Considerations for events and gatherings

Updated Nov. 17, 2020As some communities in the United States begin to plan and hold events and gatherings, the CDC offers the following considerations for enhancing protection of individuals and communities and preventing spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Event planners and officials can determine, in collaboration with state and local health officials, whether and how to implement these considerations, making adjustments to meet the unique needs and circumstances of the local community. Because COVID-19 virus circulation varies in communities, these considerations are meant to supplement\u2014not replace\u2014any state, local, territorial, or tribal health and safety laws, rules, and regulations with which gatherings must comply. Organizers should continue to assess, based on current conditions, whether to postpone, cancel, or significantly reduce the number of attendees for gatherings.Guiding Principles -- Targeting COVID-19\u2019s spread -- Promoting Healthy Behaviors that Reduce Spread -- Maintaining Healthy Environments -- Maintaining Healthy Operations -- Preparing for When Someone Gets Sick.2020E:\cpapFiles\WebServer\COVIDlargeEvents2020nov17.pdfhttps://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/large-events/considerations-for-events-gatherings.html869