State Re-Opening Plan

May 12, 2020

Amid the Covid-19 pandemic and daily information on cases and outcomes, we are finally seeing some steady progress towards re-opening.

Thanks to the social distancing measures we put in place and most everyone's cooperation and compliance, we have seen a daily decline in hospitalizations across the state.

As a result, Governor Lamont announced the state will begin a cautious, phased-in re-opening beginning on May 20th.

The governor and his advisory group released documents with detailed information of the reopening plan for businesses that would fall under phase 1 must follow. The qualifying list of businesses includes restaurants; offices; hair salons and barbershops; retail stores; and outdoor museums and zoos. It is important to note, that individual business owners will decide when to open, but when they do, they must follow the outlined protocols.

Documents containing the rules for the first phase of reopening have been published on the state’s coronavirus website – ct.gov/coronavirus – and are available to download directly at these links:

All businesses subject to these rules will be required to self-certify prior to opening on May 20. The certification system will be online beginning next week.

Many of us are anxious to resume our daily activities and interacting with family and friends, however we must do so responsibly. The health and strength of our businesses and economy depends on all of us.

I will keep you updated as we make progress and more details are released by the governor's advisory group.