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Connecticut Lodging Association
Coronavirus Update 8/10/20
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CLA Human Trafficking Prevention Training- open to all lodging employees.
8/13/20 at 9:00 a.m. See below for further details or REGISTER HERE
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President Signs Executive Orders on UI, Payroll Tax |
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President Donald Trump signed four Executive Orders this weekend to help students and families struggling because of COVID 19. The action follows a breakdown in negotiations this week between Congress and the Administration. The actions include an extension of unemployment benefits through the end of year, which come down from $600/week to $400/week.
The four Orders include:
- Defer payroll taxes for Americans earning less than $100,000 a year.
- Implement a moratorium on evictions and give financial assistance to renters.
- Add $400 per week in extra unemployment benefits through the end of 2020, requiring states to cover 25% of the additional benefits.
- Postpone student loan interest and payments through the end of 2020.
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Coronavirus (COVID19) in Connecticut |
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Overall Summary Total**; Change Since Yesterday
COVID-19 Cases 50,320; +75
COVID-19-Associated Deaths 4,441; +4
Patients Currently Hospitalized with COVID-19 65; -1
COVID-19 PCR Tests Reported 862,658; +7532
**Includes confirmed plus probable cases
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As of Tuesday, August 4, there are 34 states and Puerto Rico that meet the criteria:
Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, Californiai, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Nevada, Ohio, Oklahoma, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin
Guidance On The Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce CISA's Identifying Critical Infrastructure During COVID-19 guidance and accompanying list are intended to support state, local, and industry partners in identifying the critical infrastructure sectors and the essential workers. Updated 6/18/20
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For COVID 19 Information Connecticut Residents Can Call 2-1-1 or text CTCOVID to 898211
NEWS
With power out, hotel room vacancies disappear theday.com
Utility crews from hotspot COVID states exempt from self-quarantine in CT ctinsider.com
New Model Estimates CT Coronavirus Deaths Through December patch.com
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We continue tracking the slow recovery around rehiring and employment for the hospitality industry reminding everyone that we need to work together to Save Hotel Jobs!
1. July Jobs Report: The Bureau of Labor Statistics released the July jobs report (which covers through the mid-July timeframe) showing 592,000 jobs added in leisure and accommodation. Of that total, accommodation added just 47,000 jobs in July, for a total of 371,000 jobs added since May. The numbers continue to track closely with occupancy. As of July 12, the average U.S. hotel was at just 51 percent of its pre-COVID staffing levels.* AHLA continues to advocate for additional economic recovery legislation.
*Hotel Effectiveness, data as of 8/2
2. Mainstreet Lending Oversight Hearing: The Congressional Oversight Commission held its first hearing related to the Main Street Lending Program (MSLP). The hearing featured Federal Reserve Bank of Boston President Eric Rosengren, as well as a panel of banking, capital and labor representatives. Senator Pat Toomey (R-PA) as well as Representatives French Hill (R-AR) and Donna Shalala (D-FL) all raised the fact that the MSLP, due to its terms, does not work for the hotel industry which is in desperate need of further assistance. Senator Toomey and Representative Hill encouraged President Rosengren and regulators to revisit these terms and establish an asset-based lending facility. A recording of the hearing can be found here.
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COVID-19 Precautions for Hotels, a new course! COVID-19 Precautions for Hotels, created in consultation with the AHLA's Safe Stay Advisory Council, presents united industry guidelines endorsed by all major U.S. hotel brands to help hotel operators achieve their top priority – protecting guests and employees against the coronavirus. REGISTER HERE for the course.
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Webinars
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DCF Human Trafficking Prevention Course for Lodging |
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Join us Thursday, August 13 for CLA's first virtual training course on Human Trafficking Prevention from the CT Department of Children and Families. This course is open to all and any lodging employees. Please register each employee who will attend the course separately.
Please send any questions in advance to info@ctlodging.org, with subject line 8/13 HTP Question. Please submit any advance questions by noon, 8/11/20.
When: Thursday, August 13, 2020 | 9:00-11:00 a.m.
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Matrix of Individual, Industry and Government to fight COVID-19 Essential Pointers for the Travel and Hospitality Industry hospitalitynet.org
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Lodging Reopening Guidelines and Resources |
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Guidelines:
Paycheck Protection Program closed August 8, 2020- Current law dictates that the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) close at the end of August 8, 2020. As such, SBA is no longer accepting PPP applications from participating lenders. sba.gov/paycheckprotection/find
CT Office of Tourism: New So Good to See You safety videos- These videos spotlight the many protocols businesses across the state have put in place to welcome visitors back safely. Each video includes interviews with a sampling of our restaurant, lodging and attraction leaders who showcase how well-prepared the entire Connecticut tourism industry is for the return of our residents and area visitors alike. To see all Tourism Safety videos CLICK HERE. Download Lodging Safety Video HERE.
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COVID19: What is the current situation? |
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Total cases: 4,974,959; +54,590
Total deaths: 161,284; +1,064
NEWS
More than 97,000 children tested positive for Covid-19 in the last two weeks of July, report says cnn.com
Forty percent of people with coronavirus infections have no symptoms. Might they be the key to ending the pandemic? washingtonpost.com
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CDC Resources
COVID-19 Travel Recommendations
- The Department of State advises U.S. citizens to avoid all international travel due to the global impact of COVID-19.
- CDC recommends that travelers avoid all nonessential international travel. CDC recommends that travelers avoid travel to Brazil, China, Iran, Most European Countries, United Kingdom and Ireland
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U.S. Travel: Travel increases your chances of getting and spreading COVID-19. Do not travel if you are sick, or if you have been around someone with COVID-19 in the past 14 days. Do not travel with someone who is sick. Protect yourself and others during your trip.
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World Health Organization Situation Report who.int
19 462 112; cases; +273 552
722 285; deaths; +6 207
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The Connecticut Lodging Association is a trade association representing and promoting the lodging industry in Connecticut. Want to know about CLA benefits and membership? Visit us at ctlodging.org/membership
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