-sick%2Fdiy-cloth-face-coverings.html&amp;cf=150167&amp;v=b1b47016c7f6dcc324a298fcf6a820fa0912e09ecb8c729a22bf47cecf86a59f\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">guide<\/a>\u00a0on how to effectively use face covering and an\u00a0<a title=\"This external link will open in a new window\" href=\"https:\/\/click.icptrack.com\/icp\/relay.php?r=103003529&amp;msgid=1194070&amp;act=OBTO&amp;c=373633&amp;destination=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DtPx1yqvJgf4&amp;cf=150167&amp;v=5145919fb2e0e90219a3da2e2bf763c67cab3a4e21435353306ed6fac7e62720\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">instructional video<\/a>\u00a0on how to make a cloth face covering.<\/p>\n<p>The state continues to maintain a\u00a0<a title=\"This external link will open in a new window\" href=\"https:\/\/click.icptrack.com\/icp\/relay.php?r=103003529&amp;msgid=1194070&amp;act=OBTO&amp;c=373633&amp;destination=https%3A%2F%2Fportal.ct.gov%2Fcoronavirus&amp;cf=150167&amp;v=a91f2339b2042b6ffec37bf59d8ed8e2cc92311deadadc75aa7eb3bf4071422f\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">web portal<\/a>\u00a0with the most up-to-date information and statistics on COVID-19, as well as a\u00a0<a title=\"This external link will open in a new window\" href=\"https:\/\/click.icptrack.com\/icp\/relay.php?r=103003529&amp;msgid=1194070&amp;act=OBTO&amp;c=373633&amp;destination=https%3A%2F%2Fportal.ct.gov%2F-%2Fmedia%2FCoronavirus%2FCOVID-19-FAQs.pdf%3Fla%3Den&amp;cf=150167&amp;v=7c047c6a50dcd041ee71d48109b3e5de66fbe094852795a7b9d1240da2d8d916\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Frequently Asked Questions document<\/a>\u00a0that is updated regularly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div>\n<table border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"null\">\n<table border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" align=\"center\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"fusionResponsiveImage\" src=\"https:\/\/staticapp.icpsc.com\/icp\/resources\/mogile\/373633\/818eaab1cb54d7518efe2f2c58be5463.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"568\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<table cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div>\n<p>Sincerely,<\/p>\n<p>Carol Hall &#8211; State Representative &#8211; 59th\u00a0Assembly District<\/p>\n<p><em>As always, if you have questions or concerns regarding state government, please contact me at\u00a0<\/em><a><em>Carol.Hall@housegop.ct.gov<\/em><\/a><em>. You can also follow my legislative activity on my website at\u00a0<\/em><a title=\"This external link will open in a new window\" href=\"https:\/\/click.icptrack.com\/icp\/relay.php?r=103003529&amp;msgid=1194070&amp;act=OBTO&amp;c=373633&amp;destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.rephall.com%2F&amp;cf=150167&amp;v=b932d8d1f5531e6151cecd54b803f444ad4a01e03a1e37ec4b26a391baa7f55e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>www.RepHall.com<\/em><\/a><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/th>\n<th class=\"fusionResponsiveColumn\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"css-fisw11\" src=\"https:\/\/ui.icontact.com\/assets\/1px.png\" width=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">\n<table class=\"fusionResponsiveContent\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" align=\"center\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<table class=\"fusionResponsiveContent\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"fusionResponsiveColumn\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"css-fisw11\" src=\"https:\/\/ui.icontact.com\/assets\/1px.png\" width=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/><\/th>\n<th class=\"fusionResponsiveColumn\" valign=\"top\">\n<table border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<table border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" align=\"center\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div>\n<p><strong>Contact Rep. Carol Hall<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-spacing-none\">860-240-8700 | 800-842-1423<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-spacing-none\"><a title=\"This external link will open in a new window\" href=\"https:\/\/click.icptrack.com\/icp\/relay.php?r=103003529&amp;msgid=1194070&amp;act=OBTO&amp;c=373633&amp;destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.RepHall.com%2F&amp;cf=150167&amp;v=7c652ec395e02a2038c7853841bcc8396c404a24586cd5195f49259bfb5eb439\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.RepHall.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-spacing-none\"><a>Carol.Hall@housegop.ct.gov<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Friends and Neighbors, As part of the effort to slow  [&#8230;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_price":"","_stock":"","_tribe_ticket_header":"","_tribe_default_ticket_provider":"","_tribe_ticket_capacity":"","_ticket_start_date":"","_ticket_end_date":"","_tribe_ticket_show_description":"","_tribe_ticket_show_not_going":false,"_tribe_ticket_use_global_stock":"","_tribe_ticket_global_stock_level":"","_global_stock_mode":"","_global_stock_cap":"","_tribe_rsvp_for_event":"","_tribe_ticket_going_count":"","_tribe_ticket_not_going_count":"","_tribe_tickets_list":"[]","_tribe_ticket_has_attendee_info_fields":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6045","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-press-releases"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.eastwindsorchamber.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6045","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.eastwindsorchamber.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.eastwindsorchamber.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.eastwindsorchamber.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.eastwindsorchamber.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6045"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.eastwindsorchamber.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6045\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6046,"href":"https:\/\/www.eastwindsorchamber.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6045\/revisions\/6046"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.eastwindsorchamber.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6045"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.eastwindsorchamber.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6045"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.eastwindsorchamber.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6045"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}