Coronavirus Update 9/9/20

Connecticut Lodging Association

What's In the Next Covid Relief Bill?

The House and Senate are heading back to the Hill as the next COVID-19 relief package hangs in the balance. Hear the latest from AHLA’s government affairs team and learn how your voice can make a difference as negotiations continue.

Join the AHLA team as they discuss:

Promoting our hotel industry priorities for both immediate and long-term recovery
The package details and funding plans
The evolving landscape heading into the 2020 elections

Thursday,September 10

11am EDT

Coronavirus (COVID19) in Connecticut

Connecticut Update: as of September 8, 2020 | 8:30 p.m. portal.ct.gov/coronavirus

Overall Summary Total**; Change Since Yesterday

COVID-19 Cases 53,782; +417

COVID-19-Associated Deaths 4,474; +6

Patients Currently Hospitalized with COVID-19 50; -8

COVID-19 PCR Tests Reported 1,284,699; +49185

**Includes confirmed plus probable cases

Counties and Towns with Cases of COVID-19

7/21/20 Executive Order: Self-Quarantine by Travelers Executive Order No. 7III State lists are updated weekly. Hotels will need to monitor and update. https://portal.ct.gov/Coronavirus/Covid-19-Knowledge-Base/Travel-In-or-Out-of-CT. In addition, anyone entering from one of the identified states must fill out a travel health form upon arrival.

Travelers can fill out the form online at ct.gov/travelform.
Lodging: Please print this Mandatory Self-quarantine Poster and post in public view.

As of Tuesday, September 8, the following locations meet the criteria:

Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, California, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, Nevada, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin

Frequently Asked Questions on Connecticut's Travel Advisory

Latest Guidance

Hotels Updated
Indoor Recreation
Event Guidance: Indoor Events | Outdoor Events
Gatherings Expanded: Effective, Friday July 3
Indoor private gatherings – 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

Frequently Asked Questions on the State of Connecticut's Actions Related to COVID-19

For COVID 19 Information Connecticut Residents Can Call 2-1-1 or text CTCOVID to 898211

NEWS

CT hospital COVID outbreak prompts call to stop reusing masks ctpost.com

Daily coronavirus updates: While Connecticut’s positivity remains low, Gov. Lamont says it’s not time to reopen bars or expand indoor restaurant dining courant.com

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.

COVID 19 Resources

Webinars

View Past COVID-19 Webinar Recordings

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NEWS

Leaders need to lean on purpose through crisis hotelnewsnow.com

Hotels Get Creative With Open-Air Dining lodgingmagazine.com

5 things to know: 8 September 2020 hotelnewsnow.com

Hotels Turn to Pre-Packaged F&B Amid COVID-19 lodgingmagazine.com

Lodging Reopening Guidelines and Resources

Guidelines:

Hotel Guidelines Updated
Mandatory Self-quarantine Poster
All phase 2 guidelines here.
CLEANING & DISINFECTING Follow federal guidelines (CDC, EPA) on what specific products should be used and how.
POOLS & GYMS Must follow Sector Rules for Sports, Sports Clubs & Complexes, Gyms, Fitness Centers, & Pools.
MEETING & CONVENTION SPACES Limited to current indoor social guidance per Executive Order: currently 25 indoor, 100 outdoor.
RESTAURANTS Follow, updated: Sector Rules Restaurants.
EVENTS Indoor Events | Outdoor Events

CLA COVID Resources: ctlodging.org/covidresources

CLA Reopening Webinar: us02web.zoom.us

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.

Lodging Safety Video

COVID19: What is the current situation?

Cases & Latest Updates 9/8/20 Cases in U.S.

Total cases: 6,287,362

Total deaths: 188,688

NEWS

NPR Poll: Financial Pain From Coronavirus Pandemic 'Much, Much Worse' Than Expected npr.org

'Mind-bogglingly complex': Here's what we know about how COVID-19 vaccine will be distributed when it's approved usatoday.com

CDC Resources

Follow guidance offered by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and local and state public health authorities. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html

CDC Reopening Guidance for Cleaning and Disinfecting Public Spaces, Workplaces, Businesses, Schools, and Homes cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/reopen-guidance.html

GUIDANCE FOR CLEANING AND DISINFECTING | CLEANING AND DISINFECTING TOOL

Consult EPA’s list of approved products for use against COVID-19. This list will help you determine the most appropriate disinfectant for the surface or object.

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
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.

New Cases by Day

The following chart shows the number of new COVID-19 cases reported each day in the U.S. since the beginning of the outbreak. For interactive map go to https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/cases-updates/cases-in-us.html

World Health Organization Situation Report who.int

27 417 497; cases; +212 653

894 241; deaths; +3 867

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