COVID-19 Safety
The Howard County Autism Society has prepared event safety guidelines for our participants, volunteers, staff, and supporters. The following recommendations and protocol are fluid and changing, based upon current guidelines set forth by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other Federal and local government agencies. Participants must proceed with the understanding that there is no way to eliminate all risk of infection. As a result, The Howard County Autism Society strongly encourages all participants to follow these recommendations as safety precautions. The information in this document is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Updates will be provided as we get closer to the event on May 21, 2022.
Before the event
• Be symptom free for at least 14 days prior to participating in any activity.
• Stay home if you are sick or do not feel well.
• Be aware of and disclose any potential contact with affected individuals.
• Wash and sanitize your hands often.
• Do not touch your face, eyes, or mouth with unclean hands.
• Practice social distancing regularly.
• Wear a face mask to reduce exposure to airborne particles.
• Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your elbow if you cough or sneeze.
During the event
Note: The Howard County Autism Society will have masks, hand sanitizer, and other appropriate protective supplies at the venue.
• Do not attend the event if any of your family or immediate contacts display COVID-19 symptoms
• As of April 28, 2021, Gov. Hogan lifted Maryland’s outdoor mask mandate based on the CDC's announcement that fully-vaccinated individuals do not need to wear masks outdoors. HOWEVER, the CDC recommends that everyone wear a mask when in a crowd of strangers.
• Wash and sanitize your hands often.
• Do not touch your face, eyes, or mouth with unclean hands.
• Refrain from contacting other participants (e.g., no handshakes or high fives).
• Practice social distancing whenever possible.
• Cover your mouth and nose if you cough or sneeze.
Additional Precautions
• The day of the event participants will be required to confirm that they have not displayed any symptoms via an online health screening.
• Temperature Checks: Event staff, participants and volunteers will undergo temperature screening using ‘no touch’ thermometers. Anyone displaying a temperature over 100.4 F (38.0 C) will be taken to a private area for a secondary temperature screening. Anyone confirmed to have a temperature will be denied entry and directed to appropriate medical care.
