North Haven Citizen June 19, 2020

Volume 15, Number 13

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34TH DISTRICT STATE SENATE

REOPENING CONNECTICUT’S ECONOMY

Phase 2 arrives before Father’s Day

By Bailey Wright Record-Journal staff

On Wednesday, June 17 the second phase of “reopening” Connecticut began with movie theaters, bowling alleys, amusement parks and other businesses able to open again.

Candidates talk health care, economy, police reform

By Lauren Takores Record-Journal staff

Todd Turcotte, owner of Highland Bowl in Cheshire, talks Monday about the new touchless automatic scoring system and software installed as part of renovations at the 1211 Highland Ave. business.

Scoring tables also have been removed. Photos by Dave Zajac, Record-Journal

WALLINGFORD — Two candidates running for the state Senate seat to be vacated by Len Fasano spoke Monday about where they stand on issues facing voters in the 34th District.

Fasano, the North Haven Republican who leads his party's Senate caucus, announced in April he would not be seeking a 10th term.

The district includes East Haven, North Haven, Durham and Wallingford.

Most businesses closed in midMarch under a mandate from the governor’s office intended to limit the spread of the coronavirus.

Starting Wednesday, museums, social clubs, libraries, sports complexes, gyms, pools and hotels could also reopen. Restaurants could also begin offering indoor dining.

The second phase was originally scheduled to start June 20, but was moved up because of Father’s Day weekend.

Turcotte cleans up the area around his brand new arcade as part of renovations at the bowling alley. Highland Bowl reopened Wednesday.

See Phase 2, A12 The arcade will open at a later date.

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The race is currently between Republican Paul Cicarella Jr., vice Cicarella chairman of the North Haven Republican Town Committee and a member of the town’s Zoning Board of Appeals, and Democrat April Capone, a former East Haven mayor and a former See Senate, A2

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Capone, 45, said she believes legislators are “the chief advocate” for their constituents and must vote in ways that ensure the resources taxpayers send to Hartford benefit their district. They also must help individuals “cut through the red tape” when dealing with state agencies.

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“This is a working-class district,” she said. “I think the issues of pay equity, pay fairness, fair taxation resonate Candidate platforms with the people of this district. We’ve got hard-working Cicarella, 36, said his platmiddle class people in this form is based on “common “I have done all of those jobs district who certainly pay sense solutions,” a philosoin one form or another,” she their fair share into the state. phy he applies to creating said, citing her past local Can we really say that about jobs, growing the economy and state government expe- Connecticut’s most fortuand making living in Connate residents?” necticut affordable for work- rience and her current job ing and middle class families. at Yale New Haven Hospital’s Center for Living Organ Q&A: How do you feel about how Gov. Ned Lam“Too many people are leavDonors. ont has rolled out his busiing the state at an alarming “Experiencing COVID as ness reopening plan? rate,” he said, “especially part of the heath care team young professionals. We Cicarella: “Listening to some — I’m not a clinician, but have to definitely create experiencing it as part of the people in the district and good-paying jobs to keep different professions, (I people here in Connecticut.” team at Yale New Haven, I heard) a lot of different am very concerned about As a small business owner — the state of health care,” she opinions … I think that safety is first and foremost, and he owns three investigative said. “I think we have the health of everybody, not and security companies — learned the hard way that he’s an advocate for affordhaving your health care tied only the employees but the people who will be entering able, though not universal, to your job is probably not the establishments. But I health care for all. the best option for many people.”

“Health care is a huge exSee Senate, A11 pense,” he said, and the cost of insuring a family can be oppressively burdensome if people don’t receive health care benefits through an employer.

“How we would go about doing that, I’d have to really analyze data that I have not had access to yet and come up with a common-sense solution,” he said.

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Capone said that she and her husband are small business owners, so she would advocate for getting small business back on track and keep people employed.

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“Right now is the time to listen to what they have to say,” he said, “and from my time speaking with everybody, that’s definitely a concern; making it affordable to stay within the district and the state.”

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She said that she’s in favor of “affordable, reliable coverage” for everyone, but stops short of Medicare for All.

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Both candidates secured ballot access through party nomination, and both have qualified for funding from the state Citizens’ Election Program after raising the minimum of $16,000 from at least 300 individuals.

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In Brief Camp canceled From Town Hall: “We would like to inform our residents that the Town of North Haven Park and Recreation Summer Day Camp is canceled for this summer. This decision was made due to the risks associated with COVID-19.

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Library The North Haven Memorial Library is located at 17 Elm St. Visit northhavenlibrary.net or call 203-239-5803.

