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Connecticut Lodging Association
Coronavirus Update 9/21/20
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Sector Rules and Certification for Reopen |
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All businesses subject to the Phase 1 and Phase 2 reopening rules are required to self-certify prior to opening. Please review updated Rules by Sector below.
Bar seating is permitted so long as the following conditions are met:
• Staff working behind the bar follow all personal protection requirements; and
Work behind the bar is limited to pouring/serving beverages, taking/processing orders, serving food, and delivering/picking up the bill. All mixing of drinks and other work performed behind the bar must be performed at a distance of 6 ft from customers seated at the bar or a physical barrier (e.g. Plexiglas) must be used if within the 6 ft spacing; and
• The Plexiglas barrier must be at least 30 inches high and a gap/opening at the bottom of the barrier is allowed for food and drink service as long as the gap/opening is no more than 8 inches high.
Parties must be seated at bars (no standing customer service), and parties must be spaced at least 6 ft from other parties or a physical barrier (e.g. Plexiglas) must be used.
Bar service allowed
ONLY DURING PRIVATE EVENTS:
• Walk-up bar service is allowed, provided patrons follow proper social distancing guidelines and do not congregate at bar
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Coronavirus (COVID19) in Connecticut |
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Overall Summary Total**; Change Since Yesterday
COVID-19 Cases 55,527; +141
COVID-19-Associated Deaths 4,492; +4
Patients Currently Hospitalized with COVID-19 77; +2
COVID-19 PCR Tests Reported 1,419,839; +13,865
**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, September 15, the following locations meet the criteria:
Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia, 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 8/18/20
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For COVID 19 Information Connecticut Residents Can Call 2-1-1 or text CTCOVID to 898211
NEWS
Young Adults Continue Coronavirus Trend In CT patch.com
‘Behaviors have changed’: CT hotels hit hard by pandemic ctinsider.com
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Our industry continues to suffer dire consequences due to the pandemic and subsequent economic impact. Hoteliers and employees need relief, and they need it NOW.
In less than two weeks, Congress will head out to the campaign trail. After that, no significant relief legislation is likely to get passed until 2021.
Take action today. We know what our industry needs to recover and so should they! Let's show Congress the hotel industry will not take a single day off until new legislation is passed to help hotels.
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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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COVID-19: Hotel Industry Impact str.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: 6,748,935, +42,561
Total deaths: 198,754, +655
NEWS
Coronavirus updates: US death toll nears 200K; CDC's updated guidelines acknowledge danger of breath droplets usatoday.com
More than half of states are reporting more new coronavirus cases as the US nears 200,000 deaths 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
30 905 162; cases; +279 475
958 703; deaths; +4 798
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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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