Governor Ned Lamont today 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 why 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: 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 peopleGovernor Lamont Announces Connecticut Moves Toward Phase 3 Reopening on October 8
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