Planning to Attend PAG
and Traveling from Abroad?
Here's What You Need to Know About COVID-19 Screening Procedures
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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. |
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Upload Vaccination Documents |
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International attendees, and those who do not have a US-based mobile phone number and cannot receive texts onsite,** please click on www.intlpag.org/covid-screening-upload on the smartphone or tablet you will have at PAG and type the word "Hi", to start the process. Follow the prompts to upload your proof of vaccination document.
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NOTE: You must use the same device for the entire process, so please be sure it is the one you will have at the conference, to upload your proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours of your arrival. |
Upload Proof of a COVID-19 Negative Test When You Arrive |
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After January 5, 2022, when you are in the USA, you can go to www.intlpag.org/covid-screening-upload and tap on the "Upload Tool" button to upload your proof of a COVID negative test taken within 72 hours of your arrival at the meeting.
- You will receive an email when your documents have been validated and approved.
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Once Approved, Get Your Wristband at the Flamingo Lawn |
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When you arrive at the conference, 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 Atlas Foyer to receive your badge and materials. Please remember to wear your wristband at all times, and enjoy the meeting!
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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.
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**If you WILL have a US-based mobile phone number at the conference and can receive texts on-site, you can upload both documents via a smartphone or tablet when you are in the USA. Text “Hi” to 855-559-2391 to start. Note, you must use the same device for the entire process.
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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.
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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.
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On-site Standard PCR Test - results available by 12:00 noon the next day // $180
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On-site Rapid PCR Test - results available in 4-6 hours // $280
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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
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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.
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** 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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Plant and Animal Genome Conference
Questions or concerns? Contact Darrin Scherago at pag@scherago.com, +1 201-653-5141 (UTC/GMT -5).
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We have changed the email our bulletins and newsletters send from, please add pag.genome.conference@gmail.com to your contacts to ensure you receive all upcoming communications.
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