Connecticut Lodging Association Coronavirus Update 7/22/20

Lodging: Please print this Mandatory Self-quarantine Poster and post in public view.

Travel Advisory for Visitors to Connecticut

Executive Order Regarding Travel:  Pursuant to Governor Lamont's  Executive Order No. 7III , anyone traveling into Connecticut 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 to self-quarantine for a 14-day period from the time of last contact within the identified state. In addition, anyone entering from one of the identified states must fill out a travel health form upon arrival. Travelers can fill out the form online at  ct.gov/travelform .

Mandatory Self-quarantine Poster

Coronavirus (COVID19) in Connecticut

Connecticut Update: as of July 20, 2020 | 8:30 p.m. portal.ct.gov/coronavirus Overall Summary Total**; Change Since Yesterday COVID-19 Cases 48,096; +41 COVID-19-Associated Deaths 4,406; 0 Patients Currently Hospitalized with COVID-19 62; +8 COVID-19 PCR Tests Reported 660,857; 5,548 **Includes confirmed plus probable cases Counties and Towns with Cases of COVID-19

6/24/20 Executive Order: Self-Quarantine by Travelers State lists are updated weekly. Hotels will need to monitor and update. https://portal.ct.gov/Coronavirus/Covid-19-Knowledge-Base/Travel-In-or-Out-of-CT As of Tuesday, July 21, there are 31 states that meet the criteria: Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Nevada, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin Frequently Asked Questions on Connecticut's Travel Advisory Latest Guidance NEW - Event Guidance: Indoor Events | Outdoor Events Phase 2 - Lodging Guidelines: English | Spanish Gatherings Expanded: Effective, Friday July 3 Indoor private gatherings – 25 people Outdoor private gatherings – 100 people, one time exception for graduations at 150 people

Frequently Asked Questions on the State of Connecticut's Actions Related to COVID-19 For COVID 19 Information Connecticut Residents Can Call 2-1-1 or text CTCOVID to 898211 NEWS People Traveling to CT From 31 COVID-19 Hotspot States Must Quarantine nbcconnecticut.com Gov. Ned Lamont to Hold News Conference With Pfizer After $2 Billion COVID-19 Research Deal nbcconnecticut.com 3 Mohegan Sun Employees Tested Positive For COVID-19 This Month nbcconnecticut.com

AHLA Update AHLA Urges Support for Industry: The most pressing concerns for our industry right now are access to liquidity and debt service, and liability protection. In a letter AHLA sent a letter to Congress , we highlight the critical needs of the hotel industry focused on 4 key priorities, including: Providing additional liquidity for severely impacted businesses through a targeted extension of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Creating hotel industry relief opportunities utilizing Federal Reserve and Treasury authority to expand the Main Street Lending Facility and address hotel CMBS borrowers. Including Limited Liability Language for Hotels and Other Places of Public Accommodation. Ensuring targeted tax provisions such as credits for capital expenditures, employee retention, travel, and others are included that will benefit severely injured businesses and their employees. AHLA will continue to work with Congress to ensure that the hotel industry’s top priorities are included in the COVID 4.0 relief package and we will be engaging you to weigh in with your Members of Congress at the appropriate time. Your voice will be critical in ensuring our industry gets the ongoing support we need to keep hotels open and bring back furloughed employees. 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. COVID 19 Resources Safe Stay Guest Checklist BACK TO BUSINESS CENTER AHLA On Demand Series Updated Stay Safe Protocols Webinars AHLA Advocacy Update Presented by AHLA Government Affairs team Thursday, July 23 @2pm EDT Register Here Hospitality Laundry: Remaining Guest Ready in the COVID-19 World Presented by AHLA Allied Member PureStar Tuesday, July 28 @2pm EDT Register Here   Safe Stay Webinar Wednesday, July 29th @ 3pm EDT Register Here View Past COVID-19 Webinar Recordings  *Please login using your member ID to view the webinars.

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STR: U.S. Hotel Performance for June 2020

The U.S. hotel industry showed slightly higher performance from the month prior, but at overall low levels during June 2020, according to data from STR. In a year-over-year comparison with June 2019, the industry recorded the following: Occupancy: -42.5% to 42.2% Average daily rate (ADR): -31.5% to US$92.15 Revenue per available room (RevPAR): -60.6% to US$38.88 The absolute occupancy and RevPAR levels were the lowest for any June on record in the U.S., but all three key performance metrics were up from May levels. July weekly data shows occupancy above 45% due to a slow and steady rise in demand that has flattened in recent weeks. FULL ARTICLE

NEWS

Hotel Industry Releases Their Top 5 Requirements To Avoid Coronavirus: Leaders Express Commitment To Travel Safety forbes.com Sick of working from home? Work at a hotel instead cnn.com Hotels Nix Mints and Breakfast Buffets. Hand Sanitizer, Anyone? nytimes.com

Lodging Reopening Guidelines and Resources

Reopening with COVID Survey: CLA created a short lodging survey to hear how you are managing with the COVID safety requirements, new travel requirements, and your everyday operations. CLICK HERE to take the CLA COVID Reopening Survey. All businesses subject to the Phase 1 and Phase 2 reopening rules are required to self-certify prior to opening, this includes all lodging. CLICK HERE to self-certify. Guidelines: NEW Mandatory Self-quarantine Poster Hotel and lodging guidelines here: English | Spanish All phase 2 guidelines here.  CLEANING & DISINFECTING Follow federal guidelines (CDC, EPA) on what specific products should be used and how. POOLS & GYMS Must follow Sector Rules for Sports, Sports Clubs & Complexes, Gyms, Fitness Centers, & Pools.  MEETING & CONVENTION SPACES Limited to current indoor social guidance per Executive Order: currently 10 indoor, 25 outdoor. RESTAURANTS Follow Sector Rules Restaurants. NEW - Event Guidance: Indoor Events | Outdoor Events CLA COVID Resources: ctlodging.org/covidresources CLA Reopening Webinar: us02web.zoom.us PPP Application Deadline Extension - The federal government has extended the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) until August 8. Businesses that haven’t yet applied for a PPP loan can find a list of SBA-approved banks and credit unions that accept PPP applications at 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?

Cases & Latest Updates 7/21/20 Cases in U.S. Total cases: 3,819,139; +57,777 Total deaths: 140,630; +473 NEWS 1,000 died of Covid-19 in 1 day. Now the US is on track to hit 1 million new cases in 2 weeks cnn.com Tracking The Pandemic: Are Coronavirus Cases Rising Or Falling In Your State? npr.org

CDC Resources Follow guidance offered by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and local and state public health authorities. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html CDC Reopening Guidance for Cleaning and Disinfecting Public Spaces, Workplaces, Businesses, Schools, and Homes cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/reopen-guidance.html GUIDANCE FOR CLEANING AND DISINFECTING | CLEANING AND DISINFECTING TOOL Consult  EPA’s list of approved products for use against COVID-19. This list will help you determine the most appropriate disinfectant for the surface or object. 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 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. New Cases by Day The following chart shows the number of new COVID-19 cases reported each day in the U.S. since the beginning of the outbreak. For interactive map go to https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/cases-updates/cases-in-us.html

World Health Organization Situation Report who.int 14 562 550 cases; +213 637 607 781 deaths; +4 083

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