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Connecticut Lodging Association
Coronavirus Update 8/5/20
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CLA Human Trafficking Prevention Training- open to all lodging employees.
8/13/20 at 9:00 a.m. See below for further details or REGISTER HERE
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Tell Congress: Stop the Surprise PPP Tax Liability |
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Did you know that restaurant operators who had Protection Program (PPP) loans forgiven may lose some key tax deductions, creating a surprise tax liability? And that the majority of restaurants might not be eligible for a new round of PPP funding? These two critical issues are why you need to take action now to protect restaurants from a surprise tax liability.
Congress needs to hear from restaurants now. Negotiations are ongoing for this final relief package and time is of the essence!
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Coronavirus (COVID19) in Connecticut |
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Overall Summary Total**; Change Since Yesterday
COVID-19 Cases 50,110; +48
COVID-19-Associated Deaths 4,437; +0
Patients Currently Hospitalized with COVID-19 60; +4
COVID-19 PCR Tests Reported 834,303; +7090
**Includes confirmed plus probable cases
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As of Tuesday, August 4, there are 34 states and Puerto Rico that meet the criteria:
Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, Californiai, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Nevada, Ohio, Oklahoma, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, 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 6/18/20
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For COVID 19 Information Connecticut Residents Can Call 2-1-1 or text CTCOVID to 898211
NEWS
Dr. Fauci: CT In 'Good Place' With Coronavirus, 'Stay Vigilant' patch.com
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Three Things You Need to Know: August 4, 2020 |
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The SBA released additional guidelines on PPP loan forgiveness. Meanwhile, progress, albeit slow, continues in Congress on the next pandemic relief package. Finally, we still need your help to drive home our industry message to lawmakers.
Here are the top three things you need to know:
1. Additional PPP Guidance Released: The Small Business Administration (SBA) and the Treasury Department today released additional Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) FAQs focused on PPP loan forgiveness. This document provides further details on the loan forgiveness process, required documentation, cost eligibility, and forgiveness amount calculations.
2. Recovery Sector Loan Program: The Recovery Sector Loan program would modify the SBA’s existing 7(a) loan program to include 20-year, one percent interest loans to small businesses with at least a 50 percent reduction in revenue due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
3. The Push to Save Hotel Jobs Continues: Without assistance many hotels will close their doors for good and jobs will be lost. Please sign up for HotelsACT. If you’ve already done so, please forward the HotelsACT link to everyone you know in our industry.
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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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DCF Human Trafficking Prevention Course for Lodging |
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Join us Thursday, August 13 for CLA's first virtual training course on Human Trafficking Prevention from the CT Department of Children and Families. This course is open to all and any lodging employees. Please register each employee who will attend the course separately.
Please send any questions in advance to info@ctlodging.org, with subject line 8/13 HTP Question. Please submit any advance questions by noon, 8/11/20.
When: Thursday, August 13, 2020 | 9:00-11:00 a.m.
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CT Event Industry Coalition Group Meeting |
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The call is to go over any questions you may have about current state protocols and to discuss the current projects in place to help our industry.
Wednesday Aug 5th | 12:30 PM EST
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Hospitality Financial Leadership - 7 Daily Revenue Audit Must Dos hotel-online.com
Why In-Room Entertainment Is Crucial for Improving the Hotel Guest Journey hotelbusiness.com
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Lodging Reopening Guidelines and Resources |
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Guidelines:
PPP Application Deadline Extension - The federal government has extended the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) until August 8. Businesses that haven’t yet applied for a PPP loan can find a list of SBA-approved banks and credit unions that accept PPP applications at sba.gov/paycheckprotection/find
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: 4,698,818; +49,716
Total deaths: 155,204; +733
NEWS
U.S. averages more than 1,000 coronavirus-related deaths for ninth day in a row washingtonpost.com
Covid-19 is more widespread than ever in the US, even hitting Americans living on islands 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
18 142 718; cases; +219 862
691 013; deaths; +4 278
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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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