[Communications] Short statement on coronavirus for website

[Mamie Gray]

Hello Amy! I think your statement conveys the right tone, and is both
concise and informative. Mamie

On Fri, Mar 6, 2020 at 12:43 PM Amy Olson via Communications <
communications at chicagocommunitygardens.org> wrote:

> Hi communications team, Gina, Cordia and Angela,
>
> Here’s a draft of a short statement we could use as our ‘official’
> response in case anyone asks about the status of the conference. I pulled
> the info from the CPS pdf that May sent last night. We could include this
> on the conference web page.
>
> We care deeply about the health and well‑being of our attendees,
> presenters, support team, exhibitors, and community. CCGA is closely
> monitoring the evolving situation regarding coronavirus (COVID-19). At this
> time, we plan to move forward with the 8th Annual Conference as planned. We
> are in communication with our event host, Whitney Young Magnet High School,
> and will continue to follow the official guidance from the Chicago
> Department of Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
> If you have any questions or concerns about attending the conference,
> please reach out to communications at chicagocommunitygardens.org.
>
> For the most reliable information about COVID-19, please visit​ ​
> www.chicago.gov/coronavirus​ or www.cdc.gov/coronavirus​. ​You can also
> contact the CDPH Coronavirus hotline at 312-746-4835 or email ​
> coronavirus at chicago.gov​.
>
>
> Let me know what you think,
> Amy
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