{"id":914,"date":"2021-03-24T15:08:05","date_gmt":"2021-03-24T14:08:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/telecomkh.info\/?p=914"},"modified":"2021-03-24T15:08:05","modified_gmt":"2021-03-24T14:08:05","slug":"gsma-presents-health-and-safety-plan-for-mwc21","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/telecomkh.info\/?p=914","title":{"rendered":"GSMA presents health and safety plan for MWC21"},"content":{"rendered":"

A multi-layered plan to ensure a safe environment for everyone. MWC21 takes place 28 June \u2013 1 July 2021 in Barcelona<\/strong><\/p>\n

The GSMA has shared details of its health and safety plan for MWC21 Barcelona. The plan was developed in coordination with and approved by the Catalan health authorities responsible for the regulations governing MWC21, including the Department of Business and Knowledge of the Generalitat de Catalunya and the Technical Committee of the Procicat. According to the Sectorial Plan of Fairs and Congresses, the plan satisfies the directives and recommendations for event organisers.
\nThe health and safety plan, Committed Community, will impact everyone involved with the event. The plan takes a layered approach designed to create a safe environment for staff, workers, exhibitors, visitors, suppliers, partners, and the local community. Layers include frequent testing, contact tracing, touchless environments, re-vamped catering, occupancy monitoring, upgrades to facility infrastructure, increased medical staff and personal commitments like adhering to social distancing. The plan builds on the Protocol on Safety and Prevention against COVID-19 currently being implemented by Fira de Barcelona.
\nRecently, Fira de Barcelona was awarded the World Travel Tourism Council \u201cSafe Travels\u201d stamp for its Covid-19 safety measures. These measures were designed in collaboration with the specialist risk management consultancy Aon and with the advice of the Hospital Cl\u00ednic in Barcelona, a benchmark epidemiological centre.
\n\u201cWe\u2019ve worked with partners, health authorities and medical professionals to create a plan that builds confidence in our return to in-person events. The GSMA has safely and successfully organised premier mobile events for many years. Since 2006, we have worked closely with the Host City Parties and Fira Barcelona to keep everyone safe and secure at MWC events. No doubt, Covid-19 is our biggest challenge to date. But our experience gives us a rock-solid foundation from which we have built our plan. This foundation means MWC21 Barcelona can go ahead safely, in person, with a digital online component for those unable to attend. It will remain the unique, unmissable experience that has made it the world\u2019s most important mobile event,\u201d said John Hoffman, Chief Executive Officer GSMA Ltd.<\/p>\n

Committed Community<\/strong>
\nCheck In To Get In is the first step in the multi-layered plan. Participants will download My MWC, a bespoke app designed for MWC21 Barcelona. It is a digital badge that will activate and allow for entrance to the event once registration, self-declaration and testing is completed. Registration for MWC21 will open in the coming weeks.<\/p>\n

Testing<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Before leaving home, travellers from some destinations will be required to show a negative Covid-19 test before being allowed to board planes and travel to Catalonia. The Spanish Authorities will dictate this requirement
\n\u2022 Participants arriving by train or car will be directed to MWC relevant testing centres to validate their health status
\n\u2022 All participants will be required to produce a valid negative rapid test to access the Venue. The test must be repeated every 72 hours, with participants notified through the My MWC app of upcoming expiration
\n\u2022 Multiple testing centres will be available to support rapid testing
\n\u2022 All tests will be performed by qualified personnel working alongside the Catalan Health Authorities
\n\u2022 Whilst in the Venue, temperature checks will also be conducted at all access points<\/p>\n

The Venue<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Entrances and exits have doubled to ensure social distancing and support one-way traffic flow through the Venue
\n\u2022 A \u2018touchless\u2019 environment, with \u2018badgeless\u2019 entry and other formerly manual interactions digitised
\n\u2022 Fira Gran Via restaurants have been re-designed to ensure social distancing, food preparation, and offering adheres to enhanced standards, including contactless payment
\n\u2022 Fira Gran Via has increased sanitisation protocols throughout the Venue
\n\u2022 Features a new fresh-air injection and external ventilation system to improve airflow, exceeding the highest standard of AD1
\n\u2022 Upgraded infrastructure including new monitoring systems will support our active capacity and density management, ensuring social distancing guidelines are adhered to along with one-way flows<\/p>\n

Medical protocols<\/strong>
\n\u2022 The onsite medical facilities have been adapted to incorporate Covid-19 protocols, including the addition of isolation rooms to facilitate assessments
\n\u2022 Increased medical personnel onsite to conduct assessments, administer PCR or rapid tests and to coordinate where necessary with Catalan health authorities
\n\u2022 The relevant contact tracing data will be shared with health authorities if needed to mitigate potential exposure further<\/p>\n

Your commitment<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Comply with testing protocols
\n\u2022 Complete a daily health questionnaire in the My MWC app
\n\u2022 Make regular use of the 1,300 disinfectant dispensers placed around the venue, wear a FFP2 (Filtering Facepiece Respirators) mask and adhere to social distancing requirements<\/p>\n

\u201cAs we look at the roll-out of vaccinations across different countries, we can expect that the risk of contracting Covid-19 will gradually decrease. Vaccines are game-changers. However, as we don\u2019t know the extent to which all vaccines may prevent transmission, I believe that the adoption of ever improving technology for screening and diagnosis may be as powerful as the rollouts of the vaccine itself.\u201d said Dr. Rodriguez-Fernandez, International SOS.
\nThe GSMA will continue to adapt its health and safety plan as new information is available or as directed by local authorities. Onsite marshals will support efforts to adhere, and training will be provided to key staff and participants to ensure all elements are strictly followed. Up-to-date information on our Committed Community can be found via the MWC Barcelona website, beginning Tuesday 9 March 2021.
\n\u201cWorking together with the Shanghai authorities, we\u2019ve just concluded the first in our MWC series in Shanghai. Our partners, exhibitors, board, and local businesses\u2019 support was heartening, and everyone contributed to creating a safe environment by sticking to the safety measures. I am now looking forward to MWC21 Barcelona; it is time to bring together the mobile ecosystem in-person. I relish the discussions that will emerge from this essential event,\u201d said GSMA\u2019s Director General Mats Granryd.<\/p>\n

Caring for the needs of the MWC ecosystem in changing circumstances<\/strong>
\nThe GSMA appreciate that not everyone will attend in-person, therefore MWC21 Barcelona will be a hybrid event for the first time. The in-person and virtual options are provided so that all friends of MWC Barcelona can attend and participate in a way that works for them.
\n\u201cEspecially for our Exhibitors and Sponsors, as you evaluate your participation in MWC, we have worked on options and developed ways to modify your MWC experience. To discuss these options in further detail, contact your account manager or sales@mwcbarcelona.com.<\/p>\n

Planning in a pandemic is complicated<\/strong>. Global circumstances remain dynamic, and so we must behave accordingly, which means constant evaluation and fine-tuning. We are adapting as necessary whilst leading consistently with our role as convenors of a critical ecosystem. We are grateful to count so many leaders as part of our loyal MWC family, and respecting the considerations and resources required to participate in an event like this; we remain committed to communicating frequently.\u201d<\/p>\n

Above, Telef\u00f3nica at the MWC \/ Photo telecomkh<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

A multi-layered plan to ensure a safe environment for everyone. MWC21 takes place 28 June \u2013 1 July 2021 in Barcelona The GSMA has shared details of its health and safety plan for MWC21 Barcelona. The plan was developed in coordination with and approved by the Catalan health authorities responsible for the regulations governing MWC21, … <\/p>\n

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