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Connecticut Lodging Association
Coronavirus Update 10/14/20
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STR: U.S. leads in hotel openings during pandemic |
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The U.S. opened more hotels and rooms than any country between the beginning of March and end of September, according to global pipeline data from STR. At the same time, the country has shown significant growth in project deferrals and abandonments.
As of 1 October, the U.S. opened 521 properties accounting for 55,395 rooms over the seven-month period. Five additional countries have opened more than 2,000 rooms throughout the course of the pandemic.
The number of rooms in construction in the U.S. has declined from the country’s peak in April (220,207 rooms). In September, the U.S. had 216,063 rooms in construction, which was still up 6.1% year over year.
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Coronavirus (COVID19) in Connecticut |
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Overall Summary Total**; Change Since Yesterday
COVID-19 Cases 61,697; +320
COVID-19-Associated Deaths 4,533; +1
Patients Currently Hospitalized with COVID-19 172; +17
COVID-19 PCR Tests Reported 1,907,888; +13,398
**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, October 13, the following locations meet the criteria:
Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, 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
CT faces its single-largest COVID-19 infection spike in four months ctmirror.org
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With just three weeks until the election, and a stalemate in Washington over an additional economic stimulus bill, a new survey commissioned by AHLA shows that Americans strongly support Congress remaining in session until an agreement can be reached.
The new survey comes on the heels of an announcement this morning by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell announcing that the Senate will vote on new funding for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) sometime next week.
Key findings of the survey include:
- Voters name travel and tourism as the industry most affected by the economic downturn caused by COVID-19
- 93 percent of voters are concerned about the effects of COVID-19 on small businesses
- 90 percent support Congress passing an economic stimulus bill to support small businesses and protect jobs
- 89 percent say Congress should remain in session until reaching an agreement
We will continue advancing our message that Congress must together to help the most affected small businesses and employees, including and especially, ours to survive this crisis.
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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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Three Ways Small Market and Independent Hotels Can Propel the Industry Forward 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: 7,787,548 +46,614
Total deaths: 214,446 +338
NEWS
Coronavirus updates: CDC chief warns small home gatherings a threat as state cases spike usatoday.com
The US is beginning to see a resurgence of Covid-19 cases. Small household gatherings are helping drive the surge, CDC chief says 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
37 888 384; cases; +274 967
1 081 868; deaths; +3 915
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