Connecticut Convention & Sports Bureau: Connecticut’s COVID-19 Resources
As of May 19, 2021, all of the business sector rules that were previously enacted to prevent the spread of COVID-19 have been lifted, except for the updated mask requirements. These changes are contingent upon a low incidence of COVID-19 and the Connecticut population continuing to get vaccinated.
As Connecticut's meetings and hospitality industries continues to reopen, the Connecticut Convention & Sports Bureau - Connecticut's statewide Destination Marketing Organization - will show you the way to state-of-the-art meeting facilities and sports venues, along with first-rate accommodations and unparalleled service at competitive prices.
Our state's impressive inventory of venues accommodate groups of all types and sizes, comply with the newest protocols for safety and cleanliness, and are easily accessible via the Northeast's interstates, air, bus and rail lines.
Our Bureau worked together with state departments and local municipalities, as well as the Connecticut Lodging Association, the Connecticut Restaurant Association, the Connecticut Event Industry Coalition, hotels, venues, restaurants and other industry partners in preparation for welcoming back groups, events, meetings and conventions of all types.
Connecticut's COVID-19 Guidelines Overview
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Travel Advisory for Connecticut During the COVID-19 Pandemic
As of March 19, 2021, Governor Lamont’s Executive Order No.9S, Section 1 regarding travel is no longer in effect.
Connecticut residents and travelers to Connecticut should follow travel-related guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Connecticut Department of Public Health (CT DPH). Mandates and requirements are not currently in place in Connecticut. Click here for detailed information on traveling.
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Mask and face covering requirements:
As of May 19, 2021, Connecticut's protocols regarding masks and face coverings were updated to align with the recently modified CDC recommendations. The protocols that are currently in effect statewide are as follows:
Outdoors
Indoors
- Vaccinated not required to wear masks
- Unvaccinated must wear masks
- Masks are required to be worn by everyone in certain settings such as healthcare facilities, facilities housing vulnerable populations, public and private transit, correctional facilities, schools, and childcare
- Businesses and state and local government offices have the option to require masks to be worn by everyone in their establishments
*For more details, please visit www.portal.ct.gov/coronavirus or for the latest guidance, visit www.portal.ct.gov/Coronavirus/Covid-19-Knowledge-Base/Latest-Guidance.*
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All Business Mandates have been lifted in Connecticut as of May 19, 2021.
| Sector |
Status |
Notes |
| Amusement parks |
Open |
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| Bars |
Open |
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| Beaches (state) |
Open |
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| Beaches (town) |
Open |
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| Bowling alleys |
Open |
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| Construction |
Open |
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| DMV |
Open |
- Deadlines for IDs and other credentials have been extended
- All in-person services require an appointment
- Select services can be completed online
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| Gyms and Fitness Studios |
Open |
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| Hair Salons and Barbershops |
Open |
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| Hotels |
Open |
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| Libraries |
Open |
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| Nail salons |
Open |
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| Manufacturing |
Open |
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| Museums and zoos |
Open |
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| Offices |
Open |
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| Retail |
Open |
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| Restaurants |
Open |
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| School (PreK-12) |
Open |
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| State Campgrounds |
Open |
All campers must make reservations in advance. Walk-in campers not permitted for 2021 season. |
| State Parks |
Open |
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| Summer camps |
Open |
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| Spas |
Open |
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| Tattoo Parlors |
Open |
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| Theaters |
Open |
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*For more details, please visit www.portal.ct.gov/coronavirus or for the latest guidance, visit www.portal.ct.gov/Coronavirus/Covid-19-Knowledge-Base/Latest-Guidance.*
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