Yes. Even though the coronavirus is creating difficult circumstances for nearly everyone, the current pandemic does not permit a person to ignore a protective order. Protective orders, though meant to protect the parties involved from further violence, can be burdensome and sometimes counterproductive. They can impede financial support for the family and create problems with child-care. The coronavirus is certainly making some of these situations even worse. Despite that, if you fail to follow a protective order, even during the coronavirus pandemic, you could be arrested. Violation of a protective order is a felony in Connecticut and even a minor violation of an order can lead to an arrest and a felony charge. For example, if you have been ordered to stay away from your home while your criminal case is pending, you cannot return home even if your spouse or partner says it is OK. That is true even if your absence from the home is detrimental to you and your family.