Here is the link to the new CDC Guidance for Handlers of Service and Therapy Animals https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/animals/service-therapy-animals.html

Also, I know a number of you were able to join the HHS call yesterday about the agreement in Connecticut. Below is a list of articles that appeared in the news yesterday related to this agreement:

  *   Connecticut Hospitals Ordered to Allow Visitors for Patients With Disabilities<https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/09/nyregion/coronavirus-connecticut-hospitals-disabilities.html> (The New York Times, 06/09/2020)
  *   Resolution of Federal Complaint Filed by CPR and Partners Makes Clear Hospital Visitor Policies Nationwide Must Accommodate Patients with Disabilities During COVID-19 Pandemic <https://www.centerforpublicrep.org/news/resolution-of-federal-complaint-filed-by-cpr-and-partners-makes-clear-hospital-visitor-policies-nationwide-must-accommodate-patients-with-disabilities-during-covid-19-pandemic/>  (Center for Public Representation, 06/09/2020)
  *   Hospitals ordered to allow support for disabled patients<https://apnews.com/9f93f9a3adcef9df1f77d138a0dc4963> (The Associated Press, 06/09/2020)
  *   Hospitals Ordered to Allow Support for Disabled Patients<https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/connecticut/articles/2020-06-07/reopening-guidelines-released-for-connecticut-businesses> (US News and World Report, 06/09/2020)
  *   HHS Drops Civil Rights Complaint Against Connecticut<https://www.modernhealthcare.com/patient-care/hhs-drops-civil-rights-complaint-against-connecticut> (Modern Healthcare [Subscription], 06/09/2020)
  *   HHS resolves complaint over COVID-19 no-visitor policy for patients with disabilities<https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/hhs-resolves-complaint-over-covid-19-no-visitor-policy-for-patients-with-di/579465/> (Healthcare Dive, 06/09/2020)
  *   Disabled Allowed Support Visitors in Connecticut Hospitals<https://news.bloomberglaw.com/pharma-and-life-sciences/disabled-allowed-support-visitors-in-connecticut-hospitals> (Bloomberg Law, 06/09/2020)
  *   State issues order allowing people with disabilities companions in hospital settings, settling civil rights complaint<http://www.courant.com/coronavirus/hc-news-coronavirus-state-complaint-hospital-access-20200609-gqlytpv7djcszabwec75l3ldmq-story.html> (Hartford Courant, 06/09/2020)
  *   Disability Rights Complaint Resolution Announced In CT<https://patch.com/connecticut/across-ct/ct-mandates-disabled-have-access-support-persons> (Patch, 06/10/2020)
  *   HHS: Hospital restrictions mean 'too many dying alone' during coronavirus<https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/department-of-health-and-human-services-hospital-visitor-restrictions-mean-too-many-dying-alone-during-coronavirus-90966> (Catholic News Agency, 06/09/2020)
  *   Hospitals ordered to allow support for disabled patients <https://www.myrecordjournal.com/News/State/Hospitals-ordered-to-allow-support-for-disabled-patients.html>  (Meridian Record [CT], 06/09/2020)
  *   Hospitals Told To Allow Visitors For Individuals With Disabilities<https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2020/06/10/hospitals-told-allow-visitors-disabilities/28451/>  (Disability Scoop, 06/09/2020)

Thank you.