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Connecticut Lodging Association
Coronavirus Update 10/30/20
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myconneCT Informational Webinar with the Department of Revenue Services
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We are excited to announce new endorsements of Safe Stay by the Infectious Diseases Society of America and the Association for Linen Management,which represents the personnel involved in the textile care industry. Additionally, Dr. Murray Cohen, who has a distinguished career as a certified industrial hygienist and former infectious diseases epidemiologist with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention and World Health Organization (WHO), has also announced his endorsement.
Secondly, as part of today’s announcement, the latest version of the Safe Stay protocols includes newly-released CDC guidance on hotel operations including:
- Meetings and events
- Elevator operations
- Food service operations
- Workplace health safety plans
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Coronavirus (COVID19) in Connecticut |
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Overall Summary Total**; Change Since Yesterday
COVID-19 Cases 70,446; +1319
COVID-19-Associated Deaths; 4,609; +5
Patients Currently Hospitalized with COVID-19 321; +12
COVID-19 PCR Tests Reported 2,254,342; +21,739
**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, October 20, the following locations meet the criteria:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
- Hotels Updated
- Indoor Recreation
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Event Guidance: Indoor Events | Outdoor Events
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Gatherings Expanded: Effective, October 8
- Indoor private gatherings at commercial establishment/places of business – 50% capacity, capped at 100 people
- Indoor private gatherings at private residents – 25 people
- Outdoor private gatherings – 150 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 daily COVID positive test rate surges past 6%; Lamont threatens to re-impose business restrictions ctmirror.org
Bridgeport, Stamford, Others Roll Back to Phase 2 as COVID-19 Infections Increase nbcconnecticut.com
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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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STR: U.S. hotel results for week ending 24 October |
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HENDERSONVILLE, Tennessee—U.S. weekly hotel occupancy fell back below the 50% mark, according to the latest data from STR through 24 October.
18-24 October 2020 (percentage change from comparable week in 2019):
- Occupancy: 48.0% (-31.7%)
- Average daily rate (ADR): US$95.49 (-29.4%)
- Revenue per available room (RevPAR): US$45.83 (-51.8%)
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Expert Insight: Thousands of Hotels are on the Brink. Why Won’t Washington Act? hotelbusiness.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: 8,834,393 +81,599
Total deaths: 227,045 +1,060
NEWS
U.S. records more than 90,000 Covid-19 cases in one day for the first time nbcnews.com
US coronavirus cases hit record daily high and experts warn daily death rates will triple by mid-January 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
44 592 789; cases; +485 398
1 175 553; deaths; +6 891
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