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Business And Service Closures In Connecticut

Community Resources > Coronavirus: What Connecticut Needs To Know

Business And Service Closures In Connecticut

(Ryan Caron King/Connecticut Public)

Phase 2.1 of opening in Connecticut began November 6th, including reductions in the capacity of restaurants, religious gatherings, private gatherings, and more. Other businesses that reopened during the first, second, and third phases, along with essential services which have remained open during the coronavirus crisis, have been unaffected at this time.

Some businesses and establishments have voluntarily closed or reduced hours of operation due to coronavirus. Stores have made adjustments to follow the State of Connecticut's the Safe Store Rules, including limiting the number of customers allowed at a time, and requiring shoppers to take specific protective measures, such as wearing masks or face coverings. Contact individual locations before you travel for specific rules and restrictions.

Before being allowed to reopen, businesses must self-certify that they will follow current safety guidelines. Here is a searchable list of businesses that have self-certified. If you are a business owner, Self-Certify online here.

CategoryNameStatusNotes
Medical & HealthDoctor's OfficesOpen
Medical & HealthHospitalsOpen
Medical & HealthDentistsOpen
Medical & HealthEmergency & Walk-In ClinicsOpen
Medical & HealthPharmaciesOpen
Medical & HealthHome Health AidesOpen
Medical & HealthVeterinariansOpen
Medical & HealthResidential Psychiatric Treatment FacilitiesOpen
Medical & HealthGymsOpenUp to 50% capacity; contact individual health club for additional requirements
Medical & HealthPhysical Therapy & Chiropractic OfficesOpen
Medical & HealthBlood DrivesPartially OpenBy appointment only
Shopping & SuppliesBanksOpenSome locations offering drive-thru only; contact individual location before you travel
Shopping & SuppliesCredit UnionsOpenSome locations offering drive-thru only; contact individual location before you travel
Shopping & SuppliesConvenience Stores & BodegasOpen
Shopping & SuppliesDepartment StoresOpenSome stores extended earlier hours to accommodate elderly shoppers
Shopping & SuppliesMallsOpenHours and capacity limited; some stores remain closed voluntarily
Shopping & SuppliesAppliance/ Electronics/ Computer StoresOpenMany stores offering online/ curbside pickup
Shopping & SuppliesHardware StoresOpen
Shopping & SuppliesGuns & AmmunitionOpenBy appointment only; contact individual store before you travel
Shopping & SuppliesPet StoresOpen
Shopping & SuppliesClothing StoresOpenHours and capacity will be limited
Shopping & SuppliesFurniture StoresOpenHours and capacity will be limited
Shopping & SuppliesGeneral Retail StoresOpenHours and capacity will be limited
BusinessOfficesOpen50% capacity; Work From Home still advised when possible
Food & DrinkRestaurantsOpenUp to 50% capacity; max. of 8 people per table
Food & DrinkFast FoodOpenUp to 50% capacity; table limit is 25
Food & DrinkBars (with food)OpenUp to 50% capacity; table limit is 25; outdoor seating may still be available
Food & DrinkBars (without food)Closed
Food & DrinkLiquor StoresOpen
Food & DrinkGrocery StoresOpenSome stores extended earlier hours to accommodate elderly shoppers
Food & DrinkSpecialty Food StoresOpen
Food & DrinkCoffee ShopsOpenTake out/ Drive thru only; Some establishments closed voluntaril
Food & DrinkNurseries & Garden CentersOpen
Food & DrinkFarmer's MarketsOpen
TransitGas StationsOpen
TransitMechanics & Repair ShopsOpen
TransitPublic Transit - BusesOpenSchedules may be adjusted
TransitPublic Transit - TrainsOpenSchedules may be adjusted
TransitTaxisOpen
TransitLyftOpen
TransitUberOpen
TransitAirports & AirlinesOpenMany airlines are offering cancellations/ rebooking for those concerned to travel
TransitHotelsOpen
ServicesLaundromats & Dry CleanersOpen
ServicesHair Salons & BarbersOpenBy appointment only; Up to 75% capacity; services that require masks be removed are not allowed
