The resumption of international conferences has provided ample evidence that these events have the potential to be super-spreaders. In order to protect the health of all attendees, we request that all symposium participants wear masks when attending lectures and in high-density indoor spaces, when not eating or drinking. We ask that you bring your own mask but we will have a limited supply available at the registration desk if you forget or lose yours.  We also request that all attendees perform a RAT test before travelling to the event, and to test again if they develop any symptoms during the conference. We would be grateful if participants could bring a few RATs with them to the conference, but we will also have a stock of RATs on hand at registration. International visitors should be able to pick up free RATs at the airport when they land.

The key points are: 

• do not come to the conference if you are sick;
  
• If you get COVID-19 whilst in Aotearoa New Zealand, you must isolate yourself for seven days. Please also email the conference organisers (amn10@confer.co.nz) to let us know if you test positive. 
  

For the most up-to-date information check out https://covid19.govt.nz/. If you need medical assistance:

• In an emergency, dial 111
  
• Call Healthline free, anytime:
  
• For general health advice and information call 0800 611 116 
  
• For COVID-19 health advice call 0800 358 5453 
  

If you test positive with COVID-19 before, during and after the conference, we do not take responsibility for any costs incurred. Please ensure you have plan in advance for what you might need to do – ensure you have travel insurance, check their polices around COVID and make sure you have the correct contact details in relation to your travel and accommodation bookings in case you need to change these.  Please reach out (email amn10@confer.co.nz) if you need any support managing covid while in isolation and we can link you with the right information.