Connecticut’s Phase 3 of reopening during the coronavirus pandemic will begin October 8. Phase 3 changes will increase the capacities at certain businesses including restaurants, personal services, libraries and performing arts venues. While Phase 3 is expected to increase capacity, safety protocols will still remain in effect.

Phase 3 changes include:

• Increase from 50% to 70% capacity indoors at restaurants, personal services, and libraries
• Increase from 25% to 50% capacity outdoors at amphitheaters and race tracks
• Increase indoor religious activities from 25% capacity capped at 100 people to 50% capacity capped at 200 people
• Increase from 100 people to 150 people capacity at outdoor private social and recreational gatherings
• Indoor performing arts venues will be able to open at 50% capacity
• Graduations will be allowed indoors at 50% capacity
• Graduations allowed outside up to 50% capacity
• Bars and nightclubs will remain close

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