[Communications] Short statement on coronavirus for website

[Amy Olson]

Thanks for your quick feedback!
Here’s an updated version, I think there was a typo in the CPS pdf so I updated “Chicago Department of Health” to “Chicago Department of Public Health”
With everyone’s blessing, we can post this on our web page along with some accessibility information that we’re working on.

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 Public 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 <mailto:communications at chicagocommunitygardens.org>.

For the most reliable information about COVID-19, please visit​ ​www.chicago.gov/coronavirus <http://www.chicago.gov/coronavirus>​ or www.cdc.gov/coronavirus <http://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus>​. ​You can also contact the CDPH Coronavirus hotline at 312-746-4835 or email ​coronavirus at chicago.gov <mailto:coronavirus at chicago.gov>​.  

> On Mar 6, 2020, at 1:10 PM, Hermitage Street Community garden <hermitagestreetcommunitygarden at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> This is just what's needed to keep stress levels down
> 
> On Fri, Mar 6, 2020, 12:50 PM Julie Samuels <jsamuels1966 at gmail.com <mailto:jsamuels1966 at gmail.com>> wrote:
> I agree - thanks!
> 
> On Fri, Mar 6, 2020 at 12:48 PM Mamie Gray via Communications <communications at chicagocommunitygardens.org <mailto:communications at chicagocommunitygardens.org>> wrote:
> 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 <mailto: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 <mailto:communications at chicagocommunitygardens.org>.
> 
> For the most reliable information about COVID-19, please visit​ ​www.chicago.gov/coronavirus <http://www.chicago.gov/coronavirus>​ or www.cdc.gov/coronavirus <http://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus>​. ​You can also contact the CDPH Coronavirus hotline at 312-746-4835 or email ​coronavirus at chicago.gov <mailto:coronavirus at chicago.gov>​.  
> 
> Let me know what you think,
> Amy
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