CT Moves Toward Phase 3 Reopening Oct. 8
September 28, 2020Connecticut will move into Phase 3 of its reopening plan on Thursday, October 8, 2020. The phase includes easing several restrictions put into place on businesses and gatherings, while continuing state efforts to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
Business changes in Phase 3 include:
- Increase from 50% to 75% capacity indoors - dependent upon COVID-19 safety requirements - for restaurants, personal services, hair salons, barber shops, and libraries;
- Outdoor event venues will increase from 25% to 50% capacity with masks and social distancing requirements;
- Indoor performing venues will be able to open at 50% capacity with masks and social distancing requirements; and
- Bars and nightclubs will continue to remain closed.
Phase 3 also includes the below changes to the sizes of social gatherings:
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Indoor |
Outdoor |
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Phase 3 |
Current |
Phase 3 |
Current |
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Private – Social and Recreational |
Occurs at commercial establishment / places of business: 50% capacity, capped at 100 people Occurs at private residence: 25 people |
Capped at 25 people |
Capped at 150 people |
Capped at 100 people |
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Graduations |
50% capacity, capped at 200 Masks and social distancing |
Not allowed |
50% capacity of 6-foot spacing, no cap. Masks and social distancing |
One-time exemption capped at 150 Masks and distancing |
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Religious |
50% capacity, capped at 200 Masks and social distancing |
25% capacity, capped at 100 people |
50% capacity and 6-foot spacing, no cap. Masks and social distancing |
Capped at 150 people |
More information about Connecticut's reopening plan, as well as guidance for residents, businesses, schools, and government, is available on the state's COVID-19 web site, here.
Individuals can also visit the CT Reopening Center at reopen.ct.gov, to learn more about how the state is developing reopening guidelines.