{"id":6116,"date":"2020-05-01T10:22:32","date_gmt":"2020-05-01T14:22:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.eastwindsorchamber.com\/site\/?p=6116"},"modified":"2020-05-01T10:22:32","modified_gmt":"2020-05-01T14:22:32","slug":"update-and-survey-from-rep-davis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.eastwindsorchamber.com\/site\/update-and-survey-from-rep-davis\/","title":{"rendered":"Update and Survey from Rep Davis"},"content":{"rendered":"
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TODAY’S UPDATE (4\/30): Governor Announces May 20th Date for Phase 1 of Reopening the Economy\/ 8th Day in a Row with Net Decline in Hospitalizations\/ Take My Reopening Survey\/ DOL Begins Process for Self-Employed Unemployment Claims\/ Nursing Home & Assisted Living Facility Data Released\/ New Executive Order<\/p>\n

Since yesterday\u2019s update, an additional 933 positive COVID-19 cases have been reported in Connecticut, bringing the statewide total to 27,700, including a total of 46 confirmed cases in East Windsor (+5 since yesterday with now 23 cases at the Fresh River Nursing Home) and 34 confirmed cases in Ellington (+ 2 since yesterday with 6 confirmed and 2 probable cases at the Ivy Assisted Living Facility). The total COVID-19 associated fatalities of residents reported in East Windsor and Ellington did not change (still at 4 residents in each town) according to today’s state data.<\/p>\n

To date, a total of 97,133 tests have been performed in Connecticut (+2,315 since yesterday). This data set includes persons who were tested multiple times or multiple specimens tested from the same person.<\/p>\n

Approximately 1,650 patients are currently hospitalized (net -41 since yesterday). This is the 8th straight day of net declines in hospitalizations statewide. The total statewide number of COVID-19 associated fatalities is now 2,257 (+89 since yesterday). The Governor’s Office notes that the day-to-day changes are preliminary and reflect newly reported cases, deaths, and tests that occurred over the last several days to week.<\/p>\n

Please continue to practice social distancing.<\/p>\n

GOVERNOR ANNOUNCES PHASE 1 OF REOPENING ECONOMY COULD BEGIN ON MAY 20th<\/p>\n

This afternoon, Governor Lamont announced, should COVID-19 numbers continue to decline, certain businesses will begin to be allowed to re-open at a limited capacity on May 20th.<\/p>\n

Here is the list of proposed industries for reopening on May 20th:
\n\u2022 RESTAURANTS (outdoor only – no bar areas)
\n\u2022 REMAINING RETAIL
\n\u2022 OFFICES (continue to work from home where possible)
\n\u2022 PERSONAL SERVICES – HAIR & NAIL ONLY BY APPOINTMENT
\n\u2022 MUSEUMS & ZOOS (outdoor only)
\n\u2022 CAMPING & ADDITIONAL OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
\n\u2022 UNIVERSITY RESEARCH PROGRAMS<\/p>\n

The Governor reiterated that this reopening phase would only begin if certain safety and public health metrics are met. Full details have yet to be released, but I will share the specifics as soon they are available.<\/p>\n

TAKE MY REOPENING THE ECONOMY SURVEY<\/p>\n

As Connecticut begins the process of potentially starting the first phase of reopening our economy on May 20th, I would like to hear your thoughts about the process of reopening our economy.<\/p>\n

Please take my short survey at:\u00a0https:\/\/www.cthousegop.com\/reopen\/<\/a><\/p>\n

DOL BEGINS PROCESS OF PROCESSING SELF-EMPLOYED UNEMPLOYMENT CLAIMS<\/p>\n

Today, the CT Department of Labor announced that they will begin the process of applying for the federal Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) program which will provide unemployment benefits for eligible self-employed applicants. Please see attached the release from CTDOL.<\/p>\n

Although the system is still not fully operational, you can now begin the process by visiting\u00a0www.filectui.com<\/a>\u00a0and following the instructions in the this release from CTDOL:\u00a0https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/y7dekgn3<\/a><\/p>\n

NURSING HOME AND ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY DATA RELEASED<\/p>\n

For updated nursing home data, please visit:\u00a0https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/yawyhqes<\/a><\/p>\n

For the first release of assisted living facility data, please visit:\u00a0https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/yclypjg2<\/a><\/p>\n

GOVERNOR SIGNS EXECUTIVE ORDER No. 7GG<\/p>\n

This new executive order makes a number of changed to the state’s procurement processes to expedite the state’s ability to procure goods and equipment for the emergency response, among other changes.<\/p>\n

Here is a link to the language of the executive order,\u00a0https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/y84edzfo<\/a><\/p>\n

For more information regarding the state’s response to the coronavirus pandemic, please visit\u00a0ct.gov\/coronavirus<\/a>.<\/p>\n

As always, if you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions, please do not hesitate to contact me at christopher.davis@housegop.ct.gov or\u00a0repdavis.com.<\/a><\/p>\n

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