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Connecticut Lodging Association
Coronavirus Update 12/4/20
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CT Paid Leave Program Registration |
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IT'S TIME TO REGISTER YOUR BUSINESS
The CT Paid Leave program applies to all Connecticut businesses with one or more employees, therefore it is important for all employers with Connecticut workers to register with the CT Paid Leave Authority. As registration is now open, visit CTPaidLeave.org to register your business.
Businesses interested in seeking an exemption from the program can learn about the CT Paid Leave opt-out requirements and apply for an exemption from the program through the registration process.
Sole proprietors and those who are self-employed are eligible to opt in to the program through the registration process.
To begin the registration process, please visit the CT Paid Leave website’s registration page by clicking the button below.
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Coronavirus (COVID19) in Connecticut |
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Overall Summary Total**; Change Since Yesterday
COVID-19 Cases 126,177; +4,751
COVID-19-Associated Deaths; 5,111; +20
Patients Currently Hospitalized with COVID-19; 1,191; +11
COVID-19 PCR Tests Reported 3,386,127; +66,645
Daily Test Positivity; 7.13%
**Includes confirmed plus probable cases
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Travel Advisory Updated October 20, 2020
Anyone traveling into Connecticut from a state with a positive 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 (CDC) has issued a Level 3 Travel Health Notice, are directed to:
1. Self-quarantine for a 14-day period from the time of last contact within the identified state
2. Provide proof of negative COVID-19 test results within three days of arrival to avoid quarantining
3. Get tested in Connecticut and quarantine until receipt of negative test results
The list of impacted locations is updated on a weekly basis every Tuesday as the situation develops across the country. Click here to see impacted states.
Residents of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut are exempt from this advisory but are advised to avoid non-essential travel.
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, December 1, the following locations meet the criteria:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virgin Islands, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
- Hotels Updated
- Indoor Recreation
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Event Guidance: Indoor Events | Outdoor Events
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Gatherings: Effective, November 6
- Indoor private gatherings at commercial establishment/places of business – 25 people
- Indoor private gatherings at private residents – 25 people
- Outdoor private gatherings – 100 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
CT Reports Highest Coronavirus Positivity Test Rate Ever patch.com
Gov. Lamont lays out phases of CT COVID vaccine distribution plan wtnh.com
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Dear AHLA & HotelsACT Members,
There are a number of positive developments coming from Capitol Hill as members of Congress move closer to a compromise on a deal for another round of COVID relief before the year ends. A group of bipartisan Senators, in partnership with the House Problem Solvers Caucus, released a broad compromise package that includes numerous hotel industry priorities, including a second draw of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funds and limited liability protections.
We must continue to apply pressure on Congress and demand that they take action to support the hotel industry and our employees!
We have created a letter for you to send to your elected officials to let them know that the hotel industry cannot wait for COVID relief!
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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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STR: U.S. hotel results for week ending 28 November |
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HENDERSONVILLE, Tennessee—U.S. weekly hotel occupancy fell to its lowest level since late May, according to the latest data from STRthrough 28 November.
22-28 November 2020 (percentage change from comparable week in 2019):
- Occupancy: 36.2% (-28.5%)
- Average daily rate (ADR): US$92.49 (-17.8%)
- Revenue per available room (RevPAR): US$33.49 (-41.2%)
TSA checkpoint counts increased sharply with more than 6 million passengers during both the week before and of Thanksgiving. However, that increased air travel volume did not translate to more hotel rooms sold as weekly demand (13.2 million) and occupancy fell to their lowest levels since late May. This would indicate that a bulk of travelers opted to stay with family during the holiday. str.com
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On the journey to post-pandemic recovery, hoteliers need to be clever about which revenue intelligence solutions they invest in hospitalitynet.org
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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: 13,822,249 +196,227
Total deaths: 272,525 +2,762
NEWS
Dec. 3 Coronavirus updates: U.S. experiences highest number of daily deaths live updates: Latest news on Covid vaccine distribution and CDC guidelines 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
64 350 473; cases; +618 856
1 494 668; deaths; +12,075
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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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