Coronavirus Coverage
The Commercial Record’s coverage of the coronavirus outbreak’s impact on the state’s real estate and finance industries, and the local economy.
EXPLAINER: The Knowns and Unknowns of the Omicron Variant
By The Associated Press | November 29, 2021 | Reprints | Unlock LinkThe World Health Organization says it could still take some time to get a full picture of the threat posed by omicron, a new variant of the coronavirus as scientists worldwide scramble to assess its multiple mutations.
Virus Transmission Up, Renewing Calls for Masks
By The Associated Press | August 16, 2021 | Reprints | Unlock LinkThe U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Sunday that all the counties in Connecticut and Massachusetts are the sites of high or substantial transmission of COVID-19.
Lamont Allows Local Leaders to Mandate Indoor Mask-Wearing
By The Associated Press | August 6, 2021 | Reprints | Unlock LinkGov. Ned Lamont signed an executive order on Thursday that allows municipal leaders to enact mask mandates for both vaccinated and unvaccinated people while inside public places.
Despite Outbreaks, Lamont Doesn’t Foresee COVID Mandates
By The Associated Press | August 5, 2021 | Reprints | Unlock LinkGov. Ned Lamont said Wednesday that he does not foresee the state following the lead of New York City and requiring vaccination declarations for a variety of indoor activities.
State Urges Masks Indoors
By The Associated Press | August 3, 2021 | Reprints | Unlock LinkThe warning came as all but one of the state’s eight counties – Litchfield – were classified by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control as having “substantial transmission” of COVID-19
Report: 34% of CT Small Businesses Struggled to Pay Rent in July
July 30, 2021 | Reprints | Unlock LinkAs the federal eviction moratorium is set to expire, 34 percent of small business owner survey respondents in Connecticut said they couldn’t pay July’s rent in full.
State Sees Drop in Tenants at Risk of Eviction
July 30, 2021 | Reprints | Unlock LinkAs nonprofits, landlord and tenants fiercely advocate for an extension or solution, the federal eviction moratorium is set to expire this weekend.
Biden to Allow Eviction Moratorium to Expire Saturday
By The Associated Press | July 29, 2021 | Reprints | Unlock LinkThe Biden administration announced Thursday it will allow a nationwide ban on evictions to expire Saturday.
Report: New COVID Travel Restrictions ‘a Real Possibility’
July 26, 2021 | Reprints | Unlock LinkThe state could bring back some travel restrictions to help curtail the spread of the highly contagious Delta variant of the coronavirus, Gov. Ned Lamont said.
Pfizer to Seek OK for 3rd Vaccine Dose
By The Associated Press | July 9, 2021 | Reprints | Unlock LinkPfizer is about to seek U.S. authorization for a third dose of its COVID-19 vaccine, saying Thursday that another shot within 12 months could dramatically boost immunity and maybe help ward off the latest worrisome coronavirus mutant.
