# COVID-19

The safety of CFDE attendees is our top priority. We will continue to closely monitor local and institutional policies regarding Covid-19 safety. We ask that all attendees conduct themselves in a manner that respects others and preserves public health. At present, we expect that the following will apply to our meeting:

## Testing

**Attendees are strongly encouraged to self-administer a lateral flow test each day before entering the conference**. Please allow time to self-test before entering the meeting. Please do not attend the meeting in the event of a positive COVID test in the days leading up to the meeting. Visit the [Montgomery County COVID information portal](https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.montgomerycountymd.gov%2Fcovid19%2Ftesting.html&data=05%7C01%7Ckinsingc%40mail.nih.gov%7C73634348915c47a0c2dd08da3e8d7bdd%7C14b77578977342d58507251ca2dc2b06%7C0%7C0%7C637891074789020539%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=%2FNqRJ1scfB2C5SMx5ua6O2olduaRJqIkpoV9Szfj1Xw%3D&reserved=0) for information on local testing facilities.

## Vaccines

**Attendees are strongly encouraged to be current on COVID-19 vaccinations.** The latest guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control are available [here](https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/covid-19/downloads/COVID-19-vacc-schedule-at-a-glance-508.pdf).

## Masks

**All attendees are strongly encouraged to wear face masks in public places throughout the meeting.**

## The Hotel

The Bethesdan Hilton Hotel has implemented several processes to ensure a [clean stay](https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hilton.com%2Fen%2Fp%2Fwhat-to-expect%2F&data=05%7C01%7Ckinsingc%40mail.nih.gov%7C73634348915c47a0c2dd08da3e8d7bdd%7C14b77578977342d58507251ca2dc2b06%7C0%7C0%7C637891074789020539%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Cy6hW4RbjWBecYsrTLyMb5vv6a7A56VqxAWB962n7eE%3D&reserved=0). Information about their airflow system is not currently available.

## Symptoms

**If you present any of the following COVID-19 symptoms, please isolate.**

* Fever or chills
* Cough
* Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
* Fatigue
* Muscle or body aches
* Headache
* Nausea or vomiting
* Diarrhea
* New loss of taste or smell
* Sore throat
* Congestion or runny nose