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Connecticut Lodging Association
Coronavirus Update 8/14/20
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On Tuesday, the Small Business Administration (SBA) released a policy update with information for those navigating the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan forgiveness process. Information is now available that:
- Explains the appeals process for PPP loan review decisions, including when SBA determines that a borrower was:
- ineligible for a PPP loan;
- ineligible for the PPP loan amount;
- received or used the PPP loan proceeds for unauthorized uses;
- approved by the lender for PPP loan forgiveness but is ineligible for such loan forgiveness; and/or
- denied by the lender for PPP loan forgiveness due to ineligibility.
- Clarifies that insurance premiums for vision and dental benefits are eligible payroll costs.
- Clarifies how Economic Injury Disaster Loan advances will be deducted from PPP loan forgiveness.
Updated Resources
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Coronavirus (COVID19) in Connecticut |
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Overall Summary Total**; Change Since Yesterday
COVID-19 Cases 50,782; +76
COVID-19-Associated Deaths 4,450; +0
Patients Currently Hospitalized with COVID-19 63; +5
COVID-19 PCR Tests Reported 925,327; +8045
**Includes confirmed plus probable cases
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As of Tuesday, August 11, there are 33 states, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands that meet the criteria:
Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, Nevada, Oklahoma, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, South Dakota, 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
Young Adults Have Most Coronavirus Infections In CT patch.com
On The 8th Day: Coronavirus Cases Up, Lights Still Out In Danbury patch.com
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AHLA Update - Support the HOPE Act
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The hotel industry supports The HOPE Act to give struggling small business hotels an opportunity to keep their doors open and avoid foreclosure. Currently, The HOPE Act continues to gain cosponsors, but we need your help to gain more support.
We are extending our deadline to 6pm EDT today, Friday, August 14th! We need your support to ensure our united voice is heard. Over 3,000 hoteliers have joined the letter and we need your name too!
Please join us in urging Members of Congress to cosponsor and quickly pass this legislation to keep hotels open for business and position America’s tourism industry to survive and recovery when the public health crisis subsides.
Members of Congress need to hear from YOU!
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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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CEOs Talk COVID-19 Relief Measures and Advocating as an Industry at AAHOACON 2020 lodgingmagazine.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: 5,176,018; +56,307
Total deaths: 165,148; +1,497
NEWS
Rushing reopening could have devastating consequences, Dr. Fauci says cnn.com
Russia offers to help US with Covid-19 vaccine; US says no cnn.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
20 439 814; cases; +276 398
744 385; deaths; +6 933
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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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