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Safety is the focus for many malls and retailers now that Connecticut has entered into Phase 1 of reopening. New guidelines have been implemented to give consumers peace of mind when entering into different businesses. All businesses are required to operate at 50% capacity so that employees and security guards can monitor crowds. Hand sanitizer stations can be found around…

The Archdiocese of Hartford said it is planning to release reopening guidelines next week after masses were suspended amid the coronavirus pandemic. Officials said since pandemic cases are lessening, they plan to resume public masses on weekdays at first and then will expand to Sundays while following public health guidelines. Guidance for parishes is being finalized and is expected to…

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation and the Mohegan Tribe announced Wednesday that they will begin reopening portions of their reservations on June 1. Portions of both Foxwoods Resort Casino and Mohegan Sun will reopen on that date with new safety guidelines in place, including the wearing of personal protective equipment and social distancing guidelines. The tribes said they collaborated to create...

NBC Connecticut got a sneak preview of what Foxwoods Casino Resort will look like when it opens to visitors with a planned reopening of June 1.

On the day Connecticut began Phase 1 of its reopening plan, Gov. Ned Lamont provided an update on coronavirus cases in the state in a news conference Wednesday afternoon. Connecticut saw another day of a decline in net coronavirus-related hospitalizations. The number of hospitalizations dropped by 27 on Wednesday. There were 587 new COVID-19 cases in the state, bringing the…

Gov. Ned Lamont laid out plans for the next few months Wednesday, the same day the first phase of reopening got underway.

Portions of both Foxwoods Resort Casino and Mohegan Sun will reopen on that date with new safety guidelines in place, including the wearing of personal protective equipment and social distancing guidelines.

A Pawcatuck barbershop owner opened her business on Wednesday in defiance of Gov. Ned Lamont’s order that hair salons and barbershops remain closed through June 1. “If I don’t open now I am not going to be able to pay the overhead on this place,” said Cat Thibodeau, owner of Modern Barber and Shave. “I am not going to...

At South Windsor’s Promenade Shops at Evergreen Walk, shoppers were making the most of Connecticut’s reopening. “It’s like a party,” said shopper Mary Beth Kelly. Kelly drove across the state border to take advantage. She lives in Massachusetts where non-essential retailers remain closed. Surprised though, she noticed many of the larger national retailers weren’t open. Still she was happy...

The governor announced Wednesday that gyms, personal services, selected youth sports, outdoor amusement parks and movie theaters can open in phase 2, around June 20.

Some stores in Connecticut chose to reopen on Wednesday as part of the state’s phase one of reopening

Wednesday marked the first time Connecticut restaurants could offer outdoor dining in two months

Fran Pastore sits on the Women’s Business Development Committee and was a member of the reopening advisory commitee.

Businesses across the state were able to reopen their doors on Wednesday for the first time in two months since the coronavirus pandemic hit, forcing them to close. Here’s a breakdown of what places are allowed to reopen their doors and the guidelines that will now have to be followed. Retail establishments are open, following rules to prioritize the...

As the state begins to reopen some sectors of the economy on Wednesday, multiple groups of people gathered at the State Capitol to protest the governor’s current reopening plan. A group called Salons in Solidarity is angry with Gov. Ned Lamont’s decision to keep hair salons closed past today’s Phase 1 reopening. Lamont originally had given hair salons the...

As the state begins to reopen some sectors of the economy, several people arrived at the State Capitol to protest the governor’s current reopening plan.

Today is the beginning of the first phase of reopening after stores closed due to he COVID-pandemic.

Mystic Aquarium is reopening to the general public on Friday, but plans to host special events in recognition of the community and frontline workers on Wednesday and Thursday. The aquarium said they are reopening with the special events on Wednesday and Thursday in recognition of the support of the local community and the efforts of healthcare workers, emergency responders and…

The wait is finally over. Businesses across the state are finally able to reopen their doors on Wednesday for the first time in two months, but there’s no doubt things will look a lot different than they did before the coronavirus pandemic.

Connecticut is just hours away from some businesses reopening, including retail stores whose owners and employees will have to follow certain requirements. On Tuesday, shoppers and stores were getting ready for the reopening. “We’ve been shopping on Amazon, but that doesn’t feel like supporting who we should. We’re ready to get back out if there’s protocols and it feels...