Connecticut State Library Resources During Covid-19: Re-opening Connecticut

Guiding Principals of Re-opening Connecticut

1. We will be science-driven to ensure safety while reopening.
2. We will protect our residents who are at a higher risk for severe illness and death from COVID-19  .
3. We will ensure our healthcare system is ready to handle the needs of patients (both with and without COVID-19).
4. We will be fully equipped to respond to future crises, as infection rates may rebound.
5. We will minimize the harm to our economy, speed up recovery and restore Connecticut’s quality of life, while protecting public health.

Phases of Re-opening

Phase 1 

The following never closed and remained open under safe workplace rules. Manufacturing, Construction, Real Estate, Utilities, Hospitals, and Essential retail. 

The Following are open under sector specific rules. Restaurants, (outdoor only, no bar areas), Non-essential retail Offices, (continue to work from home where possible) Museums, Zoos, (outdoor) Outdoor recreation, Hair salons, (June 1) 

Phase 2 

Accommodation (no bar areas) Gyms, fitness, & sports clubs All personal services Outdoor arts, entertainment and events (up to 50 people) Outdoor amusement parks Movie theaters Bowling alleys Social clubs, pools All museums, zoos, aquariums Restaurants (indoor, no bar)

Phase 3 

Bars, Indoor event spaces & venues, Indoor amusement parks & arcades, Outdoor events (up to 100 people)