No-contact pick-up: The library will start a contactless pick-up and return service on Monday, June 22.

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District, has developed a mulFor additional details or to ti-phased reopening plan. schedule a pickup/return apThe first phase of the plan al- pointment, visit the lilows North Haven residents brary website. to schedule no-contact pickWhile the library and book up and item return appointdrops remain closed to the ments. This method ensures public during this phase, staff social distancing requireare available to meet your liments are met, and that re-

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processes. We continued to review and monitor the guidelines set forth by the CDC as well as the local, Editor : state and federal governments. In addition, we To North Haven Fair vendors, volunteers, exhibitors are working with the Association of Connecticut and fairgoers; Fairs and leaders of othWe hope this finds you er fairs and events in Conhealthy and safe. These are necticut and beyond. very challenging and unprecedented times that we After much thought and consideration, it is with are currently living in. We have been confronted with deep regret to announce that the Board of an unforeseen pandemic Directors has voted unanithat has impacted all of mously to postpone the our lives.

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Locals in College Bethel University, McKenzie, Tenn., awarded Nicholas Proto with a bachelor’s degree in science.

Bloomsbury University, named Rachel Purcell to its dean’s list for the spring semester.

Connecticut College, New London, named Gjina Ahmetaj, Macey DiCarlo, Noah Garrison and Molly McGovern to its dean’s high honors list for the spring semester.

Endicott College, Beverly, Mass., named Austin DeFilippo to its dean’s list for the spring semester.

Fairfield University, Fairfield, named the following students to its dean’s list for the spring semester: Gabrielle R. Anastasio, Jessica M. Attruia, Stefan Borsoi, Ryan T. Brennan, Vanessa M. Girgenti, Trevor M. MacDonnell, Danielle M. Pittala, Taylor A. Rosello, Edward D. Wenzel.

Lasell University, Newton, Mass., named the Amanda Brock, Nicholas Defaranos and Angela Sanzari to its dean’s list for the spring semester.

Ohio Dominican University, Columbus, Ohio, awarded Patricia Sheridan a master’s degree in English.

Ohio University, Athens, Ohio, named Brooke Balzano to its dean’s list for the spring semester.

Ohio University, Athens, Ohio, awarded Brook Balzano a bachelor’s degree in journalism.

Saint Mary’s University, Winona, Minn., named Albert Rogers to its dean’s list for the spring semester.

University of Scranton, Scranton, Pa., awarded Charles Nugent a bachelor’s degree in political sciences with honors.

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Mobile store proves to be popular with customers

By Jessica Simms Special to the Record-Journal

SOUTHINGTON — Imagine a 30-foot box truck transformed into a mobile tuxedo store.

John Dominello, owner of Modern Formals, came up with the idea three years ago.

“It’s all about convenience and service,” Dominello said. “Like any good business, you have to adapt and evolve with the times.”

Along with the help of others, including his son Giancarlo, Dominello retrofitted the 30-foot box truck into a store.

Hardwood floors and granite countertops were added along with a changing room, refrigerator, mannequins, displays and a stitch machine used to complete

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The truck has proved popular with wedding parties.

Customers enjoy these types of services because it eliminates having to physically go to the shop but still allows them to touch and view the products in person, accord-

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ing to Kevin McEvoy, a University of Connecticut marketing professor.

Meriden and Southington — Chrissi Klingberg, Jenn Wasik and Anselmo Hernandez — take turns helping out with the mobile shop.

“The good news is, they don’t have to go to the store and they don’t have any barriers that are created by online shopping,” McEvoy said.

“Even in normal times, it’ll be nice to say that you don’t have to go anywhere and they can bring the stuff to you.”

“It’s a longtime family business that has done a lot and they’ve expanded,” said Joseph Feest, Meriden’s economic development director.

“Started here in Meriden and then expanded and people are looking at different ways they can take their businesses into mobile.”

Along with creating a mobile store, Modern Formals has also expanded the shop so it’ll impact more locations in Connecticut. This includes North Haven, Middletown and Southington.

Dominello’s father founded Modern Formals in 1950.

John Dominello, owner of Modern Formals in Southington, closes up his mobile showroom which customers can opt for instead of visiting one of the store’s four locations.

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think it needs to be the choice of both the people, and more importantly the business owners so they’re able to support their families and be able to open their doors so their employees can go to work and feed their families. With that in mind, I think the health risk needs to be mitigated in whatever way necessary.”

equipment was utilized and there were common sense plans put in place by the business to prevent that from happening … That was a terrible, terrible thing, but as we know the virus does attack people with compromised immune systems and unfortunately some of our elderly are at a higher risk.”

