{"id":6245,"date":"2020-05-28T09:02:03","date_gmt":"2020-05-28T13:02:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.eastwindsorchamber.com\/site\/?p=6245"},"modified":"2020-05-28T09:02:03","modified_gmt":"2020-05-28T13:02:03","slug":"senator-anwar-update-5-27-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.eastwindsorchamber.com\/site\/senator-anwar-update-5-27-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Senator Anwar Update 5\/27\/2020"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n
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As of today, Wednesday, May 27, a total of 41,288 positive cases of COVID-19 have been reported among Connecticut residents, another 341 new cases since yesterday. Connecticut\u2019s death toll from COVID-19 now stands at 3,803 lives lost, another 34 deaths since yesterday. 684 state residents remain hospitalized, which is 10 fewer than yesterday. Overall, 229,769 state residents have been tested for COVID-19, including 5,215 new tests yesterday.<\/p>\n

For a town-by-town breakdown and other COVID-19 statistics, please visit:\u00a0https:\/\/portal.ct.gov\/Coronavirus<\/a>
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\nDepartment of Labor To Create Disaster Relief Jobs, Employment, Training Services<\/strong>
\nThe Connecticut Department of Labor has received a federal grant worth $2.33 million to create temporary disaster relief jobs, employment training services and other forms of support for dislocated workers in Connecticut. This funding, distributed from the Disaster Recovery National Health Emergency Dislocated Worker Grant, was awarded to assist the state\u2019s recovery from COVID-19. The grant will be used to address critical needs including the unprecedented increase in unemployment, the strains of COVID-19 on public health infrastructure, and increased demand for workers in disaster relief and humanitarian jobs. The relief work will likely represent cleaning, sanitizing and disinfecting public facilities; delivering medicine, food or other supplies to quarantined individuals; and health care support to assist the sick and vulnerable. Additionally, the Department of Labor will partner with five regional workforce development boards to implement these programs.<\/p>\n

Foodshare Extending Rentschler Field Distribution through end of June<\/strong>
\nFoodshare has announced that it is extending its distribution operation at Rentschler Field in East Hartford through the end of June to continue to help those in need of food through the duration of the coronavirus pandemic. On average, Foodshare says it provides food to approximately 1500 households per day. The Rentschler Field distribution center operates weekdays from 8:30 a.m. through noon. People are asked to use the Silver Lane entrance to the stadium for pickup and gates will close each day at noon.<\/p>\n

CT Launches 13-week Extension for Expired Jobless Benefits<\/strong>
\nConnecticut residents can apply for an extension of unemployment compensation under the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act. The CARES Act authorized a new Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC) program that tacked an extra 13 weeks of benefits for those who were already receiving benefits prior to the mass layoffs as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.<\/p>\n

Under normal U.S. Department of Labor rules, unemployment benefits are capped at 26 weeks. PEUC allows for that window to be extended to 39 weeks. Qualifying individuals can apply for extended compensation at\u00a0www.filectui.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Flags To Be Flown At Half-Staff For State Trooper First Class Baron Jr.<\/strong>
\nU.S. and state flags in the state will be flown at half-staff as a mark of respect for Connecticut State Police Trooper First Class Eugene Kenneth Baron, Jr., who passed away Monday, May 25 after a courageous battle with cancer. Trooper First Class Baron Jr. developed that cancer as a result of his response and service in the aftermath of the September 11 attacks in New York City; his passing is classified as a line-of-duty death. Flags will remain lowered until sunset on the day of interment, currently scheduled for Saturday, May 30.<\/p>\n

Testing Data By Town Added To Daily Coronavirus Updates<\/strong>
\nThe State Department of Public Health is now providing testing information on the COVID-19 pandemic sorted by town, the latest data added to its public information about the response to the viral pandemic. Daily updates on COVID-19 cases for all 169 Connecticut towns are now available by date reported, as well as total tests and cases by date collected and reported. All of this information is now available at ct.gov\/coronavirus and data.ct.gov\/coronavirus.<\/p>\n

FEMA allows Connecticut to extend services for non-congregate housing<\/strong>
\nThe Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA, has approved the Lamont administration\u2019s request to extend its non-congregate housing programs through July 2. These programs provide housing to vulnerable individuals who have tested positive for COVID-19 or been in contact with COVID-19 positive individuals, also providing the state and towns with 75 percent reimbursements for all eligible costs associated with providing housing. Those at high risk of exposure in public service, individuals in at-risk facilities, first responders and health care workers who have been exposed and can\u2019t return home, homeless individuals, and individuals in domestic violence shelters can all access this housing. Connecticut\u2019s implementation of this program has been considered a best practice by the National Low-Income Housing Coalition.<\/p>\n

Tax Reminders And Assistance<\/strong>
\nWith many delays and adjustments made to tax schedules this year, please take time to utilize these taxpayer assistance resources during the COVID-19 pandemic. These options all will assist individuals who have not yet filed or who have other questions.<\/p>\n

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