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Will it be safe to gather in May? in public places like wearing a mask, staying 6 feet apart
from others, and avoiding crowds and poorly ventilated
saw that the Southeast Acquirers spaces until we know more."
Association will hold its annual
meeting in person this year toward Specifics regarding what activities the CDC deems safe
I the end of May. On the one hand, and what precations to take are provided at www.cdc.
I'm happy to hear this, because nothing can really replace gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/communication/guidance.html.
the connections you make in person at this kind of gather- Conditions will inevitably change between now and
ing. On the other hand, I'm concerned about bringing a May 24, when the SEAA's annual meeting kicks off at
large number of people together in the same rooms, some the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa in Bonita
of which might be smaller conference rooms. I'm just not Springs, Fla., so it's a good idea to check the CDC's website
sure it's a safe move. What's your take on this? periodically for updated information before the event.
Glen Tate
Merchant Level Salesperson Some good news is that if you are not yet comfortable
attending in-person gatherings, the SEAA's event
organizers are including a virtual component. For
Glen,
further information, see the SEAA's website at www.
southeastacquirers.
Thank you for this question, which is timely and surely to Editor
be of concern to your peers. As of this writing, the most
recent update from the U.S. Center for Disease Control What's happening in your community?
and Prevention was March 23. "[P]eople who have been
fully vaccinated can start to do some things that they Have you changed your business activities as more people
had stopped doing because of the pandemic," the CDC have received COVID-19 vaccinations? How about your
advised. "We’re still learning how vaccines will affect the merchant customers? Do you expect local Main Streets to
spread of COVID-19. After you’ve been fully vaccinated be booming soon? Tell us at greensheet@greensheet.com.
against COVID-19, you should keep taking precautions

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