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Connecticut Lodging Association
Coronavirus Update 9/23/20
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CLA President Steve Matiatos presents The Year in Review
We would like to thank everyone who participated in the 2020 Connecticut Lodging Association Annual Meeting. While happy hour was notably absent, we did celebrate our partnerships with Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development, Connecticut Restaurant Association, American Hotel & Lodging Association - AHLA, Visit Connecticut, the Connecticut Convention and Sports Bureau, AAHOA and other organizations that have been instrumental in promoting the needs of our businesses and employees while being diligent in protecting Connecticut residents from additional outbreaks of COVID-19. While our industry truly struggles through the pandemic, we are hopeful that with federal business assistance, compliance with safety protocols and statewide marketing, the lodging industry will return to being a key economic driver, employer and tax revenue generator. We could not be more grateful to our members for their leadership in implementing safety protocols, educating staff and guests, and building consumer confidence.
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CLA Human Trafficking Prevention Training- open to all lodging employees.
10/6/20 at 1:00 p.m. See below for further details or REGISTER HERE
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DCF Human Trafficking Prevention Course for Lodging |
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Join us Tuesday, October 6 for CLA's 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 10/6 HTP Question. Please submit any advance questions by noon, 10/4/20.
When: Tuesday, October 6, 2020 | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Coronavirus (COVID19) in Connecticut |
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Overall Summary Total**; Change Since Yesterday
COVID-19 Cases 56,160; +136
COVID-19-Associated Deaths 4,496; +1
Patients Currently Hospitalized with COVID-19 70; +2
COVID-19 PCR Tests Reported 1,477,478; +12,044
**Includes confirmed plus probable cases
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Travel Advisory Updated September 14, 2020
Anyone traveling into Connecticut, New York, or New Jersey from a state that has a new daily positive test rate higher than 10 per 100,000 residents or a state with a 10% or higher positivity rate over a 7-day rolling average are directed to
- Self-quarantine for a 14-day period from the time of last contact within the identified state
- Provide proof of negative COVID-19 test results within three days of arrival to avoid quarantining
- Get tested in Connecticut and quarantine until receipt of negative test results
Travelers will now be required to complete a form upon entry into Connecticut stating their name, date of birth, state of origin, estimated length of stay and location while in Connecticut, as well as contact information. The form is required to be submitted to DPH and can be completed online by visiting ct.gov/travelform.
As of Tuesday, September 22, the following locations meet the criteria:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
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 8/18/20
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For COVID 19 Information Connecticut Residents Can Call 2-1-1 or text CTCOVID to 898211
NEWS
CT’s four state universities cancel spring break due to COVID-19 concerns wtnh.com
CT Coronavirus Updates: Nearly 500 New Cases Over The Weekend patch.com
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Thanks to your participation, we have released our latest Front Desk Feedback survey results, which show that we are truly engaged in a fight for survival and underscores more than ever why you need to engage and reach out to your Members of Congress Now!
With responses from more than 1,000 hotel industry owners, operators, and employees, the results paint a grim picture:
- 68% have less than half of their typical, pre-crisis staff working full time.
- More than 2/3 of hotels (67%) report they will only be able to last six more months at current projected revenue and occupancy levels absent any further relief.
- Half of hotel owners said that they are in danger of foreclosure by their commercial real estate debt lenders due to COVID-19.
- Without further governmental assistance, 74% of respondents said they would be forced into further layoffs.
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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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Updated Guidance on Masks |
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Across the state, we have seen a slight uptick in COVID-19 cases. While we are still low in New Haven, we want to remind you to be vigilant and share some new developments. Last week, Governor Lamont ordered that municipalities can fine individuals not wearing masks and also fine people organizing or attending large gatherings.
Additionally, some new guidance is available on mask wearing:
- New research advises not to wear neck gaiters, bandanas or masks with ventilators as they do not protect as well.
- wear cloth masks with two or more layers
- wear the mask over your nose and mouth and secure it under your chin
- surgical masks are for one-use only and should be discarded after use
- masks should be worn by people two years old older
- masks should NOT be worn by children younger than two, people who have trouble breathing, or people who cannot remove the mask without assistance
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Lodging Reopening Guidelines and Resources |
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Guidelines:
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: 6,825,697, +39,345
Total deaths: 199,462, +438
NEWS
More than 20 states report an uptick in new Covid-19 cases after US tops 200,000 deaths cnn.com
New research adds to growing evidence for asymptomatic spread of Covid-19 nbcnews.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
31 375 325; cases; +238 640
966 399; deaths; +4 351
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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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