Commissioner David Lehman released this statement regarding the latest decision on COVID restrictions in Connecticut.
Governor Lamont just announced plans to further ease and then eliminate most of the state’s COVID-19 restrictions contingent upon Connecticut maintaining sufficiently low rates of infections and increased vaccination rates.
Effective Saturday, May 1, 2021
• The curfew for restaurants, entertainment venues, recreation venues, and theaters will be moved back one hour to 12:00 am midnight.
• Bars that do not serve food can open for service – OUTDOOR ONLY. Food is still required when serving alcohol indoors.
• The 8-person per table limit will be lifted – OUTDOOR ONLY. The limit remains in effect for indoor dining.
Effective Wednesday, May 19, 2021
• All remaining business restrictions will end.
• The Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) will issue recommendations for indoor and large outdoor events (e.g., concerts).
• Indoor masks will continue.
If you have any questions about these changes, information is available on the state’s Sector Rules page.
We encourage all Connecticut residents over the age of 16 who have not been vaccinated to schedule their vaccination today. Getting vaccinated protects you and the people around you. It also remains the most important thing we can do to ensure a smooth reopening.
