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Connecticut Lodging Association
Coronavirus Update 10/12/20
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CT leisure & hospitality sector doing better than most, but still faces tough road ahead |
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It’s no secret that these are dark days for the leisure and hospitality sector. But there may be light at the end of the tunnel in Connecticut, according to some observers.
Complicating the situation is Connecticut’s policy when it comes to out-of-state visitors, which by its nature is always in flux. Anyone traveling here from a state with a positive Covid case rate higher than 10 per 100,000 residents, or higher than a 10% test positivity rate over a 7-day rolling average, or from a country for which the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a Level 3 Travel Health Notice, is directed to self-quarantine for a 14-day period from the time of last contact within the identified state or country. As of Oct. 5, there were 35 states and U.S. territories on that list.
In addition, while the state’s tourism industry has been generating about $15.5 billion in business sales, $2.2 billion in tax revenues — including $960 million in state and local taxes — and 84,254 jobs (123,500 total supported jobs), those numbers will all be significantly lower this year, although Connecticut Office of Tourism Director Randy Fiveash has yet to say just how bad they’ll be.
Meanwhile, the U.S. Travel Association (USTA) is estimating that spending on domestic travel will decline by 75% to $39 billion this year, with the number of trips taken by U.S. residents falling by 30% to 1.6 billion – the lowest number since 1991. Read more.
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Coronavirus (COVID19) in Connecticut |
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Overall Summary Total**; Change Since Yesterday
COVID-19 Cases 60,038; +290
COVID-19-Associated Deaths 4,530; +3
Patients Currently Hospitalized with COVID-19 134; +6
COVID-19 PCR Tests Reported 1,794,099; +17,257
**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
‘Please Wear a Mask': Cases Continue to Climb in Southeastern CT, Testing Available
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October 13, 2020
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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: 7,694,865 +53,363
Total deaths: 213,614 +577
NEWS
US Covid cases climb as midwestern states report steep increases theguardian.com
Coronavirus: Why are infections rising again in US? 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
37 326 080; cases; +321 634
1 073 973; deaths; +4 477
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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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