Connecticut Lodging Association
Coronavirus Update 11/30/2021
Reminder: Display of Human Trafficking Posters Requirement
The State of Connecticut is actively working to prevent trafficking in persons. One of the requirements is any publicly or privately-operated highway service plaza, hotels, motels, similar lodgings, and businesses that offer materials for sale or promote performances for adult audiences to post a notice, developed by the Chief Court Administrator, listing the state and federal anti-trafficking hotline numbers and available victim services (CGS § 54-234a as amended by PA 19-117, § 200). 

For additional information on the definition, prevention and prosecution for human trafficking, click here.

You may request materials to display from the Blue Campaign or download the attached posters below. Please feel free to reach out to us with any further questions at info@ctlodging.org.
Coronavirus (COVID19) in Connecticut
Connecticut Update: as of Nov. 29, 2021 4:00 p.m. portal.ct.gov/coronavirus
Overall Summary Total**; Change Since Yesterday
COVID-19 Cases 420,785; +2,312
COVID-19 Tests Reported; 12,378,329; +44,045
Daily Test Positivity; 5.25%
Patients Currently Hospitalized with COVID-19; 354; +54
**Includes confirmed plus probable cases
U.S. - COVID19: What is the current situation?
Cases & Latest Updates 11/29/21 Cases in U.S.
Total cases: 48,160,971 +31,077
Total deaths: 776,703 +104
Global
World Health Organization Situation Report who.int
260,867,011; cases; +3,752,280
5,200,267; deaths; +47,359

Connecticut News

Connecticut's COVID-19 Test Positive Rate Climbs Above 5% nbcconnecticut.com

CT Heath Officials Urge Not to Panic About COVID-19 Omicron Variant nbcconnecticut.com
National News

US urges vaccination ahead of Omicron concerns, with experts warning even mild Covid infections risk stronger mutations cnn.com

U.S. to restrict travel from South Africa, 7 other countries as new Covid variant emerges cnbc.com
Hotel News
STR: U.S. Hotel Results for Week Ending 20 November hotel-online.com

U.S. Travel Association Biannual Forecast Shows Uneven Travel Recovery lodgingmagazine.com

10 Travel Trends That Will Happen in 2022

Tripadvisor Survey Shows U.S. Travelers Will Take a Trip This Winter lodgingmagazine.com
Biden Admin. Vaccine Mandate Update
Over the past few days, we have been monitoring the rapidly evolving situation regarding the Omicron variant originating in South Africa. Of note, the World Health Organization (WHO) deemed Omicron a ‘variant of concern’ based on preliminary findings that suggest large number of mutations and high risk of reinfection rates. As a result of this new variant, Europe, Asia, the Middle East and the Americas have imposed travel restrictions from southern Africa.
 

At this time, it is not known how effective the current vaccines are in protecting individuals from the Omicron variant. AHLA will continue to monitor guidance from public health organizations and update the Safe Stay Guidelines accordingly to ensure the safety of our employees and guests. As we navigate this new development, we encourage everyone to practice proven safety protocols to reduce the spread of COVID-19, including physical distancing, wearing face coverings, properly ventilating indoor spaces, avoiding crowded spaces, and getting vaccinated.
 
Additionally, AHLA will host former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D. and experts from Johns Hopkins University during the next Forum Speaker Series event on Tuesday, December 7 at 1pm EST. Register today for insights on the Omicron variant and the impact on continued recovery efforts. More information is below.
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