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because I don’t think that that serves us on the streets of our communities. I believe in the community policing model that has been successful.”

Capone: “That’s more a right-now situation than a long-term one, but I just don’t think anybody should have to risk their health to go out to vote. We have systems already in place that can help people vote safely and legally … It is our legal right to vote and I’ve spent most of my adult life doing everything I can to encourage as many people as possible to vote in every election.

I know that the polling places are staffed by mostly elderly folks who come in for the day and work. I’m really concerned about that.”

Cicarella: “People who have a legitimate health concern, from my understanding, are able to vote via an absentee ballot. I think that same practice should be applied to this. If they have a compromised immune system, or a genuine fear of this virus, that they should be able to vote with an absentee ballot, but obtain it the same way that they do now.

If people are able to go to the supermarket, the pharmacy or Target, I think that they should be able to go and vote.”

Q&A: How did your kids do with distance learning and would you have made any changes to that system?

Cicarella: “(I have) a newfound respect for teachers, absolutely. Education is so important and the teachers, they work so hard to shape the future generation, and kudos to them because it is tough. My wife and I thought about possibly getting a tutor to come help out. Distance learning is tough. The teachers did as good as they can. I spoke to other parents with children that were a little bit older and they had a different type of distance learning, which I think was a little bit better because it was more structured … With the little kids, I don’t think there was enough to do to really keep their attention … but from what I understand the teachers did a very good See Senate, A12

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Cicarella: “Coming back to life experience and common sense, my mentality is, even in my business, everything can always be made better, and to do that you need to Q&A: Where do you stand take data or information, anon Black Lives Matter? alyze it and see where we Cicarella: “That was a terrican make things better. ble video to watch, and it From a small business to was awful that that had to policing, we can always be Capone: “I’m very fortunate happen, and it didn’t have to better. More training is defithat I work with people who happen. But you can’t judge nitely a great idea. I think are medical experts and I every police officer for the that there needs to be more think it’s been important to actions of one person … I education for officers on listen to the experts. We are think there is a time, and it’s how to deal with certain all having quarantine fatigue now, to listen and make mental health issues and de(but) so far the numbers proper changes. I do support escalation of certain situashow that the reopening police. I’m retired law entions. As far as defunding, if plan is working because the forcement, I was in the Deanything I think now is more rates of new infections are partment of Correction. Evof a time to give more traingoing down. We will have to ery organization has good ing to officers.” see over time if that continand bad people, and I think ues, and my hope is that if the decisions need to be Q&A: What should be adthat doesn’t continue, that made taking that into condressed in the proposed we would readjust and put sideration. Now is a time for special legislative session? the health of our residents unity.”

Cicarella: “Getting people first … This is the situation back to work and figuring and I think the state put the Capone: “When there are people in your community out how we’re going to get health and safety of residents first, so I’m cautiously who are hurting, one of your out of this situation. We definitely need to come up with roles is to listen and reoptimistic.” a plan to get everybody back spond. It happened in East Q&A: The coronavirus to work. Definitely the health Haven when I was mayor, ripped through our nursing and that was one of the con- concerns are very, very imhomes and long-term care cerns, how do you respond portant. People are worried facilities. Is there anything to the community. I've about a reoccurrence in the that could have been done fall. I think that has to be marched with Black Lives differently to prevent the Matter these past weeks and discussed, but more impordeaths of so many elderly tantly putting the people proud to do so. I think we people? need to have the tough con- back to work and finding a versations in our community safe way for them to do that, Capone: “I lost my aunt earand how we’re going to be … We send police out to do ly on. She was in a nursing way too much … Police offi- able to financially bounce home … Maybe it’s time we cers cannot be expected to back from the costs associatlook at how we care for our be mental health profession- ed with his pandemic.” elderly and disabled in the als, to be social workers, to state. I’m sure nursing Capone: “I think there need be drug counselors. We’re homes could have done to be significant police resending them with lethal things differently, we know forms … The special session force to do these jobs.” that now, but maybe there is should address voting if that also a different way to care Q&A: Where do you stand cannot be done by executive for people ... As mayor, I was on police reform? Do you order, but I really think (it at the nursing homes quite a want to see changes in should address) police acbit. I don’t know one person funding, training, equipcountability and training who’s ever wanted to go into ment? and support. When you look a nursing home. Most peoat what East Haven did unCapone: “I stand with police der the federal consent deple want to stay in their in making sure they are homes. Most people want cree, it was very similar to trained, they are supported, President's Task Force on community-based care.” they are held accountable, 21st Century Policing. The Cicarella: “My wife is a nurse which is very important, actions that they took are and she works in a nursing that they are given the right very, very similar. They home (in North Haven) and, tools for their job and that work. So let’s make sure all knock on wood, there was they are not sent to do a job of Connecticut is held to that no cases, and I think it was a they shouldn’t be doing standard.” great job on their part to … I’ve long called for the demake sure that the PPE Q&A: How do you feel militarization of our police

