Our team continues wanting to provide the best experience possible when attending our event. Our mission is to continue having events where everyone can join in on the fun and find some great comics!
Our team is consistently reviewing the New York State health and safety guidelines in accordance with public health recommendations and in collaboration with other event organizers and venue partners. We will continue to update our rules and recommendations for UNYCC as needed.
Make sure to continue checking this page for the most up-to-date guidelines!
HEALTH ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
STAY HOME IF YOU ARE SICK (even with a common cold or flu) or IF YOU HAVE BEEN IN CONTACT WITH SOMEONE WHO HAS/HAD COVID-19 OR ANY VARIANTS. As much as we would love to see everyone as possible, if you feel ill or have been around someone who has/had COVID-19, asymptomatic individuals could still pass the germs to another thus majorly increasing the risk of spread. We ask you to please skip attending this year.
At this moment, all vendors, creators, guests, and attendees are to wear a cloth mask or shield face covering at their discretion to attend the event. We strongly recommend wearing a face covering though. If you cannot wear a mask, we recommend purchasing a face shield (easier to breathe with).
* Those exempt from having to wear a mask include: Babies or children younger than 2 years old and anyone who is otherwise physically unable to remove the face covering without assistance.
- 6 feet social distancing is recommended when attending the event.
- Occupancy Limitations of Venue MAY occur and be capped at 300 persons at one given time per exhibiting room.
Please ensure that you have reviewed any advisories or restrictions that may be in place for travel to the United States and for travel to Pennsylvania.
Please be advised that a risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any event or public space, including HCC. By attending HCC, you acknowledge this inherent risk and, as a condition of entering HCC, you acknowledge, understand and confirm each of the following in accordance with applicable health guidelines:
You and/or any Minor for which you serve as a Guardian will abide by all HCC health-and-safety requirements;
You and/or any Minor for which you serve as a Guardian are not currently experiencing any of the following symptoms of COVID-19, as identified at CDC.gov, including, but not limited to:
- Fever or chills
- Cough
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- Fatigue
- Muscle or body aches
- Headache
- New loss of taste or smell
- Sore throat
- Congestion or runny nose
- Nausea or vomiting
- Diarrhea
You and/or any Minor for which you serve as a Guardian are not under any self-quarantine orders;
Please note: The guidelines in this document are based on information currently available regarding the behavior and characteristics of the COVID-19 virus, public health information and local or state guidelines with respect to large gatherings in any particular community. As more clarity with respect to these variables emerges, it is expected that these guidelines may need to be adjusted accordingly.
SAFETY
In addition to maintaining a healthy environment, safety is a top priority while attending our convention. Below are instructions to review while planning to attend our shows. Additionally, please review our ZERO-TOLERANCE HARRASSMENT POLICY & WEAPON POLICY for further information. Everyone attending HCC should be aware that the following rules are in place:
HCC/Venue Security may approach you to assist outside, at entry, or inside HCC
Everyone must wear their designated wristband or badge at all times. This includes exhibitors, vendors, fans (attendees), guests, artists, etc.
Everyone attending UNYCC is requested to
- Keep personal property with you at all times and don’t leave any items unattended
- Lost items can be taken to the admission area inside the lobby of the hotel
- Report anything that looks unusual, suspicious, or just out of place to UNYCC Staff
- Remain patient and courteous with UNYCC Staff and Security undertaking security checks. We want to get you in as quickly as possible, so please be understanding.
- Follow the instructions of UNYCC Staff at all times
- Carry a recognized form of photo ID at all times (of your actual identity, not your secret one)
By attending the Upstate NY Comic Con, it is understood by all that these Health, Safety, and Policies will be followed the duration of the convention.