Updated COVID-19 Expectations for Kumoricon 2022

Posted October 10, 2022

As the pandemic rages on, we as a larger convention have been getting a lot of feedback about our mask and vaccine policies. Some are asking for clarification, some asking for policies that ensure safety. This is uncharted territory for us, but we have also done our research and we cannot ignore that omicron variants are a lot more contagious than the original virus. We have also been watching CDC recommendations and local COVID-19 transmission levels in the Multnomah County region which are currently high, with an expected surge accompanying the cold and flu season.

With all of these factors in mind, we have decided to increase the protectiveness of our COVID-19 policies to require that facial coverings now meet a minimum standard of N95, KN95, or KF94 filtration. We have also clarified our vaccine requirements to state that all attendees age 6 and over must provide either proof of COVID-19 vaccination and at least one booster administered within the last year, or proof of a negative test.

To help facilitate this change, we have already decided to make free KN95 masks available for any attendee, vendor, or staff who needs them. You can find more detailed information, including new updates to our frequently-asked questions, by reading our COVID-19 Safety page.