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“To avoid having Phase 2 of Connecticut’s reopening efforts take effect during a busy Father’s Day weekend, we’re going to move it up a few days earlier to June 17,” Gov. Ned Lamont tweeted on June 5. “Our public health professionals are continuing to monitor test results for possible links to large demonstrations, but as long as COVID hospitalizations and infection rates remain low, we will be in a very good position for a June 17 Phase 2.”

Todd Turcotte, owner of

Highland Bowling in Cheshire, said he planned to open at 11 a.m. on Wednesday. “Our industry has gone out of its way, throughout the country, to make sure that people can feel safe in getting out of the house and doing recreation with their families,” he said.

While closed, the alley underwent some renovations, including a new touchless scoring system that was planned for some time but was accelerated by the pandemic.

When arriving, they can approach the front desk as usual to reserve a lane. Staff will enter the bowlers’ names into the scoring sys-

tem directly.

Customers will be required to wear socks when renting shoes — which Turcotte said will continue to be disinfected after every use — and must have a mask on at all times except when bowling.

Each party will get a set of bowling balls. After use, Turcotte said they will be taken out of rotation to be disinfected. In accordance with the governor’s guidelines, hand sanitizing stations are set up throughout the alley and at each lane.

You can now also pre-pay for lanes online. Touchless systems are in the works for the restrooms and the arcade will open at a later date.

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Turcotte said the scary part is spending thousands to meet regulations and keep everyone safe, while not knowing how much business he will have.

leases aren’t until July. Until then, the theater will continue showing family favorites, old classics and horror — largely based on audience requests.

Bowling alleys, and all indoor recreation facilities, are allowed to open at 50 percent of normal capacity. The same rule applies for indoor dining, as well.

The theater’s parking lot can fit 43 cars, which park every other space. To minimize contact with others, customers have to order and pay for concessions on smartphones. A staff member delivers the food.

At the Picture Show in Berlin, movies will continue outdoors as management prepares indoor showings again. Bria Naylor, marketing manager for Picture Show Entertainment, said they don’t have a reopening date to announce.

In general, any businesses planning to open in phase 2 She said the drive-in setup must follow guidelines from has been popular since the governor’s office regardopening June 5. ing all factors of business, including the use of face “It’s been super exciting and masks and other personal a lot of fun to finally get back protection equipment, thorto playing some movies,” ough cleaning, training of Naylor said. employees on new procedures, capacity tracking, Besides keeping up with maintaining an employee safety guidelines, theaters log, social distancing guests have the added complexity and offering touchless or of getting new movies to contactless services. show.

“There was a total stop to releases … Because Hollywood is taking their time and kind of watching their environment, the economy and what people want to do right now …,” she said.

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5 things to know about gyms reopening

By Kristen Dearborn Special to the Record-Journal

Hurst’s garage style gym has been a haven for those who prefer a more personalized fitness approach. I met with her recently to get an idea of what gyms will look like when they reopen.

Joan Goodman, membership and marketing director of the Meriden, New Britain, and Berlin YMCAs, emailed a statement detailing plans for the Y’s reopening.

1. Sanitization measures “I just completed the selfcertification for the government’s compliance for reopening safely” said Hurst.

Throughout Strongher Fitness, 168 North Plains In-

Jolly From A10

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VIDEO Watch video online at www.myrecordjournal.com/ multimedia. dustrial Road, there are signs detailing the state’s COVID19 prevention efforts, including staying home when ill, frequent hand washing, wearing masks, and keeping at least 6 feet from others.

“We have the big garage door that we open for extra ventilation” said Hurst.

Hurst said each client that enters the gym will receive their own cleaning products. Commonly touched surfaces will be cleaned throughout the day and there will be a deep clean each night.

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These uncertain times reinforce the importance of financial planning. Talk to your financial advisor for guidance on how to build equity in your financial future.

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Fitness will continue offering online training sessions for those who do not feel comfortable heading into the gym just yet.

Goodman said local YMCA members have access to virtual training sessions as well.

“We also have a library of virtual workouts for our members” said Goodman.

