Miami Beach

COVID-19 FAQ

Art Basel continues to monitor the epidemic situation thoroughly and remains in close contact with the City of Miami Beach, the Miami Beach Convention Center (MBCC), the General Contractor, and an external health and safety consultancy to provide its visitors with the most accurate and recent information. Policy changes may occur at any time, and additional measures may be required for entry to the show.

1. What is Art Basel requiring for entry to protect the health and safety of all from COVID-19?Attendees aged 12 and over must provide proof of a negative lab-administered COVID-19 test to gain access to Art Basel Miami Beach. Alternatively, visitors may opt to voluntarily provide proof of completed COVID-19 vaccination or documentation of recent (within 90 days) recovery from COVID-19 to gain entry.Acceptable test results<ul><li>A negative lab-administered PCR test result within 72 hours</li><li>A negative lab-administered antigen test result within 48 hours</li></ul>Acceptable vaccination documentation<ul><li>Date of completion that must be more than 2 weeks prior to event with an approved vaccine</li><li>Documentation that you have completed all recommended doses of a COVID-19 vaccine that has been authorized or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or is listed for emergency use by the World Health Organization (WHO). This currently includes the following vaccines:<ul><li>Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine</li><li>Pfizer-BioNTech (COMIRNATY) COVID-19 Vaccine</li><li>Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine</li><li>Johnson and Johnson’s Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine</li><li>AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine (COVISHIELD)</li><li>Sinopharm BIBP COVID-19 Vaccine</li><li>Sinovac-CoronaVac COVID-19 Vaccine</li></ul></li></ul>Acceptable documentation of recent recovery<ul><li>Documentation of a positive test result within the last 90 days and a signed letter that contains the name, address and phone number of a licensed healthcare provider or public health official stating that the attendee has been cleared from isolation</li></ul>Attendees are required to complete a self-reported symptom screening. All attendees aged 12 and older must attest to be symptom-free and not have been in contact with anyone who has tested positive for COVID-19 in the past 14 days.To qualify as symptom-free, a person must confirm the absence of any COVID-19 symptoms (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).&nbsp;

2. Do I need to bring proof of testing or&nbsp;vaccination with me?Attendees aged 12 and over must provide proof of a negative lab-administered COVID-19 test to gain access to Art Basel Miami Beach. Alternatively, visitors may opt to voluntarily provide proof of completed COVID-19 vaccination or documentation of recent (within 90 days) recovery from COVID-19 to gain entry. For further details, please answers to question #1.&nbsp;All visitors, exhibitors, and staff members will be required to complete a self-reported symptom screening prior to entering the fair.3. Will you have testing facilities on-site? Art Basel is not able to offer on-site testing for visitors. However, there are many testing facilities in the city of Miami Beach as well as in close proximity to the venue. For further information: The COVID-19 testing and vaccination site operated by Nomi Health at 17 Street and Convention Center Drive will be relocated to the first floor of the Pennsylvania Garage (G9) on 17 Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, effective Monday, October 11 through at least the end of the calendar year. For additional options, please&nbsp;check&nbsp;<a href="https://www.miamidade.gov/global/initiatives/coronavirus/testing-locations.page" target="_blank">www.miamidade.gov/global/initiatives/coronavirus/testing-locations.page.</a>4. If I am not willing to provide proof of either recent testing, vaccination, or recent recovery, can I still enter the show?Anyone who fails to comply with the stated health and safety protocols will be denied entry.5. What is the mask policy at Art Basel Miami Beach?In compliance with the Art Basel Miami Beach policy and safety regulations, wearing a mask covering mouth and nose will be mandatory inside the venue for anyone age 2 and older, whether vaccinated or unvaccinated.All contractors and suppliers hired by Art Basel in Miami will also wear masks in the venue and will be subjected to regular testing and health checks.&nbsp;

