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Even as COVID -19 hospitalizations rise, Gov. Lamont takes a patient approach
Vaccine mandates are also not yet on the table for state employees. Lamont says there s time. Plus, dialogue with the state employees unions continues. Author: Tony Terzi Updated: 8:17 PM EDT August 3, 2021
SOUTHINGTON, Conn. Despite the number of COVID hospitalizations rising to 165 statewide - the highest it s been since mid-May - Gov. Ned Lamont said Tuesday he will not yet push for vaccine or masking mandates because he says he does not yet have to.
New York City rolled out what they re calling the Key to NYC Pass program today. Essentially, patrons will need proof of vaccination to enter restaurants and other businesses in gyms in the City. But Gov. Lamont says not here, not yet.
Published August 03. 2021 10:03PM
Associated Press
WATERBURY Gov. Ned Lamont said Tuesday he would welcome a special legislative session to decide how to respond to the latest wave of the pandemic in Connecticut.
Lamont s latest set of executive orders, including one dictating masks in public schools, expire on Sept. 30.
Speaking during a visit to the Juniper Design Group in Southington on Tuesday, Lamont said he s been talking to legislative leaders informally about what should happen next.
“I think the legislature s going to want to come in and I d like to work with them in terms of what we do after Sept. 30 and get their point of view on masks, schools, vaccinations for state employees,” Lamont said. “I don t have to make all these decisions by myself. I ll take some help.”
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