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Connecticut Lodging Association
Coronavirus Update 10/21/20
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Phase 3: Strategies and Suggestions for Success |
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Are you wondering how you can implement health and safety measures to prepare to bring your business indoors?
CTSBDC presents this no cost webinar to discuss:
- Phase 3 guideline review
- How restaurant owners are preparing for indoor dining
- Working with your local health department
- Low-cost, yet effective suggestions for air purification & ventilation
LIVE WEBINAR
Thursday October 29th
11:00am - noon
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Coronavirus (COVID19) in Connecticut |
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Overall Summary Total**; Change Since Yesterday
COVID-19 Cases 65,373; +502
COVID-19-Associated Deaths; 4,569; +2
Patients Currently Hospitalized with COVID-19 232; +19
COVID-19 PCR Tests Reported 2,089,633; +22,117
**Includes confirmed plus probable cases
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Travel Advisory Updated October 20, 2020
Anyone traveling into Connecticut from a state with a positive case rate higher than 10 per 100,000 residents, or higher than a 10% test positivity rate over a 7-day rolling average, or from a country for which the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 3 Travel Health Notice, are directed to:
1. Self-quarantine for a 14-day period from the time of last contact within the identified state
2. Provide proof of negative COVID-19 test results within three days of arrival to avoid quarantining
3. Get tested in Connecticut and quarantine until receipt of negative test results
The list of impacted locations is updated on a weekly basis every Tuesday as the situation develops across the country. Click here to see impacted states.
Residents of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut are exempt from this advisory but are advised to avoid non-essential travel.
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, October 20, the following locations meet the criteria:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
- Hotels Updated
- Indoor Recreation
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Event Guidance: Indoor Events | Outdoor Events
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Gatherings Expanded: Effective, October 8
- Indoor private gatherings at commercial establishment/places of business – 50% capacity, capped at 100 people
- Indoor private gatherings at private residents – 25 people
- Outdoor private gatherings – 150 people
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
Connecticut’s COVID alert map gets redder; Positive test rate at 2.3% ctmirror.org
19 cities and towns now under 'Red Alert' as coronavirus cases, hospitalizations rise wfsb.com
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Less than two weeks to the election, the future of additional economic stimulus remains unclear. Speaker Pelosi says that negotiations are ongoing, while the Senate failed to advance legislation to extend the Paycheck Protection Program or a “skinny” relief bill.
Our COVID RELIEF NOW Coalition, led by AHLA and supported by nearly 300 public and private sector groups, launched a digital advertising campaign to make sure Congress hears our message loud and clear. We need them to quickly approve a new COVID-19 relief package that addresses the needs of businesses and employees who have been severely impacted by the pandemic.
Please continue to participate in our
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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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STR: U.S. hotel results for week ending 17 October |
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HENDERSONVILLE, Tennessee—U.S. hotel occupancy was virtually flat from the previous week at 50.1%, according to the latest data from STR through 17 October.
11-17 October 2020 (percentage change from comparable week in 2019):
- Occupancy: 50.1% (-30.7%)
- Average daily rate (ADR): US$97.69 (-28.3%)
- Revenue per available room (RevPAR): US$48.91 (-50.3%)
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Industry Evolution: COVID Has Hoteliers Embracing Technology Like Never Before lodgingmagazine.com
The Coronavirus Pandemic is Costing Hotels Billions in Business Travel, and Analysts Say Things Might Not Go Back to Normal Until 2024 - Business Insider hotelnewsresource.com
The COVID RELIEF NOW Coalition, Representing Major Public and Private Sector Groups Across the U.S, Today Launched a Digital Advertising Campaign hotelnewsnow.com
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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: 8,312,667 +63,656
Total deaths: 221,438 +1,076
NEWS
New cases hit three-month high as Covid-19 hospitalizations soar cnn.com
Coronavirus case increase sets new U.S. record, rising to over 77K in one day 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
41 332 899; cases; +424 959
1 132 879; deaths; +6 419
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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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