COVID-19 Policies for the 2022 Encounter

→ Proof of Vaccination Required!

following current NYC guidance

Updated January 9, 2022

The Encounter will follow the current New York guidance. This page will be updated to reflect any changes.

For large indoor gatherings in New York City, all participants ages 5 and older are required to show proof of full vaccination. While in attendance, all participants, regardless of vaccination status, are required to wear masks when not eating or drinking.

The most up-to-date New York City guidance can be found HERE.

The Metropolitan Pavilion has taken the utmost preventative measures against COVID at all levels.

As to the air filtration, the newly installed filters control particles as small as 1.0 -0.3 µm including droplet nuclei (Installation of HVAC system general surgery grade filtration. Rated 13 on the MERV scale - Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value).

Each venue has its own air conditioning system. The main floor is counted as 2 individual venues for when the air wall is closed. Therefore, whether the airwall is open or closed, each section will get the same level of airflow and filtration.