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Connecticut Lodging Association
Coronavirus Update 7/20/20
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Gov. Ned Lamont will issue order making it easier for essential workers who contract COVID-19 to collect workers’ compensation
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Gov. Ned Lamont said Friday he will soon issue an executive order that will make it easier for frontline workers who contract COVID-19 to qualify for workers’ compensation payments.
Lamont initially had not favored a presumption that those types of workers contracted the virus while on the job, but he changed course after pressure from the state AFL-CIO and other unions that had pushed for the provision. Under the change, essential workers will receive the benefit of the doubt that they contracted the virus while working.
Full Article
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Coronavirus (COVID19) in Connecticut
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Overall Summary Total**; Change Since Yesterday
COVID-19 Cases
47,893; +143
COVID-19-Associated Deaths
4,396; +7
Patients Currently Hospitalized with COVID-19
66; 0
COVID-19 PCR Tests Reported
627,986; 14,417
**Includes confirmed plus probable cases
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As of Tuesday, July 14, there are 22 states that meet the criteria:
Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota Mississippi, North Carolina, New Mexico, Nevada, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Wisconsin |
Delaware has been removed.
- 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
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For COVID 19 Information Connecticut Residents Can Call 2-1-1 or text CTCOVID to 898211
NEWS
Five CT Restaurant Owners Arrested After Repeated COVID Violations
nbcnewyork.com
How COVID could help CT reset its economy
ctpost.com
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Back to Business Center: As the industry looks for guidance on reopening properties, AHLA has collected a variety of leading resources from industry experts including AHLA Premier Partners, Allied Plus and Allied Members. These reopening resources focus on what’s next as economies reopen and includes a checklists for enhanced cleaning practices, the latest contactless technologies, workplace protocols to meet the new health/safety challenges and more.
ahla.com/reopen
Stay Safe Checklist
: The top priority for the hotel industry is the health and safety of guests and employees. We want every guest to experience a clean and safe hotel, no matter where they stay. In support of these efforts, AHLA has united the industry around the announcement of the “
Safe Stay Guest Checklist
,” a list for guests on how to travel safely, including the required use of face coverings in all indoor public spaces. This checklist is part of AHLA’s
Safe Stay
guidelines, an industry-wide, enhanced set of health and safety protocols designed to provide a safe and clean environment for all hotel guests and employees.
Does Your Hotel Have Contactless Check-In? Please Let Us Know!
AHLA is building an online listing of all the hotel mobile apps that allow for contactless check-in. If your hotel provides guests with this option. Please
email us
the links to download your app and we’ll add it to our growing list online, designed to help guests and employees have a Safe Stay.
COVID-19 Precautions for Hotels
, a new course developed by AHLEI in collaboration with the American Hotel & Lodging Association's Safe Stay Initiative, available now. As states reopen their economies, hotels must be prepared to welcome back guests and employees while addressing new health and safety challenges presented by COVID-19. 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
AHLA Advocacy Update
Presented by AHLA Government Affairs team
Thursday, July 23 @2pm EDT
Hospitality Laundry: Remaining Guest Ready in the COVID-19 World
Presented by AHLA Allied Member PureStar
Tuesday, July 28 @2pm EDT
Safe Stay Webinar
Wednesday, July 29th @ 3pm EDT
*Please login using your member ID to view the webinars.
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"This Weekend" Page is Back!
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We’ve resumed our popular “This Weekend” page on
CTvisit.com
, which promotes events and drives traffic to our tourism attractions.
To let these highly motivated consumers know about your business’ happenings, please create new event listings or update your events on
CTvisit.com
, whether they are virtual or in-person.
If you want to create a new event listing, please start
here
. To create new events associated with your existing listing, please log into your account by starting
here
. If you have any questions or need help, please email
Jean.Hebert@ct.gov.
Thank you for all you do to support Connecticut Tourism!
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Hotel groups sue SF over coronavirus daily room cleaning law
sfchronicle.com
Does Elite Status Matter Anymore? Rethinking Hotel Loyalty In A Time Of COVID
hospitalitynet.org
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Lodging Reopening Guidelines and Resources
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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.
Guidelines:
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?
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Total cases:
3,698,161; +67,574
Total deaths:
139,659; +877
NEWS
Mapping the Spread of the Coronavirus Outbreak Around the U.S. and the World
time.com
'A Wake-Up Call': States Battle New Surge In Coronavirus Cases
npr.org
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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
- 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
14 043 176 cases; +166 735
597 583 deaths; +4 496
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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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