Connecticut residents still plan to hang on to and wear masks
For Janice Steinhagen, making masks has been a way of life for over a year. Steinhagen started the Griswold CT Masks for Heroes Facebook Group early in the pandemic. At one time, the group was making more than 2,000 masks monthly, but now makes fewer masks, mostly for mental and behavioral health agencies. “None of this is unexpected,” Steinhagen said. “In fact, it’s quite welcome.” Since May 19, the state’s mask rules have been much more lenient, stating that masks are required inside only for unvaccinated individuals and in the following environments: healthcare facilities, fac...