{"id":6185,"date":"2020-05-14T10:45:57","date_gmt":"2020-05-14T14:45:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.eastwindsorchamber.com\/site\/?p=6185"},"modified":"2020-05-14T10:45:57","modified_gmt":"2020-05-14T14:45:57","slug":"senator-anwar-update-5-13-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.eastwindsorchamber.com\/site\/senator-anwar-update-5-13-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Senator Anwar Update 5\/13\/2020"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n
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As of today, Wednesday, May 13, 34,855 Connecticut residents have tested positive for COVID-19, another 522 positive cases since yesterday. Another 84 state residents also died yesterday, bringing our COVID-19 death toll to 3,125.\u00a0 There are 1,158 state residents still in the hospital fighting COVID-19, though that is 31 fewer than yesterday, which is a good sign. So far, nearly 143,000 state residents have been tested for COVID-19, including 4,519 new tests administered yesterday.<\/p>\n

For a town-by-town breakdown and other COVID-19 statistics, please visit:\u00a0https:\/\/portal.ct.gov\/Coronavirus<\/a><\/p>\n

Reopen Connecticut To Hold Business Roundtable Tomorrow At 10 A.M.<\/strong>
\nMembers of the Reopen Connecticut Advisory Group\u2019s business committee will hold a roundtable discussion tomorrow, Thursday, May 14 at 10 a.m. regarding COVID-19\u2019s impact on the state business community. Participants will include David Lehman, Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner; Connecticut Business and Industry Association President and CEO Joe Brennan; Aventri Executive Chairman Oni Chukwu; Connecticut Restaurant Association Chairman Dan Meiser and Women\u2019s Business Development Council President and CEO Fran Pastore.<\/p>\n

Members of the public with questions for the panel can email them to\u00a0reopen@ct.gov<\/a>; the discussion will be broadcast live by the Connecticut Network, or CT-N, and will be available to watch on cable television and through a livestream on CT-N.com and the channel\u2019s YouTube page.<\/p>\n

Staying Safe At Work When You Return<\/strong>
\nWith some Connecticut businesses reopening as soon as May 20, just a week from now, many people will be returning to the post-COVID workplace. This transition will look much different than going back to work after vacation or an illness; these tips will help you manage working safely and reducing stress.<\/p>\n

Take Care Of Yourself<\/em>
\nAbove all else, managing your own health will help you avoid becoming ill in the workplace. Continue to eat healthily and make sure to get enough sleep. Reducing stress may be difficult, but stress levels can impact health as well. If you have any questions about your workplace policies, feel free to ask; your employer and team leaders can provide plenty of information about new processes. The more informed you are, the better prepared you will be.<\/p>\n

Follow New Work Guidelines<\/em>
\nSocial distancing, face masks, regular disinfecting and daily temperature checks may all be used at your employer, and understandably, that will be much different than people are often used to. While they may seem strange, following guidelines like these will go a long way in protecting you and your colleagues.<\/p>\n

Be Vigilant<\/em>
\nReturning to work will represent the second stage of the COVID-19 pandemic, a stage where restrictions begin to loosen. However, pretending everything is fine could backfire. Remember to stay vigilant, within reason, and keep your defenses up. Remember to wash your hands, clean surfaces, wear masks and avoid shaking hands and close interactions with others when possible.<\/p>\n

Federal Approval of Increased SNAP Assistance<\/strong>
\nNew information has been released about federal approval of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, benefits to Connecticut children eligible for free and reduced-price meals. This new $95.5 million authorization boosts the Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer program in Connecticut by $26.2 million over original totals, set before in-person classes were canceled for the rest of the school year.<\/p>\n

The Pandemic EBT program will bring food benefits to roughly 270,000 children statewide who are not able to receive meals at school, with families in all 181 school districts across Connecticut who are participating in SNAP eligible to participate.<\/p>\n

The Department of Social Services expects to issue $46.3 million in additional food benefits to about 70,00 SNAP-eligible households and another $52.2 million to about 80,800 households not currently enrolled in SNAP. Pandemic EBT SNAP benefits will be deposited in about 70,000 households on or about Sunday, May 24; DSS will mail EBT debit cards to about 80,000 households not currently enrolled in SNAP and will deposit Pandemic EBT SNAP benefits into new accounts at dates to be announced in June.<\/p>\n

These benefits will be used at any location accepting SNAP\/EBT cards including farmers\u2019 markets and direct market farms where authorized. They can also utilize online programs including delivery or curbside pickup when implemented in the overall SNAP program. Families do not need to apply for benefits as children are automatically eligible for a planned one-time benefit of $364.80 per child enrolled.<\/p>\n

Boosting Your Mask\u2019s Protective Benefits<\/strong>
\nWith rules in place for us to wear masks in public to slow the spread of COVID-19, you\u2019re probably looking for ways to make your mask more effective. According to\u00a0National Public Radio<\/a>, here are several ways to strengthen the filtering ability of a face mask:<\/p>\n

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Senator Saud Anwar<\/strong><\/p>\n
Connecticut Senate Democrats<\/span><\/p>\n
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300 Capitol Ave Rm 3700<\/div>\n
Legislative Office Building<\/div>\n

Hartford<\/span>,\u00a0CT<\/span>\u00a006106-1553<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

860-240-0347 or Toll-free 1-800-842-1420
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