6. What cleaning and/or air quality measures are in place for the venue and Art Basel?The venue has implemented new guidelines and policies based on the current CDC Guidelines and local public health guidance. Please review these&nbsp;<a href="https://www.miamibeachconvention.com/health-advisory-coronavirus-covid-19" target="_blank">here</a>.The venue has implemented cleaning and sanitization standards that meet or exceed the recommendations of the CDC; however it is the responsibility of every individual to maintain good personal hygiene, including washing hands frequently. The venue has washing facilities with soap and water throughout the building.If attendees cannot regularly wash their hands with soap and water, they should disinfect them with hand sanitizer. Hand-sanitizer stations will be positioned at entrances and exits, toilets, desks and welcoming areas, catering areas, as well as various common areas. Additionally, exhibitors will be provided hand sanitizer as part of their Art Basel care package.The venue has also installed touch-free surfaces in the restrooms including automatically flushing toilets, hands-free faucets, paper towel dispensers, and hand dryers.In order to keep surface contact to a minimum, Art Basel will implement the following measures:<ul><li>Credential check upon entry will be contactless</li><li>Contactless payment will be available at catering locations</li><li>Physical contact between staff and attendees at entrances and security checks will be reduced to a minimum</li><li>Tickets for the cloakroom will not be reusable</li></ul>The venue has increased the frequency of cleaning and disinfecting commonly touched surfaces and high-trafficked areas using EPA-registered disinfectants as recommended by the CDC, and in strict compliance with GBAC protocols. These include, but are not limited to, bathrooms, counters, entrance and exit areas, cloakrooms, door handles, lift panels, stair railings, escalator handrails, and technical equipment.The venue now operates with higher rates of air filtration, ventilation, and fresh air intake than prior to the pandemic. New High-Efficiency MERV filters have been installed and maintained for all HVAC equipment, and they have established protocols to increase HEPA filter replacements to vastly reduce any potential airborne pathogens &amp; contaminants. Additionally, all equipment adjustments to the HVAC systems have been in accordance/compliance with CDC guidelines such as airflow increase where needed, pre-filtered outside air adjustments, increased inspections, and detailed trending of such systems to benchmark its operations.

7. Are there any changes to the show architecture to support physical distancing?Art Basel has modified the show architecture to provide more space and encourage physical distancing.<ul><li>Art Basel has widened its aisles throughout the show floors</li><li>The size of the Central Plaza and Collector’s Lounge have been increased</li><li>Timed entry will be implemented at certain times to avoid over-crowding</li><li>To reduce crowding in the halls, we are extending the VIP preview to two full days, from Tuesday, November 30 to Wednesday, December 1. During the public days – Thursday, December 2 to Saturday, December 4 – we will sell a limited number of tickets starting in October</li><li>The number of visitors in the halls will be closely monitored. Should new capacity-related rules and recommendations be issued by local, state, or federal authorities, Art Basel may adjust the halls’ capacity</li></ul>8. Will you refund anyone if they are unable to attend due to COVID-19 illness? Anyone who is symptomatic or has a positive test result should remain at home and get in touch with us as soon as possible at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:info@artbasel.com">info@artbasel.com</a>. Art Basel reserves the right to deny entry to the fair to attendees deemed a health or safety risk. In such an unlikely event, ticket costs may be reimbursed at Art Basel's discretion. 9. What if I contract COVID-19 at Art Basel Miami Beach?An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present. COVID-19 is an extremely contagious disease that can lead to severe illness and death. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, senior citizens and guests with underlying medical conditions are especially vulnerable. By visiting the fair, you voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19 (for yourself and for any minors for whom you are responsible). The complete invitation and ticket/entrance disclaimer and the COVID-19 warning and disclaimer can be found&nbsp;<a href="https://www.artbasel.com/miami-beach/ticket-and-entrance-disclaimer">here</a>.&nbsp;The attendee hereby further acknowledges and agrees to have reviewed the policy, agrees to fully comply with such policy, and is subject to all terms and conditions contained therein.

10. I would like to consult further resources, who can provide me with updates and information?Please reach out to the following organizations:a. Florida Department of Health Coronavirus (COVID-19) Call Center +1 866-779-6121, Monday-Friday from 8 a.m to 12 midnight (hours are subject to change) Email <a href="mailto:COVID-19@flhealth.gov">COVID-19@flhealth.gov</a> after hours and on weekends,or consult <a href="http://floridahealth.gov/diseases-and-conditions/%20COVID-19/index.html">floridahealth.gov/diseases-and-conditions/ COVID-19/index.html</a>b. Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade&nbsp; County +1&nbsp;305-324-2400,&nbsp;<a href="http://miamidade.floridahealth.gov" target="_blank">miamidade.floridahealth.gov</a>c.&nbsp;Centers for Disease Control and Prevention +1 800-232-4636,&nbsp;<a href="http://cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html">cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html</a>d. National Institutes of Health +1&nbsp;301-496-4000,&nbsp;<a href="http://nih.gov/health-information/coronavirus">nih.gov/health-information/coronavirus</a>e. World Health Organization <a href="who.int/emergencies/diseases/ novel-coronavirus-2019">who.int/emergencies/diseases/ novel-coronavirus-2019</a>

Find answers to frequently asked questions about COVID-19-related health and security measures at Art Basel Miami Beach.