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Connecticut Lodging Association
Coronavirus Update 2/10/21
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CONNECTICUT FY 2022 – FY 2023 BIENNIUM GOVERNOR’S BUDGET |
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The components of our budget work in harmony with our policy objectives, particularly combatting the global health crisis and investing in our partners and residents during this critical time. This year, we have been able to focus resources to fund the continuation of a robust testing program and the ramp up of the COVID-19 vaccination program, reducing the impact on our residents. Our investment of more than $500 million has helped make Connecticut a leader in response to this public health crisis. Further, by allocating additional supplementary funding for nonprofit providers, nursing homes, hospitals, small businesses, municipalities, housing supports, and education re-opening from the Coronavirus Relief Fund and other federal stimulus funds, we have been able to respond to the seeming ever-changing dynamic of the coronavirus, maintain our social safety net, lessen the burden on lower and middle income families, and preserve the elements that have led to the financial successes we have experienced in recent years. |
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Coronavirus (COVID19) in Connecticut |
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Overall Summary Total**; Change Since Yesterday
COVID-19 Cases 264,608; +869
COVID-19 PCR Tests Reported; 6,088,430; +47,026
Patients Currently Hospitalized with COVID-19; 826; +11
COVID-19-Associated Deaths; 7,298; +16
Daily Test Positivity; 3.84%
**Includes confirmed plus probable cases
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Travel Advisory Updated December 19, 2020
Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has signed an executive order revising the guidelines for the travel advisory he enacted earlier this year in Connecticut amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic in order to streamline its operations and align with recently modified guidance on the virus from the U.S Center for Disease Control and Prevention.
Effective at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, December 19, 2020, the revised Connecticut COVID-19 Travel Advisory will:
- Apply to all travelers – both foreign and domestic – entering Connecticut from any location, except for the neighboring states of New Jersey, New York, and Rhode Island; and
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Require all affected travelers to complete the Connecticut Travel Health Form (available at ct.gov/travelform) and self-quarantine for a period of 10 days or until a negative COVID-19 test result.
There will be three exemptions from the requirement to self-quarantine:
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Testing alternative exemption: Applicable to any affected traveler who has had a negative test for COVID-19 in the 72 hours prior to their arrival in Connecticut, or subsequent to their arrival in Connecticut, and had submitted such negative test result to the commissioner of the Department of Public Health. This can be either a PCR test or a rapid antigen test.
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Essential worker exemption: Applicable to essential workers traveling for work-related purposes.
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Tested positive for COVID-19 exemption: Applicable to an affected traveler who has tested positive for COVID-19 within 90 days prior to his or her arrival in Connecticut and has clinically recovered, or has not been symptomatic for a period of 10 days since symptom onset or such positive test if not symptomatic, and has submitted such test result to the commissioner of the Department of Public Health.
For further information on the Connecticut COVID-19 Travel Advisory, including an extensive list of frequently asked questions (FAQ), visit ct.gov/Coronavirus/travel.
- 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 – 50 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
Phase 1B COVID vaccine distribution expanding; CT residents 65-74 able to enroll starting Thursday
Connecticut's COVID-19 Test Positive Rate Remains Below 4% as Hospitalizations Increase
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What Do Biden Administration Policies Mean for the Hotel Industry? |
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Join AHLA President & CEO Chip Rogers and AHLA’s Government Affairs experts for exclusive insights on how the New Biden Administration’s efforts impact the hotel industry, including Executive Orders, policy proposals, Administration Appointments and more!
Topics include:
- How do the President’s Executive Orders and Policy Directives drive COVID-19 Relief and Recovery?
- What is the impact of the Congressional confirmations?
- How are the hotel industry’s advocacy priorities taking shape in the 117th Congress and beyond the beltway?
Thursday, February 11
2pm EST
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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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Leisure & Hospitality Accounts for Whopping 39% of Jobs Lost to Pandemic hotel-online.com
What COVID-induced changes in hospitality are here to stay? phocuswire.com
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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: 26,939,515 +86,706
Total deaths: 463,659 +1,622
NEWS
Variant cases in US spike by 73%, with Florida leading the way; CVS, Walgreens to start giving shots Friday: Latest COVID-19 updates usatoday.com
Covid-19 Live Updates: After a Brutal Winter Rise, U.S. Virus Deaths Are Declining nytimes.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
106 321 987; cases; +296,724
2 325 282; deaths; +8,680
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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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