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Connecticut Lodging Association
Coronavirus Update 12/2/20
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COVID RELIEF NOW AD + ACTION ALERT |
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Yesterday, the CRN Coalition launched a new ad “Economic Relief Can’t Wait” which calls on Congress to pass another economic relief package during the current lame duck session. Here is a link to watch the ad which is currently running across digital platforms including Twitter, YouTube, Google, connected TVs, and other online sites(Facebook is still restricting political and issue advocacy ads). They currently have budget to have the ad run through December 11th. The ads geofence Congress, the Administration as well as the Biden Campaign Headquarters and transition office.
We urge you to take two actions TODAY to apply pressure on Congress to reach a bipartisan, bicameral agreement on COVID relief:
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ACTIVATE YOUR GRASSROOTS/GRASSTOPS: if you have not already done so, please activate your grassroots and grasstops mechanisms as soon as possible. While we know that Speaker Pelosi and Leaders McConnell, Schumer and McCarthy will be the ultimate arbiters of any relief package , it is critically important that those leaders are hearing from their respective rank and file members on the need for additional COVID Relief.
- PROMOTE THE AD
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Post the ad on your social media (for those with state associations or members – please tag your congressional delegation in your posthttp://www.tweetcongress.org/tweeters)
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Sample National Group Post - More than 300 organizations are standing together to tell Congress: economic relief can’t wait.
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Sample State Association Post - We’re calling on @[members of Congress handles]: our industry needs economic relief now. It can’t wait.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lsbkNAwXGrA&feature=youtu.be
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Email it to Members of Congress/staff on why you joined the coalition and the urgency for passing COVID relief package during the lame duck
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Share with your organization’s members and encouraging them to share the video on their individual social platforms
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Utilize earned media opportunities – here is a press release AHLA sent out today. Feel free to send out with a quote from your organization.
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Coronavirus (COVID19) in Connecticut |
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Overall Summary Total**; Change Since Yesterday
COVID-19 Cases 118,754; +1,459
COVID-19-Associated Deaths; 5,040; +20
Patients Currently Hospitalized with COVID-19; 1,152; +54
COVID-19 PCR Tests Reported 3,278,481; +24,831
Daily Test Positivity; 5.88%
**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 1, 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 – 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
CT hits 5,000 COVID deaths since pandemic began; doctors expecting another spike soon wtnh.com
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ForWard Thinking: Building Resilience and Mental Toughness During Times of Uncertainty |
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Even the strongest among us are being tested in this sustained period of uncertainty. To build resilience and stay mentally strong, you'll need to learn and commit to a short list of practices that will keep your head in the game. In this conversation, Cherylanne Skolnicki, President & CEO, Brilliant Balance, will help us harness our ability to rise to the occasion “no matter what” as she shares strategies that are working for her high-performing clients.
Thursday, December 10
3pm EST
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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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Significant Spike in Daily COVID-19 Cases Expected to Prolong Recovery of the US Lodging Industry
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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: 13,447,627 +152,022
Total deaths: 267,302 +1,251
NEWS
As US sees new high for Covid-19 hospitalizations, states are preparing for vaccine rollouts cnn.com
Coronavirus updates: 50 Americans died every hour of November; Florida hits 1M cases; Pence says vaccine could be shipped in 2 weeks 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
62 844 837; cases; +453 170
1 465 144; deaths; +7,837
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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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