The Heart Rhythm Society has announced that Heart Rhythm 2021, its annual meeting scheduled for July 28-31 in Boston, will take place with no capacity restrictions.
“Our global community has been patiently waiting since the cancellation of last year’s annual meeting to convene once again,” Andrew D. Krahn, MD, program chair for Heart Rhythm 2021, said in a statement announcing the update. “I’m pleased to share the news we recently received from both the city of Boston and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts—all COVID-19 restrictions will be lifted on May 29.”
Krahn also emphasized the numerous precautions that will be put in place to “ensure that all personal levels of comfort for indoor gatherings are accommodated.” Aisles between booths will be wider than normal, for instance, and seats will be spaced out during all presentations. Additional hand sanitizer stations, socially distanced eating areas and color-coded lanyards that indicate “your comfort level of interaction with other attendees” will also be in use.
Heart Rhythm 2021 is also offering a virtual option if attendees are unable to make it to Boston—either due to COVID-19 restrictions or for any other reasons altogether.
Additional information related to the health and safety of conference attendees is available on the Heart Rhythm Society’s website.
Multiple other medical societies—including HIMSS and RSNA— have also shared updates about how they will be operating in 2021. Stay tuned to Cardiovascular Business for more news on other big-name conferences.
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