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COVID Safety for the PEF 2025 Convention<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

PEF abides by New York State, CDC and public health guidelines and mandates, including any Federal, State, and local requirements (such as the Olympic Center hotels, and other event facilities) during Convention.<\/p>\n

The health and safety of PEF delegates and staff is of the utmost importance to us. Therefore, the COVID safety guidelines below are recommended at all PEF events and areas (including PEF provided buses, registration, plenaries, workshops, meetings, and receptions) to promote the health and wellbeing of attendees and staff.<\/p>\n

***As indicated in the PEF CONVENTION COVID-19 SAFETY INFORMATION AND LIABILITY DISCLAIMER, delegates who experience any COVID-19 symptoms during the Convention agree to discontinue their participation immediately and seek appropriate medical attention. ***<\/strong><\/p>\n

COVID Protocols for the PEF Convention<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

1) Masking:<\/strong> Masking is optional at all PEF events and areas (including PEF provided buses, registration, plenaries, workshops, meetings, and receptions), unless the facility states otherwise.<\/p>\n

2) Hand washing and sanitizing:<\/strong> Delegates are strongly encouraged to frequently wash hands (for at least 20 seconds with soap and water) and to use hand sanitizers (of at least 60% alcohol).<\/p>\n

3) If you have tested positive for COVID you may not attend Convention if it is within 10 days of your positive test. If you have symptoms, you must self-test prior to leaving for Convention.<\/strong><\/p>\n

IF YOU BECOME SYMPTOMATIC AT THE CONVENTION:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

a) Immediately self-test and isolate if you have symptoms.<\/p>\n

b) Contact PEF HQ at the Olympic Center via email at convention@pef.org<\/span>.<\/p>\n

c) Call your primary care provider.<\/p>\n

d) If positive, we will help you with transportation to send you home.<\/p>\n

If you have questions about the COVID safety measures (such as masking, social distancing, testing, quarantine, vaccinations) please contact the PEF Health & Safety Department at HealthAndSafety@pef.org <\/span><\/a>and put \u201cConvention COVID Protocols\u201d in the subject header.<\/p>\n

IF YOU HAVE MEDICAL QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS, YOU SHOULD CONTACT YOUR MEDICAL PROVIDER.<\/strong><\/p>\n

All other questions should be directed to PEF Special Events at convention@pef.org<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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