New London County officials consider mask mandates as COVID risk rises FacebookTwitterEmail 1of3 The scene on Route 156 in Niantic on Thursday as the state Department of Public Health recommended for everyone to start wearing masks indoors in three Connecticut counties, including New London, due to an increased COVID spread.Josh LaBella / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less 2of3 The scene on Route 156 in Niantic on Thursday as the state Department of Public Health recommended for everyone to start wearing masks indoors in three Connecticut counties, including New London, due to an increased COVID spread.Josh LaBella / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less