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Connecticut Lodging Association
Coronavirus Update 9/18/20
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Governor Lamont Announces Launch of New Paid Leave Authority Website To Help Navigate Paid Leave in Connecticut |
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Governor Ned Lamont, in partnership with the Connecticut Paid Leave Authority, today announced the launch of a new website – CTPaidLeave.org – with the goal of supporting all Connecticut residents to understand their roles, rights, and responsibilities based on the Paid Family and Medical Leave Act (PFMLA). The site is built to provide information for all employers, employees, and healthcare providers to better navigate this new, comprehensive program, administered by the Connecticut Paid Leave Authority.
The Connecticut Paid Leave program is set to begin on January 1, 2021, making the new website a vital tool for all impacted employees, employers, sole proprietors and self-employed individuals to understand their roles and responsibilities. Paid Leave program benefits become accessible to qualified employees beginning on January 1, 2022. Read more.
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Coronavirus (COVID19) in Connecticut |
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Overall Summary Total**; Change Since Yesterday
COVID-19 Cases 55,386; +220
COVID-19-Associated Deaths 4,488; +1
Patients Currently Hospitalized with COVID-19 75; +5
COVID-19 PCR Tests Reported 1,405,974; +13,857
**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 15, the following locations meet the criteria:
Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia, 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 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 Coronavirus Metrics Take Concerning Turn patch.com
'I will refuse to wear a mask': CT residents sound off on new pandemic fines ctpost.com
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AHLA’s grassroots effort to save hotel jobs is already making an impact. Thanks to your ongoing participation, we have now surpassed an unprecedented 200,000 total letters, calls, and tweets to members of Congress pleading for relief, and count more than 50,000 hoteliers as HoteslACT members. We must continue this momentum!
If you have already shared your story with your member of Congress, please pass this message on to a colleague and encourage them to do the same. We cannot wait until 2021, we must act now.
Please go to HotelsAct.org for more information. It is imperative that they 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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STR: U.S. hotel results for week ending 12 September |
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6-12 September 2020 (percentage change from comparable week in 2019):
- Occupancy: 48.5% (-30.2%)
- Average daily rate (ADR): US$98.99 (-25.5%)
- Revenue per available room (RevPAR): US$47.96 (-48.1%)
Occupancy for the week prior was above 49.0%, lifted by Labor Day Weekend. For the week ending with 12 September, demand was 1.6% less, at 17.7 million room nights sold. The highest occupancy markets were those housing displaced residents from Hurricane Laura and western wildfires, with Louisiana North (77.2%) and Louisiana South (76.8%) showing the highest levels in the metric. The Oregon Area(73.7%) and California North (73.3%) markets were also among the top 5 highest occupancy levels for the week. str.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: 6,613,331, +41,464
Total deaths: 196,277, +1,224
NEWS
Live updates: Three-quarters of Americans worry over vaccine haste, as global coronavirus cases top 30 million washingtonpost.com
Coronavirus Maps: How Severe Is Your State's Outbreak? 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
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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
29 737 453; cases; +292 307
937 391; deaths; +6 057
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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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