4. Starting from scratch Many gym-goers will be restarting their workout routine after months of no structured physical activity.

Hurst said that a lot of people get stuck in the all or Strongher fitness offers small nothing mindset. group, semi-private training.

“One of our favorite phrases “It’s never been more than here is, all or somethree people in here per apthing...just take that one litpointment time” said Hurst. tle step” said Hurst.

Hurst will be further limiting Hurst said that she will be her sessions to two people scaling back her clients’ per hour. workout programs to adjust for the three months spent The Meriden, New Britain, away from the gym. and Berlin Y’s stated that reservations will be required 5. Less equipment in the fitness center, pool and group exercise arHurst has been devising eas to ensure that social dis- workouts which require less tancing and capacity guideequipment for her clients so lines are met. there are not as many frequent touchpoints.

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Lawmakers outline new lines of inquiry for investigation

By Jenna Carlesso and Ana Radelat © The Connecticut Mirror

Lawmakers frustrated by the mounting COVID-19 deaths in Connecticut’s

nursing homes on Tuesday issued a series of pointed questions they want to see addressed as part of an investigation ordered by the governor’s office.

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The Meriden, New Britain, and Berlin Y’s statement included a section advising members to enter the facility ready to exercise in order to limit the amount of time spent in locker rooms.

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“What went wrong? What steps were missed?” asked Rep. Michelle Cook, whose father-in-law died after contracting the disease. “How have we lost over 2,500 lives in our nursing homes due to COVID?” Gov. Ned Lamont last week said the state would hire a third-party firm to review the response to the pandemic by nursing homes. The analysis will look at the actions taken by nursing home executives, facility managers and workers, along with state officials. Connecticut’s Department of Public Health licenses the facilities and has been tasked with overseeing inspections before and during the pandemic. It is also one of the agencies in charge of distributing per-

sonal protective gear and testing materials to nursing homes and other long-term care facilities.

A request for proposals was issued last week. The organization chosen will be required to submit an interim report and recommendations to the governor and legislative leaders no later than Aug. 15. Final documents are due on Sept. 30.

As of last Wednesday, 2,648 nursing home residents had died from COVID-19 or were presumed to have died from the virus. Nursing home fatalities represent 64% of the state’s total coronavirus deaths. Connecticut has recorded 8,669 cases of the disease among those residents.

Legislators said Tuesday that while the review is expected to take a broad look at the nursing home industry,

there are several specific questions they want to see addressed. They include: n What

were the cleaning policies before and during the pandemic? n How were residents exposed to the virus isolated? n When

did the facilities stop taking new residents? n When

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were nursing homes reporting their COVID-19positive residents? n How

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needs to be taken,” said Rep. Dorinda Borer, a West Haven Democrat. “We also appreciate that the independent review not only looks at the preparedness and response n What are the homes’ infecof the nursing home industious disease policies? try to a pandemic, but it also looks at the preparedness The request for proposals and response by the state outlines some of these issues agencies. That provides for a and includes others. The complete, honest assessstate has asked the outside ment.” firm to examine the availBorer is a co-chair of the biability of testing materials partisan Women’s Caucus, and protective equipment; which prepared the quesstaffing challenges; staff extions released Tuesday. pertise and skill level; communication and coordinaCook, a Torrington Demotion; inspection, certification crat, said her 90-year-old faand regulatory framework; ther-in-law, William J. Cook data availability and reportJr., known as “pops,” died afing; and ability to respond to ter testing positive for outbreaks, among other isCOVID-19. “This is why I sues. asked for a statewide investigation,”she said Tuesday. At “We appreciate that the rethe time, his nursing home port is coming to legislative had told the family that leaders … so we can look at there were no residents with any legislative action that coronavirus inside the facility. She did not disclose which nursing home he lived in. that person moved to a holding room and placed in a body bag, or were funeral directors required to go into the rooms?

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Leaders of the state’s two major nursing home associations – collectively representing more than 170 of Connecticut’s 213 facilities – reiterated their support for the review and asked that it focus on the availability of protective gear, funding for nursing homes, and regulatory oversight and inspections by state health officials.

“The review must be inclusive of the response and actions of the federal government, the state government, and the skilled nursing facility sector at each juncture of the pandemic’s timeline,” said Matt Barrett and Mag Morelli, the groups’ leaders.

“For instance, the extent of the asymptomatic nature of the virus was unknown in the early stages of the pandemic – a critical characteristic that hampered prevention and containment strategies.”

Lamont has ordered the review to be completed by late summer to prepare for a possible second wave of COVID-19 this fall.

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