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Connecticut Lodging Association
Coronavirus Update 7/8/20
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Coronavirus (COVID19) in Connecticut
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Overall Summary Total**; Change Since Yesterday
COVID-19 Cases
47,033; +57
COVID-19-Associated Deaths
4,338; +0
Patients Currently Hospitalized with COVID-19
83; +14
COVID-19 PCR Tests Reported
528,130; +5,745
**Includes confirmed plus probable cases
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As of Tuesday, July 7, there are nineteen states that meet the criteria:
Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Nevada, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah
FAQ for Lodging:
- If I am coming to Connecticut to a hotel or bed and breakfast, can I do the quarantine there? Yes. Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey are all asking hotels to communicate the 14-day quarantine to guests who have traveled from one of the impacted states.
- Can travelers be tested for COVID-19 instead of self-quarantine? Quarantine is the best option to prevent spread of disease. However, if a 14-day self-quarantine is not possible, travelers from the impacted states may enter Connecticut if they have had a negative viral test (not an antibody test) for COVID-19 in the 72 hours prior to travel.
- Phase 2 - Lodging Guidelines: English | Spanish
- Gatherings Expanded: Effective, Friday July 3
- Indoor private gatherings – 25 people
- Outdoor private gatherings – 100 people, one time exception for graduations at 150 people
- Outdoor organized gatherings (e.g. fireworks, concerts in municipal parks) – 15 feet of space blanket to blanket, cap of 500 people. Event organizer responsible for compliance with guidance.
- Outdoor event venues (e.g. amphitheaters, race tracks) – 25% of fire capacity and distancing
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For COVID 19 Information Connecticut Residents Can Call 2-1-1 or text CTCOVID to 898211
NEWS
CT Reports Zero Coronavirus Deaths For First Time In 100+ Days
patch.com
19 States Now Subject to Connecticut, NY, NJ Travel Quarantine Advisory
nbcconnecticut.com
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Cyber security: Are your employees cutting corners while working from home?
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Even as we reopen, remote work is here to stay to some degree. Distractions while working from home, pressure to hit deadlines and the use of personal devices are creating additional security risks for remote workers. Research reveals that half of employees are cutting corners with regards to cyber security while working from home. Yet there are some simple steps we can help you take to ensure you're protected. We're here to help!
FULL ARTICLE
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Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Data Released:
The Small Business Administration (SBA) and Department of Treasury
released
detailed loan-level data related to the 4.9 million loans provided under the PPP which was passed by Congress in the CARES Act in March of this year. The data is available
here
.
According to the data released by the SBA, nearly 90,000 businesses participated in the PPP loan program and only 8.1% of funds available went to hotels, restaurants and food service industry. AHLA continues to press Congress to reallocate the remaining PPP funds into a new lending facility for the most severely impacted industries, including hospitality.
AHLA Endorses the TEST Act:
AHLA officially endorsed the Timely and Effective Systematic Testing (TEST) Act, which was introduced last week by Senators Cory Gardner (R-CO), Michael Bennet (D-CO), Mitt Romney (R-UT), and Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ). The legislation is designed to create a modernized, focused approach to testing, making it easier and safer for Americans to begin traveling and staying in hotels again. AHLA believes that increased testing is a critical component to regaining consumer confidence and regaining lost demand due to COVID-19.
Delays Expected for Employment Recovery:
The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released its
10 year forecast report
late last week which estimates the nation’s unemployment rate will
remain high
for the next decade and that our nation’s economy will continue to recover over the next decade. The CBO estimates that unemployment will remain above the pre-COVID levels through 2030, averaging 6.1 percent up from the pre-COVID estimates of 4.2 percent. The CBO forecast report does acknowledge the important role that the four economic stimulus and recovery packages Congress has passed to date to help mitigate the economic damage.
COVID-19 Precautions for Hotels, a new course developed by AHLEI in collaboration with the American Hotel & Lodging Association's Safe Stay Initiative, available now. As states reopen their economies, hotels must be prepared to welcome back guests and employees while addressing new health and safety challenges presented by COVID-19. 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.
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Webinars
AHLA Government Affairs Advocacy Update
Presented by AHLA Government Affairs Team
Thursday, July 9 at 2pm EDT
Survive and Start to Thrive in a Post-COVID World
Tuesday, July 14 at 2pm EDT
*Please login using your member ID to view the webinars.
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Hotel Industry Launches Training Course To Advance Safe Stay Guidelines
hospitalitynet.org
Despite Covid-19, New Summer 2020 Hotel Openings Offer Hope For Travel Rebound
forbes.com
Hotel Industry Seeking Long-Term Relief to Avoid Historic Wave of Foreclosures
travelpulse.com
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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
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Lodging Reopening Guidelines and Resources
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All businesses subject to the Phase 1 and Phase 2 reopening rules are required to self-certify prior to opening, this includes all lodging.
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:
2,932,596; +46,329
Total deaths:
130,133; +322
NEWS
Coronavirus updates: US shatters previous record of new cases
abcnews.go.com
Live updates: Dozens of Fla. hospitals run out of ICU beds as U.S. approaches 3 million coronavirus cases
washingtonpost.com
Photo: By The New York Times | Source: Johns Hopkins University
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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
- 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
11 500 302 cases; +172 512
535 759 deaths; +3 419
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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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