Furvana 2021 COVID-19 Safety Policies and Procedures

Last updated: August 2, 2021

Please be aware that, due to the rapidly evolving nature of the COVID-19 pandemic, specific items in this policy are subject to change to align with federal, state, local, and convention center or hotel guidelines. Please check this page regularly or follow us on social media for updates to these policies and procedures.

Vaccination

You must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to attend Furvana 2021.

Following the CDC definition, you are fully vaccinated:

• 2 weeks after your second dose of any combination of WHO-approved vaccines that require 2 doses, including but not limited to Pfizer, Moderna, or Oxford/AstraZeneca; or
• 2 weeks after a single-dose vaccine, such as Johnson & Johnson's Janssen vaccine.

We will not ask you for proof of vaccination as a condition of receiving your proof of membership (badge). However, if you are not or cannot be fully vaccinated, for your safety and the safety of others, we respectfully ask that you not attend Furvana 2021 — we'd love to see you in the future when it's safer.

Making, causing to be made, or using false or misleading documents or claims regarding one's vaccination status is a violation of our Code of Conduct. Because of the unique and elevated risk that this poses to public safety, anyone found to be attempting to circumvent this policy may receive a lifetime ban from Furvana events.

At this time, because the United States Food and Drug Administration has not authorized any COVID-19 vaccines for children under the age of 12, children under the age of 12 should not attend Furvana 2021.

Show us your vaccination record at the con store to get a free "Vaccinated" ribbon. These are not required, but they are a fun way to show your support for public health!

Face masks

Convention center policy requires that all occupants, including those wearing fursuits or costumes, wear masks inside the venue.

• Your mask must cover your nose and mouth. No chin diapers!

• Your fursuit head by itself doesn't qualify as a mask, sorry. Please wear a mask under your fursuit head.

• Masks are not required for outdoor events, but still recommended, especially if you're going to be in close proximity with other people.

• If you don't have a mask, we will have a limited supply of disposable masks and we will be happy to provide one to you free of charge. You can also check out our Dealers' Den, where some of our talented dealers may have custom masks for sale!

Physical distancing

Please try to maintain 6 feet (2 meters) of distance from others, especially when you are around people you don't live with.

We've reduced the room capacity for several convention features:

• Panels are limited to seated capacity only. No standing room, sorry.

• The Dealers' Den has fewer dealers this year to allow for more space between tables. During busy hours we may have additional capacity limitations.

• You may see similar changes in other function spaces as well.

We will have free colored wristbands at Con Store that you can wear on your wrist or lanyard to indicate your comfort:

• Green: OK to be close! (As usual, get consent to touch!)
• Yellow: Ask to approach!
• Red: Keep your distance!

Sanitation

• Hand sanitizer will be available in various areas of the convention center. Please feel free to use frequently, in conjunction with washing your hands.
• Additional sanitization procedures will be in place around the convention, particularly in the fursuit lounge and the gaming room.
• The panel room will be cleaned after each panel.
• Disposable gloves will be available for use in the gaming room.
• The convention center is now equipped with MERV-13-rated air filters.