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Connecticut Lodging Association
Coronavirus Update 8/26/20
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Lamont administration extends expanded outdoor dining through November 12 & modifies liquor credit extension |
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Governor Lamont issued Executive Order No. 7OOO, the 67th Executive Order since enacting the emergency declarations and details for restaurant owners and operators. Please see the new highlights below:
EXTENSION OF EXPANDED OUTDOOR DINING:
Extends previously enacted provisions regarding outdoor dining through November 12, 2020
MODIFICATION OF THE EXTENSION OF 30-DAY PERIOD OF CREDIT FOR LIQUOR PERMITTEES:
Modifies the period of credit available to certain liquor permittees so that the maximum period of credit shall be 60 days after the date of delivery.
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Coronavirus (COVID19) in Connecticut |
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Overall Summary Total**; Change Since Yesterday
COVID-19 Cases 52,040; +29
COVID-19-Associated Deaths 4,463; +3
Patients Currently Hospitalized with COVID-19 59; +2
COVID-19 PCR Tests Reported 1,080,637; +4992
**Includes confirmed plus probable cases
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As of Tuesday, August 25, the following locations meet the criteria:
Alabama, Arkansas, California, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, 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
Lamont: CT Coronavirus Infection Rate Still Below 1 Percent patch.com
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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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Tell Us What’s New for Fall & Winter! |
Inspiringly, many of you are finding ways to adapt and even enhance the visitor experience at your property or events, despite the many challenges this year.
We salute your resilience and creativity and want to share what you’re doing with residents and local visitors on CTvisit.com, social media and through public relations.
Tell us what’s new or different for fall and winter at your property or event, including:
· Fall favorites—re-imagined with safety top of mind (e.g., hiking, apple picking, ghost tours)
· New amenities, experiences or events born out of the safety rules (e.g., drive-up hotel check-in/check-out, virtual classes, al fresco dining)
· New or unique outdoor activities or events for families and adults (e.g., drive-in movies, pop-up concerts, wildlife tours/cruises)
· New or unique indoor activities or events for families and adults (e.g., exhibits, shows, tours)
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Travelers are flocking to Airbnb, Vrbo more than hotels during COVID-19 pandemic. But why?
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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: 5,715,567; +33,076
Total deaths: 176,617; +394
NEWS
While nationwide surge may be slowing, officials warn of troubling Covid-19 signs across US heartland cnn.com
Here’s why new cases of the coronavirus are down across most of the U.S. cnbc.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
23 697 273; cases; +205 566
814 438; deaths; +4 444
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