COVID19 News, Links, Updates for Businesses & the Community
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January, 2022 - COVID Test Kits Distribution - Test kits will arrive on January 6, 2022 at noon to High Plains Community Center. DO NOT ARRIVE EARLY. Read More Info HERE
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Regional Travel Advisory
There is a regional travel advisory within Connecticut put into effect on Wednesday, June 24, 2020. Anyone traveling into Connecticut, New York, or New Jersey from a state that has a new daily positive test rate higher than 10 per 100,000 residents or a state with a 10% or higher positivity rate over a 7-day rolling average are directed to self-quarantine for a 14-day period from the time of last contact within the identified state. The data is updated frequently - GOVERNOR LAMONT'S EXECUTIVE ORDER 7III and STATES THAT MEET THE CRITERIA
OEDC Webinar: COVID19, As the Economy Reopens
An informational session held on June 3, 2020 with Town of Orange officials and the business community regarding the pandemic. View it here: WEBINAR
Industry Rules & Self Certification
LATEST GUIDANCE ON PHASES & WHAT IS OPEN
SECTOR RULES FOR REOPENING
SELF CERTIFY YOUR BUSINESS
Restaurants – Outdoor Dining
Town of Orange Application for Outdoor Dining – Apply on the Town’s VIEWPOINT SYSTEM
Department Contact Info:
Town Sanitarian: Brian Slogoski – 203-891-4732
Planning & Zoning: Jack Demirjian – 203-891-4746
State of Connecticut Links
PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM APPLICATION
PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM LOAN FORGIVENESS APPLICATION
INFRARED THERMOMETERS APPLICATION
CENTER FOR DISEASE CONTROL & PREVENTION/DEPT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
COVID Cases
CASES IN CONNECTICUT BY TOWN and CASES GLOBALLY
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PPP Loan Forgiveness App, Thermometers, & More |
| Tuesday, May 19, 2020 | |
| New information from the State regarding how to apply for loan forgiveness for PPP loans, how to get your Infrared Thermometer, how to apply for outdoor dining (Town of Orange), guidelines for dental practices, small business reopening guide, & more |
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Reopening 5/20 - Certify Your Business with the State & Outdoor Dining Info |
| Thursday, May 14, 2020 | |
| Information regarding self-certifying your business for the 5/20 opening, outdoor dining and applying for a temporary permit with the Town of Orange, and state's rules for reopening by industry. Also, we'd like to publicize businesses that plan to reopen on our website and social media, please contact us with your reopening plans |
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New Rules from the State - Reopening the Economy on 5/20 |
| Monday, May 11, 2020 | |
| New Rules from the State for the first phase of reopening the economy scheduled for May 20th. Links to rules for industries such as Hair Salons & Barber Shops, Museums & Zoos, Offices, Restaurants and Retail & Malls. |
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New Info from State - Reopening State's Economy, Survey Results, PPP Info & More |
| Thursday, May 7, 2020 | |
| This newsletter contains information regarding Governor Lamont's approach that he is considering for the reopening of the State's economy; results from the April business survey; links to two new surveys; information regarding SkillUp CT; and the Paycheck Protection Program. Information was collected from DECD, SBA and AdvanceCT.. |
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State Refunding Programs (PPP, EIDL & More) |
| Thursday, April 23, 2020 | |
| The State is expected to refund programs such as the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL)--$310B is planned to be added to these programs. |
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New Information from the State - April 20th |
| Monday, April 20, 2020 | |
| Information regarding a new survey, the Paycheck Protection Program (closed but may be refunded), a line of credit for minority & women based businesses, best practices for the food industry, new ruling for face coverings, PPE materials, and a link to Connecticut positive COVID cases by town. |
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| Monday, April 20, 2020 | |
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Infographic of Best Practices for Retail Food Stores & Restaurants (636.64K) |
| Tuesday, April 14, 2020 | |
| An infographic of best practices for retail food stores, restaurants, and food pick-up/delivery services during the COVID19 pandemic provided by the US Food & Drug Administration. Information and graphics regarding: Be Healthy, Be Clean; Clean & Disinfect; Social Distance; Pick-up & Delivery |
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Best Practices for Retail Food Stores and Restaurants (103.37K) |
| Monday, April 13, 2020 | |
| Best Practices for Retail Food Stores, Restaurants, and Food Pick-up/Delivery Services during the COVID19 Pandemic from the US Food & Drug Administration. Included in the article is how to manage employee health, including contracted workers, personal hygiene for employees and managing operations in a foodservice establishment or retail food store |
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Essential Safe Store Rules |
| Wednesday, April 8, 2020 | |
| Protecting Employees and Customers |
