All AHS Covid 19 Protocols will be inplace during the HKCBA Chinese New Year Gala 2022, Year of the Tiger Celebration

1. INTRODUCTION

The purpose of this document is to outline HKCBA Calgary Section protocol for the Chinese New Year Gala event to be held on the evening of Friday February 11, 2022 at the Regency Palace Restaurant in Calgary.  

HKCBA Calgary intent is to all attendees to a familiar venue environment as soon as is safe, practical, value-added, and in line with government guidelines, recognizing and respecting those individual circumstances may differ. This protocol should be considered dynamic since it is anticipated that adjustments will be necessary as we move closer to what was previously considered normal.

Our collective goal is to ensure that our attendees are required to understand and follow the protocol for the health and safety of others. 

1. ATTENDEES PROTECTION 

     Process 

In order to ensure the health and safety of all attendees, we require that everyone at the gala abide by the measures set out below.

Prior to attending the gala on the day of, please self-assess for COVID-19 symptoms. If you or anyone in your household is exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19 or have tested positive for COVID-19 within the past 14 days, we ask that you not attend the gala. Attendees are recommended to complete the COVID-19 Self-Assessment from Alberta Health Services if COVID-19 typical symptoms are being experienced.

When you arrive at the gala, please be prepared to show proof of full vaccination by providing your QR code or a valid medical exemption letter. A recent negative COVID-19 test result will not be accepted. This applies to all attendees who are 12 years of age and older. Please note, this means that attendees must have received their second shot at least 14 days prior to the gala. You will not be able to attend the gala if you have received only your first dose of vaccination, you received your second dose of vaccination less than 14 days before the gala, or you do not have a QR code.

We also ask that you wear a face covering or mask when you are not seated at your table. 

For more information, including which other forms of vaccination record are accepted in addition to the Alberta-issued QR code or the requirements for a valid vaccine medical exemption letter, please visit: https://www.calgary.ca/csps/cema/covid19/safety/COVID-19-vaccine-bylaw.html. Please be advised that these measures are subject to change due to the evolving nature of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

1. BEHAVIOURS

 3.1     Proper Hand Hygiene

Proper hand hygiene is essential in the prevention of the spread of COVID-19 and can be achieved through hand washing or the use of alcohol-based hand sanitizer that has an alcohol percentage greater than 60.

Alberta Health Services (AHS) has issued instructions on hand washing techniques. Posters can also be found at all sinks.

• Roll up long sleeves and wrist accessories
• Wet hands with warm water
• Apply enough soap to cover surfaces of hands
• Vigorously rub soap over palms, back of hands and wrists. Include the spaces between fingers, fingertips and thumbs
• Procedure should take between 15-30 seconds 
• Rinse under warm, running water
• Pat hands dry with disposable towel
• Turn off tap with disposable towel
• Procedure should take between 15-30

3.2   Proper Hand Sanitizing Technique:

Hand sanitizing stations are located at the main entrance of the restaurant. Upon entering the restaurant, you are required to sanitize your hands.

Alberta Health Services (AHS) has issued instructions on proper hand sanitization 

• Roll up sleeves and wrist accessories
• Apply a palmful of alcohol-based hand sanitizer to hands
• Rub all surfaces of hands and wrists, including palms, fingers, fingertips and thumbs
• Rub until hands are completely dry

3.3   Physical Distancing

To ensure that physical distancing can be maintained and   likelihood of contracting / spreading the virus is reduced. These modifications include:

• Installation of signage: distancing reminders, etc.
• Provide adequate distancing between each table.
• More frequent and intense cleaning of high-risk areas.
• Increased availability of sanitizers and cleaning products.

We thank you in advance for your patience and understanding as we endeavour to make the gala a fun, yet safe, event for all.

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