PAG Attendee Bulletin

Planning to Attend PAG? Here's What You Need to Know About Our COVID-19 Screening Procedures

Proof of full vaccination, and proof of a COVID-19 negative test taken within 72 hours of arrival, along with an ID (driver’s license or passport) is required for all individuals to receive a wristband and enter the Conference Center.

Upload Vaccination Documents Attendees will receive a text message and link to upload their documents via the mobile phone number submitted with their registration.** If you do not receive a text, text “Hi” to 855-559-2391 to begin the process. You must use the same device for the entire process, so please be sure it is the one you will have on-site to upload proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours of travel. Upload Proof of a COVID-19 Negative Test When You Arrive Starting January 5, 2022 you can text "STATUS" to 855-559-2391 to upload your proof of a COVID negative test taken within 72 hours of your arrival at PAG. You will receive a text confirming a your documents are are validated and approved. Text "STATUS" at anytime to view your validation status Once Approved, Get Your Wristband at the Flamingo Lawn Once onsite at the Town and Country Hotel, please go to the COVID-19 Screening Area on the Flamingo Lawn (formerly Lion Fountain Court). Show your approval screen along with your ID to receive a wristband. View Interactive Map Enter the Conference Center and proceed to the registration area in the Town and Country Foyer to receive your badge and materials. Please remember to wear your wristband at all times, and enjoy the meeting! The Flamingo Lawn (formerly Lion Fountain Court) will be the ONLY entrance to the Conference Center at PAG. Attendees are advised to arrive at the Town and Country Hotel's main entrance, and walk through the property to the Flamingo Lawn. For those driving, we recommend the Back Parking Lot. **If you do not have a US-based mobile phone number to receive texts on-site, you can upload your documents via a smartphone or tablet with a web browser (there will be free wifi on-site). Click www.intlpag.org/covid-screening to start the proccess. Note, you must use the same device for the entire process, so please be sure it is one you will have in San Diego when uploading proof of a negative Covid test on-site. Additional Information For more details regarding the PAG XXIX COVID-19 screening procedures, please see our On-site Covid Screening FAQs

On-site COVID-19 Testing is Available Pre-Meeting Testing If you require a COVID-19 test on-site please visit www.intlpag.org/covid-testing to schedule an appointment. The test is FREE if scheduled before December 20, 2021, otherwise there will be an $90 fee. All tests must be scheduled online, walk-in appointments are not available. Schedule a pre-meeting COVID test by December 20 to avoid fees. Post-Meeting Testing If you require a post-meeting COVID-19 PCR test for travel, please visit www.intlpag.org/covid-testing to schedule an on-site appointment. All tests must be scheduled online, walk-in appointments are not available. Payment is required at time of testing. On-site Standard PCR Test - results available by 12:00 noon the next day // $180  On-site Rapid PCR Test - results available in 4-6 hours // $280 Please see www.intlpag.org/covid-testing-info for additional information. Hotel Precautions The Town and Country Resort follows all San Diego mandated COVID-19\ requirements. Their cleaning protocols meet or exceed the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines. Please view their Health & Wellness Commitment Statement COVID-19 Policies All cancellations as a result of COVID-19 related health and safety concerns, will be eligible for a credit or refund. View COVID-19 Policies and Procedures. Accessibility PAG will, upon request, provide auxiliary aids and services to people with disabilities and to people who have speech, hearing, or vision impairments Please contact Darrin Scherago at pag@scherago.com with such requests.

** As per guidance from the California Department of Public Health, we are now requiring everyone wear a face mask indoors at the conference.**

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