As a major event facility, Cal Expo is prudently monitoring and reviewing information related to flu season and COVID-19. Cal Expo has and continues to take extra precautions to further protect guests at events that occur on the Cal Expo grounds. To further enhance education and protection, Cal Expo has taken the following the measures:
- Adding additional handwashing stations.
- Making alcohol hand sanitizers and tissues available at select locations.
- Posting signage encouraging employees and patrons to wash their hands.
- Enhancing the janitorial cleaning schedule for select facilities where appropriate.
- Encouraging persons who feel unwell (i.e. fever, cough, respiratory problems) to stay home (employees and event patrons.)
In preparation for the growing number of events at the State’s fairgrounds, Cal Expo remains in communication with our State’s leadership, as well as with our partners at leading organizations in the international festivals, fairs and event management business. Additionally, we are sharing related information with our employees, event promoters and business partners.
This week, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) issued an interim guidance document concerning mass gatherings and large public events. To date this is the leading guidance to which all local and state health authorities have been directed.
CDC stresses that it is critical to keep solid lines of communication in place at all levels; encourage all persons to practice good personal health habits; and to promote everyday preventive actions to help minimalize the spread of COVID-19, which includes:
- Stay home when you are sick, except to get medical care.
- Cover your coughs and sneezes with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
- Clean frequently touched surfaces and objects daily.
For media inquiries, contact Margaret Mohr, Deputy General Manager of Business Development at 916-263-3598.
