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Connecticut Lodging Association
Coronavirus Update 11/11/20
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myconneCT Informational Webinar with the Department of Revenue Services
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Preparing for 2020-2021 Flu Season: Protecting Yourself, Others, and Your Operations This Flu Season |
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With the COVID-19 pandemic, reducing the spread of respiratory illnesses this fall and winter, including the flu, is more important than ever.
AHLA Gold Partner Ecolab welcomes infection prevention and public health expert Ruth Petran, PhD, as she reviews the differences and similarities between some of the viruses expected to spread this fall and winter—the common cold, influenza and SARS-CoV-2—and provides practical guidance on how to continue to deliver exceptional experiences and clean, healthy environments this flu season.
Topics include:
- Recognizing risks of respiratory illness
- Preparing for the 2020-2021 flu season
- Effective strategies to help reduce risk
Thursday, November 12
11am EST
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Coronavirus (COVID19) in Connecticut |
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Overall Summary Total**; Change Since Yesterday
COVID-19 Cases 82,987; +1524
COVID-19-Associated Deaths; 4707; +9
Patients Currently Hospitalized with COVID-19; 548; +52
COVID-19 PCR Tests Reported 2,596,983; +22,612
Daily Test Positivity; 6.74%
**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, November 10, 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, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, 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
Coronavirus CT: Positivity Rate Soars Highest Since May patch.com
Increased COVID deaths, hospitalizations lead Lamont to extend orders to February ctpost.com
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Congress has indicated willingness to consider a COVID package during lame duck and we need your help to show the need for hotel industry relief. As part of the Front Desk Feedback survey series, AHLA is conducting a survey of members regarding the impact of COVID-19 on your staffing and business as well as the need for further government relief. AHLA is seeking information regarding:
- How you would use a second PPP loan, if it were available
- The impact it would have on your business
- Your business' current situation
This information is critical to our advocacy efforts, and we appreciate you taking the time to submit this survey. All responses will be anonymized, and no individual member information will be shared without explicit permission.
Deadline is COB Thursday, November 12th.
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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
*Please login using your member ID to view the webinars.
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Invest in Smart Revenue Management to Protect the Bottom Line and Asset Valuation lodgingmagazine.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: 10,036,463 +122, 910
Total deaths: 237,731 +704
NEWS
Coronavirus hospitalizations in US reach an all-time high with more than 60,000 cnn.com
CDC offers stronger endorsement of mask-wearing as U.S. sets another record for infections washingtonpost.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
50 810 763; cases; +333 688
1 263 844; deaths; +6 015
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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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