Symposium Hotel Drops Mask Mandate

(June 2, 2021) - The Specialized Transportation Symposium Sheraton Birmingham Hotel has notified SC&RA it has dropped its mask mandate per the Alabama governor’s order. “I have been notified by the Sheraton Birmingham last week that they are not required to social distance or mandate masks, and that they have removed all signage regarding mask mandate and social distancing,” said SC&RA Director of Meetings Surian Choi. “They will accommodate minimal distancing seating in sessions and have advised us that their staff will continue to wear masks. Attendees are not required to wear masks, but may do so if they wish.”

SC&RA, through its Safe Protocol, follows measures aligned with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; state and local jurisdiction health guidelines; and hotel biosafety measures. Not all events will feature the same biosafety precautions as each city and jurisdiction is approaching COVID-19 measures differently. However, we are committed to following a minimum standard regarding social distancing; cleaning and disinfecting; detection; and communication.

Registrants can expect an email prior to the Symposium that details the latest health and safety news to make their experience comfortable and productive. For questions regarding safety protocol, contact Surian Choi. To register for the Symposium, June 22-24 in Birmingham, Ala., click here.