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2022 Summit Health & Safety FAQ

Updated 5/16/22

Is there a vaccination requirement for 2022 Workplace Summit  attendees?  

Yes.  All attendees (including speakers and Out & Equal staff) are required to be up-to-date on COVID-19 vaccinations. For those who are unable to have the vaccine, we will accept a negative COVID-19 PCR test result taken within 48 hours of arrival to the 2022 Workplace Summit. 

Which vaccines will you accept to attend the event?  

We will accept World Health Organization (WHO)-approved vaccines, as well as any vaccines authorized or approved by the national health authority of the country where it was administered. Mixed vaccines will also be accepted (e.g., one dose of Moderna and one dose of Pfizer).  

Can I attend 2022 Workplace Summit with proof of a negative COVID-19 test or with proof of COVID-19 antibodies?   

For those who are unable to have the vaccine, we will accept a negative COVID-19 PCR test result taken within 48 hours of arrival to the 2022 Workplace Summit. 

Will exceptions to your COVID-19 vaccine requirement be accepted?  

For those who are unable to have the vaccine, we will accept a negative COVID-19 PCR test result taken within 48 hours of arrival to the 2022 Workplace Summit. 

Am I required to take a COVID-19 test before arriving to the event and after I return?  

No, you are not required; however, we strongly encourage all attendees to take a COVID-19 test before your arrival to the event and upon your return home.  

Are masks required at the 2022 Workplace Summit?  

Out & Equal is actively monitoring the COVID-19 mandates, health statistics, and risk factors with the goal to set guidelines that provide ample safety for all attendees and participants of the 2022 Workplace Summit. With the pandemic being a fluid situation, our mask policy is under review and will be provided to attendees with ample time to prepare for the event. 

What happens if I have a known exposure risk before coming to 2022 Workplace Summit?  

If a registered attendee has a known COVID-19 exposure risk prior to attending 2022 Workplace Summit, we request that they not attend the event.   

Who should I notify if I’m not feeling well on-site at 2022 Workplace Summit?  

If an in-person attendee develops COVID-19 symptoms during the 2022 Workplace Summit, we ask that they stay in their room and notify Out & Equal Director of Human Resources, Virginia Bennis via email at hr@outandequal.org for contract tracing purposes. 

What should I do if I test positive for COVID-19 during the event?  

We request that you no longer attend the event in-person and self-isolate. In addition, please notify Out & Equal notify Out & Equal at [health@outandequal.org] for contract tracing purposes. 

How do I provide proof of vaccination? 

  • Out & Equal will be taking advantage of Health Pass by CLEAR to provide secure, digital proof of your vaccination status via the free CLEAR mobile app for attendees who received their vaccinations inside the U.S. 
  • Attendees who received their vaccinations outside of the U.S., will be required to show their COVID-19 vaccination card and legal, government issued photo-identification upon registration check-in.  

If I am unable to have the COVID-19 vaccine, how do I provide information about my negative PCR test? 

  • Out & Equal will be taking advantage of Health Pass by CLEAR to provide secure, digital proof of your vaccination status and proof of negative PCR test via the free CLEAR mobile app. 
  • “For additional information visit our Proof of Vaccination page. “

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