Saud Anwar

State Senator

Saud Anwar

Deputy President Pro Tempore

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February 26, 2020

Senator Anwar Releases Statement Following Governor’s Press Conference Regarding Coronavirus

Today, State Senator Saud Anwar (D-South Windsor) issued the following statement following a press conference held by Governor Ned Lamont and Connecticut health professionals concerning the coronavirus. Though there are not yet any reports of individuals in Connecticut carrying the virus, health officials said the public must take precautions and remain vigilant, recommending they follow advice from the Centers for Disease Control.

“I had an opportunity to learn about the state’s preparedness and feel comfortable knowing professionals are uniting in an organized fashion to address the risk of coronavirus coming to our state and the risk of its spread,” said Sen. Anwar.

CDC recommendations for the coronavirus can be found on their website.