Rochelle shares info on Lamont's easing of COVID-19 restrictions

Friends and Neighbors, In case you missed it on Monday, Governor Lamont announced Connecticut will begin easing certain business restrictions in two phases. The first phase will start on May 1 and pushes the business curfew back from 11 p.m. to 12 a.m. This phase also allows bars to reopen with no table size limits. The second phase happens on May 19 and ends all remaining business restrictions. This means curfews will be lifted and social distancing mandates will be up to businesses. Masks will still be required.

This is promising news that will depend on low rates of infections and increases in vaccination rates. Read the full announcement here.

Rochelle, D-Ansonia/Derby, represents the 104th District. This is a press release from her office.

Klarides-Ditria: State to loosen some COVID-19 restrictions

Beginning Friday, March 19, the state will loosen some restrictions on businesses, houses of worship, and athletic activities.

Friday, March 19, 2021:
All capacity limits will be lifted on restaurants (8-person table capacity, 11 p.m. closing time remain), retail, libraries, personal services, theaters (50 percent capacity), gyms/fitness centers, offices, houses of worship, museums, aquariums, and zoos
Private residences may host up to 25 people indoors, 100 people outdoors
Commercial venues may host up to 100 people indoors, 200 people outdoors
All sports will be allow to practice, compete, and play in tournaments
The state's travel advisory will be reduced to recommended guidance, instead of mandatory quarantine

Monday, March 29, 2021:
Daycare class sizes may increase to 20 students (currently 16)

Friday, April 2, 2021:
Outdoor amusement parks may open
Outdoor event venues may increase to a 50% capacity, capped at 10,000 people
Indoor stadiums can open at 10% capacity
Summer camps and summer festivals are advised to begin the planning stages to open for the upcoming season

Masks/face coverings, social distancing, and sanitation measures will continue to be enforced and bars that only serve drinks will continue to remain closed.

For more information, please reference the governor's press release. 


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