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Connecticut Lodging Association
Coronavirus Update 12/21/20
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AHLA Update: Congress Reaches Stimulus Deal
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Congressional negotiators have finally reached an agreement on a $900 billion COVID-19 assistance package. The legislation will be voted on in the House and Senate as early as Monday. This package contains many of the top priorities AHLA has continued to lobby for, including:
- $284 billion in 2nd round forgivable PPP loans which includes an increase from 2.5xs payroll to 3.5xs payroll for hotels;
- Expanded eligibility for 501 ©6 nonprofits.
- One year extension for Troubled Debt Restructuring (TDR) relief (Section 4013 of the CARES Act).
- This will allow for banks to continue to work with borrowers to gain additional forbearance and debt relief through the end of 2021.
- 100% business meal deductibility for 2021 and 2022.
- Expanded Employee Retention Tax Credit.
- Deductibility of expenses associated with PPP loans.
The relief package is also expected to include:
- Direct payments to individuals: $600 for an individual making up to $75,000 a year; $1,200 to a couple making $150,000 a year and $600 for each child dependent.
- An additional $300 a week will go to individuals receiving unemployment benefits.
Unfortunately, Congress has not come to an agreement on limited liability protections for business. This will remain a top priority of AHLA moving forward.
The House of Representatives is expected to vote on this package Monday afternoon and the Senate is expected to take it up later this week. AHLA will continue to provide updates on details of the plan as they become available.
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Coronavirus (COVID19) in Connecticut |
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Overall Summary Total**; Change Since Yesterday
COVID-19 Cases 162,782; +2,680
COVID-19-Associated Deaths; 5,581; +29
Patients Currently Hospitalized with COVID-19; 1,167; -38
COVID-19 PCR Tests Reported 3,936,069; +39,128
Daily Test Positivity; 6.85%
**Includes confirmed plus probable cases
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Travel Advisory Updated December 19, 2020
Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has signed an executive order revising the guidelines for the travel advisory he enacted earlier this year in Connecticut amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic in order to streamline its operations and align with recently modified guidance on the virus from the U.S Center for Disease Control and Prevention.
Effective at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, December 19, 2020, the revised Connecticut COVID-19 Travel Advisory will:
- Apply to all travelers – both foreign and domestic – entering Connecticut from any location, except for the neighboring states of New Jersey, New York, and Rhode Island; and
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Require all affected travelers to complete the Connecticut Travel Health Form (available at ct.gov/travelform) and self-quarantine for a period of 10 days or until a negative COVID-19 test result.
There will be three exemptions from the requirement to self-quarantine:
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Testing alternative exemption: Applicable to any affected traveler who has had a negative test for COVID-19 in the 72 hours prior to their arrival in Connecticut, or subsequent to their arrival in Connecticut, and had submitted such negative test result to the commissioner of the Department of Public Health. This can be either a PCR test or a rapid antigen test.
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Essential worker exemption: Applicable to essential workers traveling for work-related purposes.
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Tested positive for COVID-19 exemption: Applicable to an affected traveler who has tested positive for COVID-19 within 90 days prior to his or her arrival in Connecticut and has clinically recovered, or has not been symptomatic for a period of 10 days since symptom onset or such positive test if not symptomatic, and has submitted such test result to the commissioner of the Department of Public Health.
For further information on the Connecticut COVID-19 Travel Advisory, including an extensive list of frequently asked questions (FAQ), visit ct.gov/Coronavirus/travel.
- 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
Governor Lamont Announces Approval of Moderna’s COVID-19 Vaccine in Connecticut portal.ct.gov
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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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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: 17,592,760 +201,490
Total deaths: 315,260 +2,624
NEWS
Distribution of Moderna vaccine set to begin today as coronavirus cases continue to surge cnn.com
Coronavirus infections and deaths skyrocket heading into Christmas week, and 'it will get worse' 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
75 479 471; cases; +597 200
1 686 267; deaths; +9,938
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