HEALTH SHOWS TO REQUIRE PROOF OF VACCINATION

Last week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that vaccinated individuals did not need to wear a mask in most instances in which they are surrounded by others who have received their shots. The updated guidance, a major milestone in the COVID-19 recovery, is reliant on the honor system, according to the Biden administration.

However, some organizations are remaining cautious as the country slowly moves toward herd immunity. HLTH officials said the timing is simply not right to return to business as usual for its events, occurring Oct. 17-20 at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center.

“The science is clear: vaccination is our best hope for stopping the spread of COVID, saving lives, and putting an end to the pandemic,” said Jonathan Weiner, founder and CEO of HLTH. “We owe it not only to our attendees but to the frontline healthcare providers, essential workers, and healthcare industry professionals — who have sacrificed so much — to provide the safest possible onsite experience and encourage widespread vaccination.”

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