The following Covid-19 protocols will be in place for the SFARI Spring 2022 Investigator Meeting :
Covid Testing
All guests attending the SFARI Spring 2022 Investigator Meeting are required to take a rapid antigen Covid test before arriving at the meeting on Monday, April 11th, as close to the meeting time as possible.
- For guests staying at the hotel, Covid test kits will be placed in your room prior to check in. Please make sure to check with the front desk if they are not there. Please take a test before coming to the Simons Foundation office on the first day of the meeting. Please see the closest COVID Testing Sites: In & Around Flatiron + NoMad.
- For guests not staying at the hotel, please arrange to get tested on your own. The Simons Foundation will reimburse you for any expenses incurred with obtaining a test.
Vaccination and Photo ID
Anyone accessing Simons Foundation offices must be fully vaccinated (meaning you have received your final vaccine shot and completed the 14-day inoculation period). On Monday, all guests will be required to show photo ID and an acceptable WHO approved proof of vaccination at time of entry:
- Physical vaccine card/certificate received upon completion of vaccine series
- Image/copy of vaccine card/certificate received upon completion of vaccine series
- Electronic NYS Excelsior Pass via 'NYS Wallet' mobile application (for New York State residents only)
On Tuesday and Wednesday, all guests will be required to show their name badge to gain entry to the office, along with a daily health screening form
Health Screening Form
In order to protect the health of our staff and guests, we ask that you please complete a health screening form each day before entering our offices. This form will be sent to you Saturday evening, April 9th and every subsequent evening for the duration of the meeting.
When completing the form, the email that you provide will be used strictly to send you a confirmation that the completed form has been received and that you are cleared to enter the premises. Please save that email as you will be asked to show it to security or reception upon arrival each day.
Additional Covid Protocols
- Masks must be worn at all times, unless eating or drinking.
- If you forget your name badge, you will need to provide photo ID and proof of vaccination again.
- Social distancing is not required in the GDF and IDA auditorium and meals will be served at both locations. We request you help limit the number of people eating in close proximity by spreading out across both locations for meals and sessions.
