Coronavirus Update: Non-Essential Businesses Closing At 8 P.M. In Connecticut
HARTFORD, Conn. (CBSNewYork) -- Connecticut now has at least 327 confirmed coronavirus cases and eight deaths.
Much like in New York and New Jersey, the governor has ordered all non-essential businesses to close by 8 p.m. Monday.
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Gov. Ned Lamont said non-essential workers should stay safe and stay home.
Businesses have been asked to let employees work from home and not engage in any in-person functions.
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The governor's order excludes workers in essential services, like health care, food service and law enforcement.
