health & safety
COVID-19 REGULATIONS
Per hotel policy, all attendees must be fully vaccinated or show a 24 hour negative test. Per the mandates set forth by the County of Los Angeles, please review the following event requirements that will apply to all in-person attendees of the California Statewide Delta Sigma Theta Founders Day 2022:
In Los Angeles County, everyone 2 years of age and older must* wear a mask in all indoor public settings, venues, gatherings, public and private businesses and at outdoor Mega Events, regardless of their vaccination status. They must also continue to wear a mask on all public transit and transit hubs, at all health care settings, correctional facilities, shelters and cooling centers, and schools and day care facilities.
EVERYONE*, regardless of vaccination status, must wear a mask:
In all indoor public settings, venues, gatherings, and public and private businesses in Los Angeles County
On planes, trains, buses, ferries, taxis and ride-shares, and all other forms of public transport
In transportation hubs like airports, bus terminals, train stations, marinas, seaports or other ports, subway stations, or any other area that provides transportation
In healthcare settings (including long-term care facilities)
In state and local correctional facilities and detention centers
Shelters and cooling centers
Indoors at any youth-serving facility (such as K-12 schools, childcare, day camps, etc.)
At outdoor Mega-Events (events with over 10,000 attendees like concerts, sports games and parades)
In any other outdoor location where it is the policy of the business or venue
Recommendations
It is strongly recommended that you wear a mask at private indoor social gatherings with people outside your household, unless everyone at the gathering is fully vaccinated.
It is strongly recommended that you wear a mask at crowded outdoor events (that are smaller than Mega Events). In particular, wear a mask while in line to enter, exit, use the bathroom, or buy food or drinks.
It is strongly recommended that children wear a mask on playgrounds and in other outdoor spaces where they gather if distancing is not possible or practical.
If you are not fully vaccinated, it is strongly recommended that you wear a mask in crowded outdoor settings.
If you are in a setting where you are in sustained close contact with other people who may not be fully vaccinated, consider wearing a higher level of protection, such as wearing two masks (double masking) or an N95 respirator. This is especially important if you are not fully vaccinated and are in an indoor or crowded outdoor setting.
Note: For indoor dining, proof of vaccination is for a patron to enter the indoor portion of of a covered location.
Beginning on November 4, 2021, a Covered Location shall require each Patron to provide Proof of Vaccination upon entering an Indoor Portion of a Covered Location. A Covered Location shall require Proof of Vaccination upon the Patron’s first in-person interaction with staff. A Covered Location is required to cross-check Proof of Vaccination for each Patron who appears to be 18 years of age or older against Photo Identification. Subject to the exemptions below, a Patron shall not be permitted to enter an Indoor Portion of a Covered Location without Proof of Vaccination.
For more information, read the LA City Ordinance here.
Note: You are allowed to take off your mask while you are:
Actively eating or drinking as long as you are sitting or standing in a specific place such as a table, counter, or ticketed seat. This means that you can briefly remove your mask when you are actually eating or drinking but you must put it back on immediately afterwards. You must also wear a mask when you are waiting to be served, between courses or drinks, and while seated after finishing your food or drink.
Alone in a separate room or space.
Showering or swimming.
Receiving personal hygiene or personal care services (like a facial or shave) that cannot be done without removing your mask.
DST CARES
California Statewide Delta Sigma Theta Founders Day managers are working hard to ensure both attendee and vendor experiences are comfortable and safe. The following will be provided at the event:
A room providing complimentary hand sanitizer and wipes, for cleaning surfaces
Wide walkways to allow for greater separation of booths
Extensive cleaning of all surfaces
