**Effective Date: September 2, 2022

SPJA is continuing to carefully monitor health and safety conditions, as well as guidelines provided by federal, state, and local government authorities. As the COVID-19 situation continues to evolve, we will adapt these guidelines as necessary, which may continue to change at any time. Please check this page often to receive the most up-to-date information on our Health & Safety guidelines.

Proof of Vaccination and/or Negative COVID-19 Test Result

SPJA will NOT be requiring proof of vaccination and/or a negative COVID-19 test result prior to entering the event.

Although we will not be verifying for proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test result, the State of California strongly recommends that all attendees be fully vaccinated or obtain a negative COVID-19 test prior to entering the Event.

Face Coverings

All attendees of anime expo chibi will be required to wear face coverings, regardless of vaccination status, at all times unless in outdoor areas or actively drinking or eating.

All face coverings (whether disposable or reusable) must:

• Be made with at least 2 layers of breathable material
• Fully cover the nose and mouth and secure under the chin
• Fit snugly but comfortably against the side of the face
• Be secured with ties or ear loops and allow the attendee to remain hands-free

At this time, based on guidance from health authorities, neck gaiters, open-chin, triangle bandanas and face coverings containing valves, mesh material or holes of any kind are not acceptable face coverings.

Face coverings may have an integrated transparent plastic panel to aid in viewing the wearer’s mouth. These face coverings should:

• Be a fabric face covering featuring a solid plastic panel containing no openings that is attached to the fabric on all sides using tight knit stitching
• Meet all face covering requirements listed above

For more information on COVID-19 and preventative measures, please visit the following resources:

• Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
• California Department of Public Health (CDPH)
• World Health Organization (WHO)