<div><strong style="box-sizing:inherit;max-height:1000000px;color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:"Trebuchet MS",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><strong style="box-sizing:inherit;max-height:1000000px"><h3 style="box-sizing:inherit;max-height:1000000px;margin:0px 0px 19px;font-family:inherit;font-weight:normal;color:rgb(31,102,195);line-height:23px;letter-spacing:-0.02em;font-size:19px;text-align:center" dir="auto"><strong style="box-sizing:inherit;max-height:1000000px">NFBNJ State Convention Covid Protocol</strong></h3><p style="box-sizing:inherit;max-height:1000000px;margin:0px 0px 15px">Masking will be required in all convention spaces when not actively eating or drinking. Acceptable masks are N95, KN95 or KF94. Cloth masks or surgical masks are not sufficient <a href="https://www.projectn95.org/" rel="noopener" style="box-sizing:inherit;max-height:1000000px;color:rgb(31,102,195);text-decoration:none" target="_blank">Project N95</a> has several different brands and varieties, free N95s are also available in a limited capacity in most retail pharmacies. The affiliate will be providing approved masks.</p><p style="box-sizing:inherit;max-height:1000000px;margin:0px 0px 15px">All attendees will be required to provide proof of a negative covid test that is taken within 72 hours of arriving. The test can be either a rapid antigen test or a PCR test. Free home tests are available from the state of New Jersey and the federal government. Results may be emailed to <a href="mailto:testresults@nfbnj.org" rel="nofollow noopener" style="box-sizing:inherit;max-height:1000000px;color:rgb(31,102,195);text-decoration:none" target="_blank">testresults@nfbnj.org</a> or presented in person at the hotel. Confirmation of a negative COVID-19 test result is required to pick up registration materials and to participate in any and all convention activities.</p><p style="box-sizing:inherit;max-height:1000000px;margin:0px 0px 15px"><a href="https://learn.vaulthealth.com/nj/" rel="noopener" style="box-sizing:inherit;max-height:1000000px;color:rgb(31,102,195);text-decoration:none" target="_blank">Free home PCR test</a>, these are saliva PCR tests that are shipped to your home and need to be dropped off at a UPS location or have a scheduled pickup from UPS.</p><p style="box-sizing:inherit;max-height:1000000px;margin:0px 0px 15px"><a href="https://special.usps.com/testkits/accessible" rel="noopener" style="box-sizing:inherit;max-height:1000000px;color:rgb(31,102,195);text-decoration:none" target="_blank">Free accessible home rapid tests</a> can be ordered online, or by calling <a href="tel:1-800-232-0233" style="box-sizing:inherit;max-height:1000000px;color:rgb(31,102,195);text-decoration:none" target="_blank">1-800-232-0233</a>. These tests are accessible and require use of a smartphone.</p><p style="box-sizing:inherit;max-height:1000000px;margin:0px 0px 15px">Vaccinations are not required; however, it is strongly encouraged that attendees are up to date on their covid vaccinations as these are the most effective way to prevent severe disease, hospitalization and death, and another tool to help slow the spread.<br></p><p style="box-sizing:inherit;max-height:1000000px;margin:0px 0px 15px">The <a href="https://covid19.nj.gov/" rel="noopener" style="box-sizing:inherit;max-height:1000000px;color:rgb(31,102,195);text-decoration:none" target="_blank">New Jersey Covid-19 Information Hub</a> has additional resources on masks, testing and vaccines.</p><p style="box-sizing:inherit;max-height:1000000px;margin:0px 0px 15px">Any conventioneer who becomes positive while at convention must quarantine; all efforts will be made to deliver purchased food to your room coordinated by a chapter president. Refunds will not be issued.</p><p style="box-sizing:inherit;max-height:1000000px;margin:0px 0px 15px"><br></p></strong></strong>
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-- <br><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><br>Warmly, <br>Linda Melendez, President<br>National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey<br>732-421-7063<br><a href="mailto:president@nfbnj.org">president@nfbnj.org</a><br><a href="http://www.nfbnj.org">www.nfbnj.org</a><br>Facebook: <a href="https://m.facebook.com/NFB-NJ-353099574776238">https://m.facebook.com/NFB-NJ-353099574776238</a><br></div>