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Connecticut Lodging Association
Coronavirus Update 12/18/20
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Negotiations in Congress Edge Closer; Deadline To Be Extended |
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Efforts for a COVID relief package before the holidays are edging closer. Negotiations continue as the House and Senate leadership meet to finalize details and broker contentious provisions. In lieu of a deal this week, Congress is expected to pass a short-term continuing resolution to extend the funding for the government over the weekend The over $1 Trillion package is expected to include several important provisions AHLA has advocated for namely a second round of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans, which have been a lifeline to so many small businesses.
AHLA will continue to monitor the situation, keep you informed and urge Congress to ensure hotel industry priorities are included in the final package.
In the meantime, this is your last chance to act to demand meaningful economic relief in 2020.
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Coronavirus (COVID19) in Connecticut |
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Overall Summary Total**; Change Since Yesterday
COVID-19 Cases 160,102; +2,321
COVID-19-Associated Deaths; 5,552; +46
Patients Currently Hospitalized with COVID-19; 1,205; -49
COVID-19 PCR Tests Reported 3,896,941; +35,948
Daily Test Positivity; 6.46%
**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 15, 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 – 50 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
Gov. Lamont Issues Holiday COVID Warning; 46 More Coronavirus Deaths Reported nbcconnecticut.com
CT Coronavirus Hospitalizations See Big Drop, Deaths Remain High patch.com
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AHLA Survey: Majority of Americans Not Traveling for Holidays |
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A recent national survey commissioned by AHLA shows that 69% of Americans will not travel for Christmas, compounding the challenges already facing hotels during the public health crisis.
Other key findings include:
- 74% of those planning to travel for Christmas will stay with family or friends
- Looking ahead to 2021, 24% say they are likely to travel for spring break
- 44% say their next hotel stay for vacation or leisure travel will be a year or more from now, or that they have no plans to stay in a hotel
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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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DCF Human Trafficking Prevention Course for Lodging |
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Join us Friday, January 15th for CLA's virtual training course on Human Trafficking Prevention from the CT Department of Children and Families. This course is open to all and any lodging employees. Please register each employee who will attend the course separately.
Please send any questions in advance to info@ctlodging.org, with subject line 1/15 HTP Question. Please submit any advance questions by noon, 1/13/21.
When: Friday, January 15, 2021 | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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STR: U.S. hotel results for week ending 12 December |
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HENDERSONVILLE, Tennessee—U.S. weekly hotel occupancy remained relatively flat from the previous week, according to the latest data from STR through 12 December.
6-12 December 2020 (percentage change from comparable week in 2019):
- Occupancy: 37.8% (-37.4%)
- Average daily rate (ADR): US$85.88 (-31.7%)
- Revenue per available room (RevPAR): US$32.49 (-57.3%)
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GBTA Poll: In-Person Business Meetings and Events to Surge in 2021 hotel-online.com
COVID-19 Accelerates Digital Payments by Four Years as 84% of Travelers Avoid Cash
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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: 16,756,581 +236,913
Total deaths: 306,427 +3,435
NEWS
First Thing: Devastating day as US shatters coronavirus records theguardian.com
Coronavirus updates: Moderna vaccine gets thumbs-up; states say their allotments are being cut; COVID-19 now nation's leading cause of death usatoday.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
73 275 943; cases; +706 795
1 650 348; deaths; +12,771
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