diff --git a/_data/menus/attend.yml b/_data/menus/attend.yml index 27c4afb..d04f49d 100644 --- a/_data/menus/attend.yml +++ b/_data/menus/attend.yml @@ -2,3 +2,5 @@ items: - name: Travel link: attend/travel/ + - name: COVID Policy + link: attend/health/ diff --git a/_data/navigation.yml b/_data/navigation.yml index f59c26f..0149e3d 100644 --- a/_data/navigation.yml +++ b/_data/navigation.yml @@ -12,9 +12,12 @@ - name: Workshops link: program/workshops/ - name: Attend + link: attend/ dropdown: - name: Travel link: attend/travel/ + - name: COVID Policy + link: attend/health/ - name: Organization link: organization/ dropdown: diff --git a/pages/attend/attend.md b/pages/attend/attend.md index 48ac0b6..2aa830f 100644 --- a/pages/attend/attend.md +++ b/pages/attend/attend.md @@ -7,5 +7,36 @@ permalink: attend/ set_last_modified: true --- -More information to come... +## COVID Policy + +The conference organizers reserve the right to require attendees to wear masks +for the safety and health of all conference attendees. The Centers for Disease +Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that masks be worn indoors in public +areas when community COVID levels are high. In the month leading up to US-RSE’24, +conference organizers will monitor the community levels in New Mexico and +Bernalillo county ([website](https://covidactnow.org/us/new_mexico-nm/?s=48783624)). +At a minimum, a mask requirement will be implemented if either situation occurs: + +- the community level reaches “High” in Bernalillo County anytime within 30 days prior to the conference +- the community level reaches “High” in New Mexico anytime within 15 days prior to the conference + +If a mask requirement is put into effect, the following guidelines will be implemented. +Once in effect, **the requirement will not be removed, regardless of whether community +levels return to low**. While in official conference events or locations, **masks must +be worn at all times**, excluding those who have a documented medical reason and +during active eating and drinking. Repeat offenders may be asked to leave the +conference area. The conference will provide masks for those who do not have +them, and COVID tests will be available. + +Presenters will not be required to wear masks during their presentations. + +Anyone who is feeling ill is encouraged **NOT** to attend in person, even if you +are already in Albuquerque. + +To report a medical exception or for any other questions, +please [email the organizers](mailto:usrse24-conference@us-rse.org). + +## Travel + +See the [Travel page]({{ site.baseurl }}/attend/travel) for more details. diff --git a/pages/attend/health.md b/pages/attend/health.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..2610227 --- /dev/null +++ b/pages/attend/health.md @@ -0,0 +1,35 @@ +--- +layout: page +title: COVID Policy +description: +menubar: attend +permalink: attend/health/ +set_last_modified: true +--- + +The conference organizers reserve the right to require attendees to wear masks +for the safety and health of all conference attendees. The Centers for Disease +Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that masks be worn indoors in public +areas when community COVID levels are high. In the month leading up to US-RSE’24, +conference organizers will monitor the community levels in New Mexico and +Bernalillo county ([website](https://covidactnow.org/us/new_mexico-nm/?s=48783624)). +At a minimum, a mask requirement will be implemented if either situation occurs: + +- the community level reaches “High” in Bernalillo County anytime within 30 days prior to the conference +- the community level reaches “High” in New Mexico anytime within 15 days prior to the conference + +If a mask requirement is put into effect, the following guidelines will be implemented. +Once in effect, **the requirement will not be removed, regardless of whether community +levels return to low**. While in official conference events or locations, **masks must +be worn at all times**, excluding those who have a documented medical reason and +during active eating and drinking. Repeat offenders may be asked to leave the +conference area. The conference will provide masks for those who do not have +them, and COVID tests will be available. + +Presenters will not be required to wear masks during their presentations. + +Anyone who is feeling ill is encouraged **NOT** to attend in person, even if you +are already in Albuquerque. + +To report a medical exception or for any other questions, +please [email the organizers](mailto:usrse24-conference@us-rse.org).