Dear Governor Lamont,

COVID numbers rising rapidly in Connecticut,  and we face yet another crisis of capacity and staffing and, most importantly, the risk of needless, preventable suffering. 

We call on you to provide a strong, clear message, telling Connecticut residents what we must do to save lives, including:

1. Institute a mask mandate in all indoor venues
   Require restaurants to confirm proof of vaccination from customers and take all necessary steps to minimize disease spread by opening windows and doors and continuing outdoor dining as the weather allows
2. Encourage all eligible residents to be fully vaccinated, including a third shot with an mRNA vaccine for all those eligible, and imposing mandates where the law allows
3. Do everything in your power to provide free or low cost rapid COVID testing for all Connecticut residents
4. It’s beyond tragic to see cases skyrocketing again, especially since we have the knowledge and ability to bring the pandemic under control. It just takes the will to prioritize lives over other considerations.

Sincerely,