Governor Lamont Announces Connecticut Moves Toward Phase 3 Reopening

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont announced details for his plans to move Connecticut into Phase 3 of the state’s reopening amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

By Tribuna Staff | Translated by Jamal Fox & Alisson Ziza

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont announced details for his plans to move Connecticut into Phase 3 of the state’s reopening amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The plan, which is targeted to take effect on Thursday, October 8, 2020, will ease some of the restrictions that were put into place on businesses and gatherings while ensuring that the state continues taking a safe approach to limit spread of the virus.

 

“The reason we are able to have a discussion about even entering into Phase 3 is because of Connecticut residents’ collective actions to fight the spread of COVID-19,” Governor Lamont said. “By taking the sector rules seriously, wearing masks, physically distancing, and washing your hands regularly, I believe that we can continue to keep these rates low while also easing some of the restrictions that were enacted earlier this year. I applaud the residents of our state for what they’ve been doing, and urge them to keep it up.”

 

Business changes in Phase 3 will include:

  • Increase from 50 percent to 75 percent capacity indoors – subject to COVID-19 safety requirements – for restaurants, personal services, hair salons, barber shops and libraries;
  • Outdoor event venues (e.g. amphitheaters, race tracks, etc.) will increase from 25 percent to 50 percent capacity with masks and social distancing requirements;
  • Indoor performing arts venues will be able to open at 50 percent capacity with masks and social distancing requirements; and
  • Bars and nightclubs will continue to remain closed.

 

In addition, Phase 3 also includes the following changes to the sizes of gatherings.

 

 

 

 

 
Indoor
Outdoor
 
Phase 3
Current
Phase 3
Current
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
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
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