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Connecticut Lodging Association
Coronavirus Update 9/4/20
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COVID-19 Precautions for Hotels |
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AHLA is proud to announce a new enhanced version of COVID-19 Precautions for Hotels, a hotel-specific online training course designed specifically for cleaning and safety during the pandemic. This valuable training tool was developed in partnership with the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI) and now includes a brand new module focused on de-escalation training for employees. The new de-escalation module offers all hotel employees guidance on how to reduce tensions and promote a safe environment while maintaining the spirit of hospitality throughout all interactions.
The training course was created in consultation with the AHLA’s Safe Stay Advisory Council and represents a united industry approach around the Safe Stay guidelines endorsed by all major U.S. hotel brands, hospitality associations in 50 states and Canada, and thousands of hotel properties across the country committed to ensuring the health and safety of guests and employees while continuing to provide outstanding service.
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Coronavirus (COVID19) in Connecticut |
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Overall Summary Total**; Change Since Yesterday
COVID-19 Cases 53,209; +101
COVID-19-Associated Deaths 4,468; +1
Patients Currently Hospitalized with COVID-19 65; +0
COVID-19 PCR Tests Reported 1,216,083; +14234
**Includes confirmed plus probable cases
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As of Tuesday, September 1, the following locations meet the criteria:
Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, California, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, Nevada, Oklahoma, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virgin Islands, 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
Governor Warns of Potential for November COVID-19 Resurgence; Urges Safety Over Holiday Weekend nbcconnecticut.com
CT Coronavirus Updates: Positive Test Rate Remains Low patch.com
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As of Monday afternoon, coronavirus cases in the U.S. increased 0.4% to 6.02 million, as compared to the same time yesterday, according to data collected by Johns Hopkins University and Bloomberg News. The national increase in cases was below the average daily increase of 0.7% over the past week. California had the largest number of confirmed cases at 708,675, a 0.6% increase from the same time the previous day. North Dakota experienced a 2.9% increase in the number of cases from the same time yesterday, bringing the total to 11,816. Texas saw the largest number of deaths reported in the last 24 hours, with 76 lives lost.
Vaccine
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On Wednesday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released guidelines for distributing a coronavirus vaccine if one is approved for public use in the United States. Health-care workers, essential personnel, and vulnerable Americans, such the elderly and individuals with underlying health conditions, would be the first to receive the vaccine.
- CDC director Dr. Robert Redfield said on Friday that if a coronavirus vaccine is authorized, there will likely be a limited supply at first. One factor contributing to potential shortages is the possibility that the vaccine will require two separate doses. Paul Mango, deputy chief of staff for policy at the Department of Health and Human Services, announced Friday that in order to accelerate the rollout process, drug companies have already begun manufacturing three vaccines that have not yet been approved by the Food and Drug Administration.
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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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STR: U.S. hotel results for week ending 29 August |
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23-29 August 2020 (percentage change from comparable week in 2019):
- Occupancy: 48.2% (-27.7%)
- Average daily rate (ADR): US$98.39 (-23.2%)
- Revenue per available room (RevPAR): US$47.38 (-44.5%)
The industry sold 237,000 fewer room nights than the previous week, which represented a demand decrease of 1.3%. Week-over-week demand improvements were a constant since mid-April, but as summer ends and leisure travel fades, hotel performance gains have flattened. 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: 6,087,403
Total deaths: 185,092
NEWS
The US coronavirus death toll is projected to reach 410,000 in the next four months cnn.com
Exclusive: Two-thirds of Americans say they won't get COVID-19 vaccine when it's first available usatoday.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
26 121 999; cases; +281 899
864 618; deaths; +6 113
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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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