Disclaimer
MarsCon has taken enhanced health and safety measures to protect our Attendees. However, there is an inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 in any public place where people are present. COVID-19 is an extremely contagious disease that can lead to severe illness and death. According to the CDC, senior citizens and guests with underlying medical conditions are especially vulnerable. By attending MarsCon, you voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19, and MarsCon Virginia Inc. disclaims any and all liability related thereto.
In accordance with the guidance and recommendations set forth by the CDC, we respectfully request that the following guests stay home:
- Guests who are feeling sick or experiencing cold or flu-like symptoms (including fever, cough and shortness of breath);
- Guests who have been diagnosed with, or believe to have contracted, COVID-19, please follow the guidelines listed here!
- Guests who have been in contact with an individual diagnosed with COVID-19 within the past 14 days; and
- Guests who have traveled internationally in the past 14 days.
Covid Refund Policy
If you have pre-registered and decide to not attend MarsCon 2023, due the MarsCon policies, then you may request a Transfer of your membership to 2024. The request for a Transfer must be submitted to registration@marscon.net no later than midnight January 1st, 2023. Due to the close nature of the con, you may not receive an answer until after the con.
If you had pre-registered and decided to Stay Home because of the Bullet points listed above – i.e. – suffering from Covid symptoms – you can request a Refund or a Transfer. Depending on the financial standing of the Convention, you will be refunded or your membership transferred to MarsCon 2024, after MarsCon 2023 has occurred.
MarsCon Covid Policy
In response to the Covid-19 Pandemic, MarsCon has established the following Policy. We are following the recommendations established by the CDC, the State of Virginia, Holiday Inn Virginia Beach-Norfolk Hotel & Conference Center and Blenheim Hospitality at VAHOL, LLC.
- At this time there will be no Vaccinations or Negative Covid Test required to attend MarsCon.
- The wearing of Masks in the Conference area will now be OPTIONAL. Disposable masks will be available for those who forgot theirs.
- Please follow the guidelines listed below:
COVID-19 most commonly spreads between people who are in close contact through respiratory droplets or small particles produced when an infected person coughs, talks, or breathes. Growing evidence shows that droplets can remain suspended in the air and travel distances beyond six feet, according to the CDC. Indoor environments with poor ventilation increase the risk of transmission.
To prevent infection and to slow transmission of COVID-19, do the following:
- Wash your hands regularly with soap and water or clean them with alcohol-based hand rub.
- Maintain at least six feet distance between you and people coughing or sneezing.
- Avoid touching your face.
- Cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing.
- Stay home if you feel unwell.
- Refrain from smoking and other activities that weaken the lungs.
MarsCon Safety Procedures
MarsCon has instituted the following Rules that the committee will be following.
- The MarsCon Senior Staff, if not already wearing a mask, WILL DON ONE WHEN REQUESTED BY A GUEST OR ATTENDEE!
- To assist with identifying those individuals that want limited “Close Personal Contact” during the event, please note the color of their Lanyards. There will be Three distinct colors. Red, Yellow and Green – Highway Stoplights – that we are all familiar with. Red – Stop and stay at least 6ft away. Yellow – approach with caution and ask the person what they are comfortable with. Green – approach, but still show common sense when interacting with them.
Hopefully by following these steps we will alleviate the chance of anyone catching Covid.