COVID-19 Meetings and Conventions Updates
Attendee health and safety is a priority to everyone in Salt Lake County. Operations at the airport, hotels and convention center are all in compliance with the health department guidelines. Over 120 restaurants and bars are offering take-out or dine in service, and ordinances are being eased to allow additional outdoor seating. Movie theaters are open with social distancing parameters, and the hotels are experiencing a continual rise in occupancy. The team at Visit Salt Lake can offer multi-venue and outdoor options for social distancing with livestream to ensure your needs are met.
On Nov. 9, 2020 Utah's Governor declared a state of emergency to address hospital overcrowding. It includes a mask mandate for the entire state, limiting social gatherings to household-only until Nov. 23, 2020, and other rules regarding extracurricular activities and students at higher education institutions. Detailed answers to frequently asked questions about the state of emergency orders can be found here.
After Nov. 23, the Utah Health Guidance levels will resume with the mask mandate continuing. Salt Lake City and Salt Lake County are currently in a High Level of Transmission on the Utah Health Guidance Levels.
Salt Palace Convention and Mountain America Exposition Centers Operating Guidelines & Procedures
As we continue to respond to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Salt Palace Convention Center and Mountain America Exposition Center have implemented new health and safety guidelines to ensure the wellbeing of attendees and employees. This document details the current operating guidelines and procedures.
What You Should Know:
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Mask Ordinances & Mask Up Utah
Salt Lake County and Utah have ongoing requirements and updates regarding wearing masks in public settings. In addition, The Utah Hospital Association and Utah’s four largest healthcare systems have joined together to encourage the use of face masks. The initiative, #MaskUpUtah will continue throughout the summer months in an effort to help reduce community transmission of the virus.
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Restaurant Health Precaution Guidelines
Most restaurants are open, with takeout, curbside pickup, or delivery options. Many establishments have dine-in or patio services, but are following strict health precaution guidelines. Salt Lake City recently expanded regulations to allow restaurants and bars to create more or grow existing outside dining areas in off-street parking and private yards.
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Salt Lake is Delta Air Lines’ Western Hub
From the moment you check in to when you reach the baggage claim, you will experience a new standard of care. Our Delta CareStandard focuses on keeping surfaces clean, giving you more space, and offering safer service and personal care at every point in your journey. So when you’re ready to fly, know that a safer, cleaner, and more flexible experience is waiting.
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The Salt Palace & Mountain America Expo Center are now GBAC Certified
The Global Biorisk Advisory Council’s STAR credential is becoming the industry’s standard when it comes to keeping your attendees safe. Visit Salt Lake is working with the GBAC to certify the airport, major hotels, arenas and meeting venues to make Salt Lake the world’s safest destination in the face of the pandemic.
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Phased Opening Guidelines for the Visitor Economy
There are many questions about how to re-open and what is required of businesses. Visit Salt Lake is working with ResPro to provide this guide on prevention guidelines and best practices for COVID-19.
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Salt Lake's 'Covid Act Now' Information
Covid Act Now is a multidisciplinary team of technologists, epidemiologists, health experts, and public policy leaders working to provide disease intelligence and data analysis on COVID in the U.S.
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