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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and the AASV Annual Meeting

March 3, 2020 — AASV Staff

AASV will still hold the Annual Meeting in Atlanta March 7-10. The 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) situation is rapidly evolving. As we prepare for the annual meeting, AASV is following guidelines from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and will continue to monitor for any changes in recommendations. Your health is very important to us. Visit the AASV Annual Meeting web page for more information and updates.

Use everyday precautions to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, influenza, and other infectious diseases:

  • Stay home when you are sick.
  • Cover your coughs and sneezes with a tissue.
  • Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds
  • If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
  • Get an annual influenza vaccine as recommended by the CDC.

Even though you'll be happy to see colleagues, this year's AASV Annual Meeting is a NO HANDSHAKE ZONE. Please refrain from shaking hands (forearm bumps are good substitutes).

The Hyatt Regency in Atlanta is also taking disease prevention seriously. International attendance at this year's annual meeting is greatly reduced.

See CDC for the most up to date travel recommendations.

AASV staff contributed to or researched this story. For more information about the AASV, please visit http://www.aasv.org/.