What businesses are closed during the State’s coronavirus response? When will they reopen?
Restaurants, Bars and sports or fitness facilities
Bars that do not serve food are required to temporarily close.
On June 17, 2020, restaurant inside dining, movie theaters, gyms, fitness centers, and similar public workout facilities and studios will be eligible to reopen under strict guidelines.
These guidelines can be found here.
Large Shopping Malls
On May 18, 2020, Governor Lamont issued Executive Order 7PP, which included the reopening of retail and malls in Connecticut.
These establishments may operate, but under strict guidelines.
These guidelines can be found here.
These establishments must follow the Safe Store Rules.
Places of Public Amusement
On June 17, 2020, places of public amusement may be eligible to reopen under specific guidelines.
These guidelines can be found here.
Dental Practices
On May 18, 2020, Governor Lamont released guidance that was developed through a collaborative working group organized by his administration and provides best practices for dentist offices that are considering expanding their operations beyond emergency care in the coming days. The link to the guidance can be found here:
Campgrounds
The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) has announced that camping will open for the summer recreation season beginning July 8, 2020.
Campers at DEEP campgrounds with recreational vehicles (RVs) will be able to keep their reservations for dates starting July 1, with reopening for both tent and RV camping on July 8. Anyone with reservations before these dates will receive refunds.
Campers can begin making new reservations for the reason using the online reservation system beginning on June 20.
Barbers, Salons, Tattoo parlors
Executive Order 7TT Permits barbershops and hair salons to resume operations on June 1, 2020, provided that they follow business sector rules that have been issued by the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development.
Farmers’ Markets and Farm Stands Can Stay Open
Farmers’ markets and farm stands in Connecticut can remain open during the civic preparedness and public health emergency. These entities are not covered by the executive order on restaurants the governor issued earlier this week.
A number of farm stands and farmers’ markets have already integrated online or order-ahead options with home delivery or curbside pickup. The agency is working with producers to compile an updated listing of farmers’ markets and farm stands on www.ctgrown.gov.
For the time being, businesses not specifically cited above as having been ordered to close may remain open at the owner’s discretion.
This uniform approach to social distancing is meant to slow the spread of COVID-19.