Connecticut Lodging Association
Coronavirus Update 7/29/2021
ServSafe Manager Food Protection Certification
All restaurants in Connecticut are required to have a certified food protection manager on staff. The ServSafe Manager course will certify you as a certified food protection manager, formerly known as the QFO. The Connecticut Restaurant Association is currently offering three different options for certification: In-person classes, Online Classes with an In-Person Proctor and Online Classes with Take Exam at Home. 

All three options meet the state requirement for certification. Details for each are below. If you have any questions, email servsafe@ctrestaurant.org 
Coronavirus (COVID19) in Connecticut
Connecticut Update: as of July 28, 2021 4:00 p.m. portal.ct.gov/coronavirus
Overall Summary Total**; Change Since Yesterday
COVID-19 Cases 353,505; +391
COVID-19 Tests Reported; 9,872,910; +13,223
Daily Test Positivity; 2.96%
Patients Currently Hospitalized with COVID-19; 103; -2
**Includes confirmed plus probable cases
U.S. - COVID19: What is the current situation?
Cases & Latest Updates 7/28/21 Cases in U.S.
Total cases: 34,631,447 +80,701
Total deaths: 609,441 +421
Global
World Health Organization Situation Report who.int
195,266,156; cases; +614,012
4,180,161; deaths; 8,537
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Register Today: July 30th NRFT Virtual Event

World Day Against Trafficking in Persons Awareness Event  
Friday, July 30
11 AM-12 PM EDT  
Virtual Event  


The event will be livestreamed and feature:

  • An exciting announcement in partnership with Marriott International, Inc. about a new resource to help prevent human trafficking in the hospitality industry 
  • Fireside discussion on leveraging partnerships to combat trafficking 

  • 30-minute human trafficking training tailored for hotel employees 
 
The fight to end human trafficking has no finish line, but we can make a difference by coming together to raise awareness and train every hotel employee.
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