Vaccine and Mask Policy Announced for Otakon 2022
Washington, D.C. (January 31, 2022) – In the interest of the safety of all members, Otakorp will require all Otakon 2022 attendees eligible for COVID-19 vaccination to be fully vaccinated and masked in all convention areas in the Walter E Washington Convention Center and the Marriott Marquis.
In addition to Otakorp's policies, Otakorp reminds all members that they are individually responsible for complying with any and all standing policies of the Walter E. Washington Convention Center and with any and all laws and ordinances in effect in the City of Washington, DC, including those related to COVID-19.
Additional information can be found here:
Washington DC Coronavirus response: https://coronavirus.dc.gov/vaxdc
EventsDC Health and Safety Guidelines: https://eventsdc.com/health-and-safety-guidelines
More details will be released as soon as they are available.
This policy is subject to change based on changes to CDC guidelines, local regulations or other data.
ABOUT OTAKON AND OTAKORP, INC.: Now entering its twenty-eighth year, Otakon is an annual celebration of Japanese and East Asian popular culture, and also one of the largest gatherings of fans in the United States. Otakon celebrates popular culture as a gateway to deeper understanding of Asian culture, and has grown along with the enthusiasm for anime, manga, video games, and music from the Far East. Historically, Otakon has drawn up to 34,000 people for three days each year (for a paid attendance of over 100,000 turnstile attendees). Otakon is a membership based convention sponsored by Otakorp, Inc., a Pennsylvania-based, 501(c)3 educational non-profit whose mission is to promote the appreciation of Asian culture, primarily through its media and entertainment. Otakorp, Inc. is directed by an all-volunteer, unpaid staff – we are run by fans, for fans.
For more information about Otakorp, Inc., see http://www.Otakon.com/otakorp/index.asp
For more information and the latest news on Otakon 2021, see http://www.Otakon.com/
