The return of live events with simple strategies and testing solutions

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The return of live events with simple strategies and testing solutions

5/6/2022
Since 2020, tremendous progress has been made in the fight against COVID-19 from testing, to masking and vaccines. As the events industry re-opens this year, maintaining attendee wellness will continue to play a central role in event planning. While there is no way to guarantee an illness-free event, implementing health and safety measures is the best way to reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19. Whether you are planning tradeshows, corporate events, or other events, incorporating additional safety measures, beyond minimum compliance with local and state regulations or legislation, can help reduce the likelihood of transmitting SARS-CoV-2 at your event.

Simple strategies to re-open the events industry
Combining traditional and new COVID-19 specific strategies can pave the way to recapturing the energy of in-person experiences. These actions can be easily implemented at the individual and group level. Download the COVID-19 Event Testing and Management Guidebook to learn more about a holistic approach to event safety.

Why test at events?

Minimize asymptomatic spread¹ - 20-60% of COVID-19 cases are asymptomatic, meaning infected individuals without visible symptoms can still spread the virus. By offering testing upon entry, you can reduce the likelihood of spread in close contact environments, especially indoor events.
Guidelines and mandates are evolving - Mask mandates and crowd size restrictions may differ depending on specific State or local legislation. Monitor the Multistate COVID-19 Policy Dashboard for changes.
No vaccination is 100% effective and immunity wanes² - Although the vaccinated population has increased over time, these individuals can still become infected and transmit the virus to others. There are also varying levels of vaccination, and not all attendees, exhibitors, or staff may be vaccinated.
Emerging variants - New variants may arise at any time and may increase transmissibility. They have the ability to evade immunity from both vaccination and prior infection.

Testing offers a path forward
As mask mandates and guidelines continue to evolve or lift, other event safety protocols may be utilized or implemented by organizers to protect attendees, staff, and exhibitors. On-site testing is a simple solution that can identify if individuals are infectious, even in the absence of symptoms.

Resources
Watch the Exhibitor Insight Chat: The Return of Live Events, on demand now
Learn more at: thermofisher.com/eventtesting

References
1. JAMA Network, Global Percentage of Asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 Infections, December 2021
2. CDC, What you need to know about Vaccines, August 2021

Contact:
brett.linder@thermofisher.com