Governor Announces First Phase Of Reopen Connecticut Plan

From the Town of Glastonbury :

May 11, 2020

Over the weekend, Governor Ned Lamont announced that "his administration has released documents detailing specific rules that eligible businesses falling under phase 1 of Connecticut’s reopening plans must follow amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The first phase is currently planned to take effect beginning May 20 and includes:

• restaurants (outdoor only)
• offices
• hair salons and barbershops
• retail stores
• outdoor museums and zoos

The Governor stressed that the decision to reopen during this phase rests with each individual business owner – they are not required to open if they do not choose, however if they do they must follow the rules as prescribed. The protocols were developed by Governor Lamont, members of his office, and the Department of Economic and Community Development, in consultation with legislators and recommendations made by the Reopen Connecticut Advisory Group, which consists of several of the state’s leading medical experts and representatives of several business and industry groups.

Documents containing the rules for the first phase of reopening have been published on the state’s coronavirus website – ct.gov/coronavirus."

Click here to read the CTReopens Phase 1 overview with guidelines for businesses who may reopen as of May 20th.

Despite this reopening phase, employees who are able to work from home are still encouraged to do so and face masks/coverings are still required in social settings where distancing is not required.

Click here to read the press release on the Governor's website.

This press release was produced by the Town of Glastonbury. The views expressed are the author's own.