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Connecticut Lodging Association
Coronavirus Update 11/13/20
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myconneCT Informational Webinar with the Department of Revenue Services
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Reminder: myconneCT Informational Webinar with the Department of Revenue Services
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Please join us for the myconneCT Informational Webinar with the Department of Revenue Services on November 19, 2020 at 2 p.m.
myconneCT is the new Connecticut Department of Revenue Services’ (DRS) online portal to file tax returns, make payments, and view your filing history. myconneCT is one part of a multi-year, multi-phase information technology (IT) modernization initiative.
Businesses and Bulk Filers will now use myconneCT to file, pay, and manage the following tax types:
· Sales and Use / Business Use
· Withholding
· Room Occupancy (B&B Occupancy)
· Prepaid Wireless E 9-1-1 Fee
· Admissions and Dues
· Tourism Surcharge
· Rental Surcharge
· Dry Cleaning Surcharge
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Agenda
1. Commissioner Remarks
2. Sales Tax Overview
3. myconneCT Demonstration
4. Q & A
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Apply Today: Connecticut CARES Small Business & Nonprofit Grants Now Available
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A Message from the Commissioner, David Lehman:
Today at 8:00 p.m., DECD will start accepting applications for the Connecticut CARES Small Business Grant Program. Small businesses and nonprofits in Connecticut with a 2019 annualized payroll of less than $1.5 million OR 20 or fewer employees can receive a one-time grant of $5,000. All funding will be disbursed by the end of December and will not require repayment.
The grant can be used for rent, payroll, utilities, inventory or complying with the CT Reopen Business Sector Rules. Full details including eligibility requirements, a schedule for virtual office hours, FAQs, other resources, and the application can be found here.
The $50 million program, funded from Connecticut’s portion of the federal CARES Act, will provide aid to small businesses and nonprofits that continue to be negatively impacted by COVID-19.
The grant application will only be available for a limited time. We anticipate closing the application by 5:00 p.m., Thursday, November 19, 2020 but this is highly dependent on demand. I encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Please visit the program page and/or share this information to as many small businesses as possible so they can take advantage of this grant.
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Coronavirus (COVID19) in Connecticut
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Overall Summary Total**; Change Since Yesterday
COVID-19 Cases 85,899; +1158
COVID-19-Associated Deaths; 4726; +10
Patients Currently Hospitalized with COVID-19; 617; +33
COVID-19 PCR Tests Reported 2,657,798; +24,001
Daily Test Positivity; 4.82%
**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
COVID map turns red: 80% of CT residents in hot zones ctmirror.org
CT Coronavirus Hospitalizations Double In Past 2 Weeks patch.com
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AHLA Update - Exclusive Insights from Senator Amy Klobuchar
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AHLA’s ForWard Thinking Series is thrilled to welcome Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) for a new and timely conversation: Impact of Women in the 2020 Elections. As a long-time champion of the hospitality industry, prominent leader in the Senate, and former Presidential candidate, Senator Klobuchar will provide exclusive insights on the historic 2020 elections, in which the first woman, and first woman of color, Senator Kamala Harris, was elected Vice President.
Topics include:
- Being a female leader in Government
- Impact of the elections on hotel industry priorities
- Advancement for women in government, our industry and beyond
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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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STR: U.S. hotel results for week ending 7 November
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HENDERSONVILLE, Tennessee—U.S. weekly hotel occupancy was relatively flat from the previous week, according to the latest data from STR through 7 November.
1-7 November 2020 (percentage change from comparable week in 2019):
- Occupancy: 44.2% (-35.9%)
- Average daily rate (ADR): US$91.40 (-31.1%)
- Revenue per available room (RevPAR): US$40.36 (-55.8%)
Down slightly from 44.4% the prior week, the country’s occupancy level was its lowest since the week of June 14-20.
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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: 10,314,254 +143, 408
Total deaths: 241,069 +1,479
NEWS
U.S. shatters another record for daily cases as states threaten new lockdowns washingtonpost.com
CDC projects up to 282,000 Covid-19 deaths by December, a new forecast shows 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
52 177 708; cases; +612 898
1 286 063; deaths; +9 814
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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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Connecticut Lodging Association
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