As Connecticut’s positive coronavirus test rate and hospitalization numbers continue to show promising trends, Gov. Ned Lamont announced on Monday that he will loosen some pandemic-related restrictions for both restaurants and houses of worship.
“Our better numbers are allowing us to slightly relax some of the restrictions,” Lamont said at a Monday afternoon press briefing.
Lamont on Monday said the state will soon remove the gathering cap for houses of worship — which are currently limited to a maximum of 100 people — and will extend the restaurant curfew from 10 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Masking and social distancing will still be required at houses of worship and at restaurants, and both locales will still be capped at a maximum of 50% capacity.