Health and Safety

March 1, 2022

MODEX is returning to Atlanta March 28-31, 2022, and MHI is committed to the health and safety of all MODEX 2022 participants. We are actively tracking the emerging news and science around the pandemic. As information and guidelines change, MHI will continue to monitor and update these policies based on current government regulations and public health authorities input.

We are confident the MODEX will be a very dynamic and productive experience for all members of the MHI and MODEX Show community. MHI reserves the right to make changes to show policies and protocols as conditions evolve over the coming weeks. Registered participants will be promptly notified of any changes and these guidelines will also be updated on modexshow.com.

Mask Requirements

The City of Atlanta no longer requires masks indoors. As a result, MODEX 2022 will be a mask-optional event for all visitors.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have also updated their COVID-19 prevention guidelines. New guidance suggests people living in areas of low transmission for the virus, and who do not have underlying health conditions, can drop masking inside public places. According to the CDC, both Fulton and DeKalb counties, in which the city of Atlanta resides, are currently experiencing low levels of community spread for COVID-19.

However, a national executive order still requires people to wear face masks while using public transportation throughout the United States. This includes airports, airplanes, trains, subways, buses, taxis and rideshare services. Therefore, masks are still required for all visitors while riding MODEX shuttle buses.

COVID Vaccinations and a Negative Covid Test are Strongly Recommended

MHI strongly encourages you to travel to the event only after you are fully vaccinated. (Fully vaccinated means at least 2 weeks have passed since your booster after the second dose of a two-dose Pfizer and Moderna vaccine, or the booster after a single dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.) and that you have a negative COVID test result within 24 hours of attending the event.

Testing facilities near the Georgia World Congress Center:

URGENT CARE 24/7 Centennial Park:
Phone: (404) 721-0111 | Address: 285 Centennial Park Dr., NW, Suite CU-2A Atlanta, GA 30313 (Across from World of Coca-Cola)

CVS Minute Clinic:
439 Highland Ave., NE, Atlanta, GA 30312 (Approx. 2 miles from GWCC)
https://www.cvs.com/minuteclinic/covid-19-testing/covid-scheduler?symptoms=covid (GWCC Zip code is 30313)

Walgreens:
595 Piedmont Ave, NE Atlanta, GA 30308 is closest location offering tests (Approx. 1.7 miles from GWCC)
https://www.walgreens.com/findcare/covid19/testing?ban=covid_testing (GWCC Zip 30313)

GWCC Guidelines and Protocols

The GWCC is among the first convention centers in the nation to gain accreditation as a GBAC Star Facility. The GWCC has taken steps to minimize the risks associated with infectious agents, such as coronavirus, and will continue to adhere to the protocols outlined in their GBAC Star accreditation. Learn more at https://www.gwcca.org/returnplan.

In addition, MHI will implement protocols based on the most up-to-date guidance from the CDC, local and state authorities to help mitigate the risks associated with infectious agents such as the novel coronavirus, which may include:

Increased cleaning in all show management areas
Hand sanitizer stations located throughout the exhibit halls
More dedicated concessions and seating areas
Optional contact-free registration
Designated first aid area for any immediate needs or medical issues

Official MODEX 2022 Hotels and Shuttle Buses

MODEX 2022 hotel and shuttle bus providers have committed to a comprehensive and thorough cleaning and sanitization process of rooms and common areas to meet the latest guidance on hygiene and cleaning.

Daily Health Check

Do not enter the MODEX 2022 event space if you have symptoms of any Coronavirus/COVID-19 or any other contagious infections spread mainly from inter-personal contact:

Cough
Muscle pain
Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
Sore throat
Fever of 100.4°F or higher
New loss of taste or smell
Chills

Practice Proper Hygiene While at MODEX

Practice physical distancing
Wash and sanitize hands frequently
Maintain physical distancing from fellow participants
Sanitizers are available throughout the event space, however, consider bringing your own individual hand sanitizer
Properly dispose of your own trash including water bottles, cups, and utensils
Anyone who presents signs of illness will be asked to leave the venue immediately

Personal Responsibility

By attending MODEX 2022, you agree to abide by and engage in conduct that is beneficial to the health and safety of the event and all persons attending. You will take necessary precautions while at the event including, but not limited to, adhering to all state and local regulations and following the guidance of the CDC. You agree to not attend any MODEX event if I feel ill, had recent exposure to a COVID-19 case or have tested positive for COVID-19 within the last 10 days.

While MHI and the GWCC work to implement new and enhanced procedures to safeguard all participants, the information listed above is not intended or implied in any way to be a guarantee against possible exposure to COVID-19 or any other infectious diseases during attendance at the event.