HARTFORD, Conn. — Both Connecticut's State Capitol building and Legislative Office Building in Hartford will be closed on Thursday due to a COVID outbreak, FOX61 confirmed Wednesday evening.
The Capitol complex had to close due to the number of Capitol Police officers out with COVID or needing to quarantine.
In an email sent out to all legislative employees, lawmakers and staff members were asked to work remotely on Thursday.
There will also be modified building openings through the end of the month; the buildings will be open Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, while people are asked to work remotely on Wednesdays and Fridays.
Capitol security staffing levels have been reduced by more than 50%, according to the email.
This is a developing story.
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