[Hac-announce] The latest CT Mask Guidelines

[Carol Siddall]

*In advance of today's in-person meeting, here's the latest executive 
order on mask use in CT.*

*Stay safe, everyone!*

*-carol
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*New Rules For Mask Use In CT Revealed: What You Need To Know *

*Executive order 7nnn effective 8/14/2020*

*The state of Connecticut has released several new rules concerning when 
and where masks should be worn. Here are the new details.*

By Brian McCready, Patch Staff 
<https://patch.com/users/brian-mccready76eece6e3cf0a6da1dd2fd7c7ba988eeae6aa339a7ae7f79ba462659bbdaa797>

Aug 15, 2020 7:28 am ET | Updated Aug 15, 2020 7:43 am ET

The state of Connecticut has adopted several changes to its mask mandate 
as the new order went into effect Friday and will last for six months. 
(Shutterstock)

CONNECTICUT — The state of Connecticut has adopted several changes to 
its mask mandate as the new order went into effect Friday and will last 
for six months.

The new executive order states: "Effective immediately, any person in a 
public place in Connecticut, whether indoors or outdoors, who 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.

"In addition, individuals shall use a mask or cloth face covering when 
using the services of any taxi, car, livery, ride-sharing or similar 
service, or any means of mass public transit, or while within any 
semi-enclosed transit stop or waiting area.

"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, a child in a child care 
setting, or anyone under the age of 2 years.

"Any person who declines to wear a mask or face covering because of a 
medical condition shall be exempt from this order and any requirement to 
wear masks in Sector Rules or other rules issued by the Commissioner of 
the Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD), but only if 
such person provides written documentation that the person is qualified 
for the exemption from a licensed medical provider, the Department of 
Developmental Services or other state agency that provides or supports 
services for people with emotional, intellectual or physical 
disabilities, or a person authorized by any such agency.

"Such documentation need not name or describe the condition that 
qualifies the person for the exemption .... This order shall take effect 
immediately and remain in effect for six months."

Earlier this week Gov. Ned Lamont said the mask exemption has been 
abused by people who don't really have a medical condition that would 
make mask use unhealthy.

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