ServicesSpasOpenBy appointment only; Up to 75% capacity; services that require masks be removed are not allowed
ServicesNail SalonsOpenBy appointment only; Up to 75% capacity; services that require masks be removed are not allowed75
ServicesTattoo & Piercing EstablishmentsOpenBy appointment only; Up to 75% capacity; services that require masks be removed are not allowed
ServicesCable & Internet ProvidersOpen
ServicesLandscapingOpen
ServicesOutdoor MaintenanceOpen
ServicesPest Control ServicesOpen
ServicesElectriciansOpen
ServicesHVACOpen
ServicesPlumbersOpen
ServicesLegal ServicesOpen
ServicesAccounting ServicesOpen
ServicesEstheticiansOpenUp to 75% capacity; services that require masks be removed are not allowed
ServicesTanningOpenUp to 75% capacity; services that require masks be removed are not allowed
ServicesFuneral HomesOpen
ServicesMassage TherapyOpenUp to 75% capacity; services that require masks be removed are not allowed
ServicesSaunas & Steam RoomsClosed
EntertainmentMovie TheatersOpenUp to 50% capacity
EntertainmentCollege Sports GamesClosed
EntertainmentHartford Wolf Pack HockeyClosed2019-20 season ended early
EntertainmentHartford Athletic SoccerOpen
EntertainmentHartford Yard GoatsClosed2020 Season has been canceled
EntertainmentNew Britain BeesOpen
EntertainmentNew England Black WolvesClosed2019-20 season ended early
EntertainmentLive Event Venues (Outdoor)OpenUp to 25% capacity
EntertainmentLive Event Venues (Indoor)OpenUp to 50% capacity, max. 100 people
EntertainmentAmusement ParksOpenUp to 25% capacity
EntertainmentCasinosOpenServices may be limited, social distancing protocols being enforced
EntertainmentArcadesOpenUp to 50% capacity
Social ServicesState CapitolClosedEssential workers only
Social ServicesState Government DepartmentsClosedEssential workers only
Social ServicesHomeless SheltersOpen
Social ServicesDCF/ Social WorkersOpen
Social ServicesCity/ Town Government DepartmentsPartially OpenVaries by town
Social ServicesPrisonsClosedSocial visits suspended
Social ServicesAnimal SheltersOpen
Social ServicesFood BanksOpen
Social ServicesDMVPartially OpenBy appointment for in-person services
Social ServicesLibrariesOpenUp to 75% capacity
DeliveryUS Postal ServiceOpen
DeliveryUPSOpen
DeliveryFed ExOpen
DeliveryAmazonOpen
DeliveryPeapodOpen
DeliveryPostmates/ Door DashOpen
DeliveryWarehouses & ShippingOpen
Schools & KidsPublic SchoolsPartially OpenMany schools are operating on a hybrid model of in-school and at-home learning
Schools & KidsColleges & Universities - PublicPartially OpenMany schools are operating on a hybrid model of in-school and at-home learning
Schools & KidsPrivate SchoolsPartially OpenMany schools are operating on a hybrid model of in-school and at-home learning
Schools & KidsColleges & Universities - PrivatePartially OpenMany schools are operating on a hybrid model of in-school and at-home learning
Schools & KidsDay CareOpen
Schools & KidsSummer School ProgramsOpen
Schools & KidsSummer CampsOpen
Schools & KidsUniversity ResearchOpen
Schools & KidsSummer School (PreK-12)OpenMust follow Summer School Rules
Churches/ Houses of WorshipChurches/ Houses of WorshipOpenUp to 50% of building capacity, 100 people max.
RecreationMuseumsOpenUp to 50% capacity
RecreationZoosOpenUp to 50% capacity
RecreationGolf CoursesOpen
RecreationTennis CourtsOpen
RecreationMini GolfOpen
RecreationShooting RangesOpenOutdoor only
RecreationGo Kart Race TracksOpenPractice only, no rentals available
RecreationEquestrian FacilitiesOpenAvailable activities will be limited
RecreationDriving RangesOpen
RecreationCampgroundsOpen
RecreationPoolsOpenUp to 50% capacity
RecreationBowling AlleysOpenUp to 50% capacity
RecreationState ParksOpenParks may be closed for the day if they reach capacity
RecreationState BeachesOpenBeaches may be closed for the day if they reach capacity
RecreationState CampgroundsOpenCampers must make reservations in advance
RecreationAquariumsOpenUp to 50% capacity

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