Should my organization cancel an upcoming event?

March 20th, 2020 | Posted in General |

Delawareans should refrain from organizing or attending social gatherings of any size, except for regular interactions with immediate family members, members of the same household, caregivers, or individuals with whom you have a close personal relationship.
Event hosts should review the potential risks and cancel all “non-essential mass gatherings” of 50 people or more. CDC event guidance strongly emphasizes that those at highest risk (over age 60 and with chronic health conditions) not attend gatherings. Gatherings, if held, should provide the following: adequate space allowing 6 feet between individuals; adequate air flow; warm water and soap along with hand sanitizer stations; signage that emphasizes that ill individuals not attend; and a process in place to manage an ill individual safely.
As of March 13, 2020 at 8:00 a.m. E.S.T., Division of Public Health and Delaware Emergency Management Agency are authorized to cancel gatherings should it be deemed necessary for public health reasons, and such cancellations shall not constitute a taking and shall not entitle the owner or organizer to just compensation.

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