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Connecticut Lodging Association
Coronavirus Update 10/7/20
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AHLA COVID-19 Government Affairs Update |
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AHLA continues to fight for the hotel industry and our efforts are making a difference.Talks resume between Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Secretary Steven Mnuchin as the lead negotiators work to strike a deal. But uncertainty remains! Join the AHLA Government Affairs team to breakdown the latest on Capitol Hill.
Topics include:
- Details and updates around AHLA's COVID RELIEF NOW Coalition
- Potential relief options ahead of the next recess
- State and Local Updates
Thursday, October 8
2pm EDT
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Coronavirus (COVID19) in Connecticut |
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Overall Summary Total**; Change Since Yesterday
COVID-19 Cases 59,241; +121
COVID-19-Associated Deaths 4,521; +4
Patients Currently Hospitalized with COVID-19 129; +0
COVID-19 PCR Tests Reported 1,742,022; +17,714
**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 6, the following locations meet the criteria:
Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, 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
Report: CT among top states that people are moving to ctpost.com
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AHLA continues to lead the fight in Washington for additional COVID relief. With the Senate adjourned until October 19, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi had put House lawmakers on standby for a potential vote on a relief package. However, this afternoon President Trump signaled that negotiations should end until after the election.
We have generated 35,000 letters, calls, and tweets to members of Congress in the last three weeks alone. Since the start of the pandemic we have generated 250,000! Now is not the time to stop. We need more!
Led by AHLA, the COVID RELIEF NOW Coalition today released a new ad called, “No Recess Without Relief,” imploring Congress to not leave town without passing additional COVID economic relief before the election. More than 240 companies and organizations, representing both the public and private sector, have joined us in demanding Congress take action. The ad is running across digital platforms.
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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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Bye Bye Mattress Commercial Volume Program |
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The Mattress Recycling Council's Bye Bye Mattress Program collects more than
1.5 million mattresses for recycling each year from across its program states. Contributing to that success are mattress retailers, hotels, universities, hospitals and other organizations that dispose of many mattresses at once.
NO-COST MATTRESS RECYCLING FOR BUSINESSES
Contact MRC today to receive:
• No-cost recycling services.
• No-cost drop-off at a participating
recycler (no minimum required).
• No-cost transportation of collected mattresses to a participating recycler (50 unit minimum required).
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FAU Expert Insists Deep Price Discounts Now Will Set Bad Precedent for Hotels After Coronavirus Crisis Ends hotel-online.com
Travel Buyers Estimate Significant Reduction in 2021 Business Travel Volumes
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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: 7,436,278 +39,548
Total deaths: 209,560 +361
NEWS
Half of US states are reporting increased Covid-19 cases and some leaders push new measures cnn.com
Coronavirus: Health experts join global anti-lockdown movement bbc.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
35 537 491; cases; +259 046
1 042 798; deaths; +4 229
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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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