State Reopen Plan

May 11, 2020

As a result of daily decline in hospitalizations across the state, Governor Lamont announced Saturday phase 1 of Connecticut’s reopening plans. Below are details and criteria to reopen.

The first phase – which includes restaurants; offices; hair salons and barbershops; retail stores; and outdoor museums and zoos – is currently planned to take effect beginning May 20.

Documents containing the rules for the first phase of reopening have been published on the state’s coronavirus website 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.