Below you will find the COVID-19 health & safety protocols for this year's convention & exposition.

• Vaccinations are recommended for people 6 months or older. Boosters are recommended for people age 5 years or older. Attendees are encouraged, but not required, to be vaccinated and boosted.

• Stay home if you are sick. If you have symptoms of COVID-19 or test positive, stay home and away from others (isolate).
• People with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported—ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. Anyone can have mild to severe symptoms. Possible symptoms include:
  • Fever or chills 
  • Cough 
  • Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
  • Fatigue 
  • Muscle or body aches
  • Headache 
  • New loss of taste or smell 
  • Sore throat 
  • Congestion or runny nose 
  • Nausea or vomiting 
  • Diarrhea 

• When the community level is high, everyone should wear a mask in indoor public settings. Currently the community level where Mystic Center is located is: LOW
• People who are immunocompromised or at higher risk of severe illness and those who are around them should consider wearing a mask even when the community level is medium or low
• You can always choose to wear a mask when it makes you feel safer, regardless of your individual risk or the CDC COVID-19 community level