What are the current rules on gatherings?

Starting October 8, the Phase 3 rules on gatherings will be as follows:


Indoor

Outdoor


Phase 3

Current

Phase 3

Current

Private,
Social,
Recreational

Occurs at commercial establishment / places of business: 50% capacity, capped at 100 people

Occurs at private residence: 25 people

Capped at 25 people

Capped at 150 people

Capped at 100 people

Graduations

50% capacity, capped at 200

Masks and social distancing required

Not allowed

50% capacity of 6-foot spacing, no cap. Masks and social distancing

One-time exemption capped at 150

Masks and distancing

Religious

50% capacity, capped at 200

Masks and social distancing required

25% capacity, capped at 100 people

50% capacity and 6-foot spacing, no cap. Masks and social distancing

Capped at 150 people

 
Note: Executive Order No. 9G will allow executives of certain municipalities to revert to the more restrictive "Phase 2" rules for businesses and gatherings if those towns are presenting a high COVID infection rate (as identified by the CT Department of Public Health).

Please refer to the full executive order for details.

For all the latest business reopening rules, be sure to visit the Business Sector Rules and Certification page.