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    Irene Haines
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    September 28, 2020

    Phase 3 Reopening October 8th

    Phase 3 Reopening October 8th
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    Late last week, Gov. Lamont announced plans to move Connecticut into Phase 3. The plan is targeted to take effect on Thursday, October 8th.

    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 changes to the sizes of indoor and outdoor gatherings. To view those changes, please refer to the table below.

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