Popular Diner, Pizzeria Destroyed In Fire + New Mask Order Signed: CT News - Milford, CT Patch
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Several businesses destroyed in fire
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Heartbreaking news out of Bristol Thursday morning as several businesses were destroyed in a fire. At 1:20 a.m. fire crews responded to 43 Main St., which housed the following businesses: Vivaldi's Pizza, the Crystal Diner, Main Street Laundromat, Marty's Package Store and the Dance Experience, according to WTNH News 8. At least five businesses were destroyed, WFSB 3 TV reported.
Krishna Naha, who owns the Crystal Diner, told NBC CT that "I don't know how I'm going to be back up again. I don't know how I'm going to be reopen again." Naha did tell WFSB 3 TV he does plan to rebuild.
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Bristol Deputy Fire Chief Bob Poggio told Fox 61 that the intensity of the fire caused the roof to cave in, and the blaze quickly spread. None of the businesses were open at the time of the fire, and no injuries were reported.
More than 25 firefighters from several towns battled the blaze, WTNH News 8 reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Statement From Public Health Commissioner Manisha Juthani, MD, Regarding Commissioner's Order On Universal Masking Requirements
(On Wednesday) "I signed a Commissioner's Order which amends a current order in place regarding the universal masking requirement for schools, health care facilities, childcare facilities, correction facilities and indoor transportation hubs.
"We have come extremely far thanks to the people of Connecticut who have gotten vaccinated and boosted, have worn masks, and who have been tested when experiencing symptoms. And while we may have to get used to ramping up our mitigation strategies for any future variants and likely on a seasonal basis, this order reinforces the fact that Connecticut continues to trend in the right direction in terms of COVID-19 case and hospitalization rates."
Here is every word of the Commissioner's order
Conditions and Environments Requiring Universal Masking for the Prevention of COVID-19 on and after February 28, 2022 Introduction
Special Act No 22-1 extended section 1 of Executive Order No. 13A until June 30,2022. Section 1 of said order directs the Commissioner of the Department of Public Health to issue a rule setting forth a comprehensive list of facilities, venues, and other locations where masks and cloth face coverings are required, including for people who are vaccinated, and will amend said rule as the Commissioner determines is warranted by public health conditions. Based upon the public health conditions in the State at this time, the use of an appropriate face-covering mask is required as set forth below.
An appropriate face-covering mask is one that includes multiple layers of tightly woven or melt-blown material, is worn directly on the face, completely covers the nose and mouth, and fits closely without significant gaps between the mask and face.
Nothing herein alters any obligations under federal or state law that establishes requirements for the use of masks or other personal protective equipment in such settings.
Subject to the exemption provided in Executive Order No. 13A, all individuals, regardless of vaccination status, shall wear a face-covering mask:
1. Inside PreK-12 public or non-public (e.g., "private", "independent", " boarding", etc.) school buildings, excluding residential dormitories, if a local or regional board of education or similar body governing a nonpublic school or schools requires the use of appropriate face-covering masks;
2. In any areas accessible by patients or clients* inside a licensed healthcare facility, or other healthcare setting, including, but not limited to:
- a. hospitals, outpatient clinics, nursing homes (in compliance with, and as required by, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services), assisted living services agencies and other institutions as defined in Conn. Gen. Statutes Section 19a-490;
- b. outpatient healthcare settings, including doctors' offices, urgent care centers, dental offices, physical/occupational therapy offices, chiropractic offices, medical spas and blood-collection facilities;
- c. clinical laboratories as defined in Conn. Gen. Statutes Section 19a-30; and d. congregate living settings, including residential care homes and group homes, when healthcare or supportive services are being provided;
3. Inside homeless shelters or other shelters, such as temporary shelter operations.
*Patients or clients in these settings can remove masks when they are alone in an examining room, when in rooms by themselves or socially distanced from others, when the procedures or services being provided require the removal of such mask, or when the patient/client is unable to tolerate masking due to clinical status.
Ordered this 23rd day of February 2022
Manisha Juthani, MD Commissioner
Updates on CT's major roadways:
THOMPSON - Road Work on I-395 Northbound between Exits 50 and 53 (3.5 miles) in effect today until 3:17 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Thursday, February 24 at 7:17 am.
MERIDEN - Road Work on I-691 Westbound vicinity of Exit 8 (1.1 miles) in effect today until 3:00 pm. The left lane is closed. Reported Thursday, February 24 at 9:32 am.
NEW BRITAIN - Road Work on I-84 Westbound between Exits 35 and 32 (4.3 miles) in effect today until 3:56 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Thursday, February 24 at 8:57 am.
SOUTHBURY - Road Work on I-84 Eastbound between Exits 16 and 17 (4.9 miles) in effect today until 3:11 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Thursday, February 24 at 9:11 am.
E. HARTFORD - Road Work on I-84 Eastbound between Exits 59 and 63 (5.2 miles) in effect today until 3:30 pm. The 2 right lanes are closed. Reported Thursday, February 24 at 9:30 am.
CROMWELL - Road Work on I-91 Northbound between Exits 21 and 33 (13.8 miles) in effect today until 3:09 pm. The left lane is closed. Reported Thursday, February 24 at 9:09 am.
N. STONINGTON - Road Work on I-95 Southbound between Exits 93 and 92 in effect today until 4:00 pm. The left lane is closed. Reported Thursday, February 24 at 9:07 am.
STRATFORD - Delays. I-95 Northbound is congested between Exits 33 and 34 (1.6 miles). Reported Thursday, February 24 at 9:45 am.
COLCHESTER - Road Work on RT11 Northbound vicinity of Exit 6 (1.0 miles) in effect today until 3:15 pm. The left lane is closed. Reported Thursday, February 24 at 9:15 am.
ORANGE - Road Work on RT15 Northbound between Exits 55B and 59 (5.4 miles) in effect today until 4:00 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Thursday, February 24 at 9:02 am.
NEW HAVEN - Road Work on RT15 Southbound between Exits 59 and 58 (3.7 miles) in effect today until 4:00 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Thursday, February 24 at 9:34 am.
GLASTONBURY - Road Work on RT3 Southbound in effect today until 3:34 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Thursday, February 24 at 9:35 am.
NEW BRITAIN - Road Work on RT72 Westbound between Exits 7 and 6 (0.9 miles) in effect today until 3:55 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Thursday, February 24 at 8:55 am.
WATERBURY - Road Work on RT8 Northbound between Exits 30 and 35 (2.1 miles) in effect today until 3:30 pm. The left lane is closed. Reported Thursday, February 24 at 9:22 am.
LITCHFIELD - Road Work on RT8 Southbound between Exits 41 and 40 (3.7 miles) in effect today until 3:24 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Thursday, February 24 at 9:24 am.
SEYMOUR - Road Work on RT8 Northbound between Exits 21 and 22 (1.0 miles) in effect today until 3:00 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Thursday, February 24 at 9:36 am.
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