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Connecticut Lodging Association
Coronavirus Update 12/9/20
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This Is Our Last Chance: Tell Congress to Act NOW
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This is the last chance for COVID relief in 2020. The lame duck session in Congress is expected to end next week. If nothing happens, thousands of American businesses will likely close and with them millions of jobs lost for good.
The CARES Act was passed in March of this year and the funds from the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) were largely spent by June. A failure by Congress to act now is unthinkable. We must let them hear our voice – again!
While we remain vigilant in holding our leaders accountable, positive developments towards a relief package continue to emerge. A bipartisan group of lawmakers that announced a $908 billion compromise bill are expected to release the legislative text this week. AHLA and the coalition we helped create, COVID Relief Now, are pushing Congress to pass the compromise as quickly as possible.
Hoteliers must use this momentum to push for relief. Now is the time! Please write or call your elected officials today. Please forward this message to everyone you know in our industry. Please act now.
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Coronavirus (COVID19) in Connecticut |
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Overall Summary Total**; Change Since Yesterday
COVID-19 Cases 138,258; +2,414
COVID-19-Associated Deaths; 5,242; +18
Patients Currently Hospitalized with COVID-19; 1,223; +40
COVID-19 PCR Tests Reported 3,564,906; +27,918
Daily Test Positivity; 8.65%
**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 8, 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’s COVID-19 positivity rate reaches 8.6%; Gov. Lamont says Thanksgiving, holiday travel to blame
Reallocating staff, moving patients, setting up new sites: Connecticut hospitals prep for surge of patients as COVID-19 spreads courant.com
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ForWard Thinking: Building Resilience and Mental Toughness During Times of Uncertainty
Even the strongest among us are being tested in this sustained period of uncertainty. To build resilience and stay mentally strong, you'll need to learn and commit to a short list of practices that will keep your head in the game. In this conversation, Cherylanne will help us harness our ability to rise to the occasion “no matter what” as she shares strategies that are working for her high-performing clients.
Thursday, December 10
3pm 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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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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Hospitality Financial Leadership: A Boring Routine Secretly Equals Power hotel-online.com
Analysis: Leisure & Hospitality Unemployment Double the National Average hotel-online.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: 14,823,129 +186,215
Total deaths: 282,785 +1,532
NEWS
Coronavirus updates: Allergic reactions to Pfizer vaccine in UK prompt warning; Los Angeles restaurants win court battle usatoday.com
U.S. Breaks Record for Most Deaths in a Week 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
67 530 912; cases; +505 357
1 545 140; deaths; +8,469
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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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