The safety of our guests and attendees continues to be our No. 1 priority and swift proactive measures have
been taken in response to the global COVID-19 pandemic. The Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) continues
to monitor the situation through updates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the
Florida Department of Public Health, along with direct dialogue with Orange County Government officials. The
OCCC is adhering to guidelines from the CDC and continues to urge people to take health precautions
including washing hands regularly and observing physical distancing.
The OCCC is meeting on a regular basis with key stakeholders at Orange County Government, the Florida
Department of Health, Visit Orlando and partner agencies to evaluate the rapidly evolving situation.
COVID-19 Testing
The State Regional Testing Site located at the OCCC is operating seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Testing is free.
Online appointments are
strongly recommended, but not required. For more information, visit
Orange County Government’s website.
Address: Destination Parkway Garage
5980 Destination Pkwy Orlando, FL 32819
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and Directions
COVID-19 Vaccination
The Florida Department of Health in Orange County is administering COVID-19 vaccinations at the OCCC North
Concourse loading dock. Qualifying residents can
register online. For more information, visit Orange County
Government’s website.
Address: OCCC North Concourse
9400 Universal Blvd Orlando, FL 32819
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Frequently Asked
Questions Regarding COVID-19 Vaccinations in Orange County
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Orange County’s Mask Mandate
Orange County has a long-standing mask mandate in place. Residents and visitors are expected to follow it
while in our County to maintain safety standards during the pandemic. Here is a link to the executive order:
https://www.ocfl.net/Portals/0/Library/Emergency-Safety/docs/coronavirus/2020-25%20EEO.pdf.
Orange County’s Business Resources
Please explore Orange County’s business resources page. It outlines the efforts of Orange County’s Compliance
“Strike Teams” and offers guidance and supporting materials for businesses to operate safely. Here is a link
to the webpage:
https://www.ocfl.net/EmergencySafety/Coronavirus/Coronavirus-BusinessResources.aspx.
Recovery and Resiliency Plan for Business Continuity
The OCCC team is working hard to ensure business continuity at the OCCC, and to support of Orange County’s
response to the COVID-19 pandemic. As we begin to host modified live events, the OCCC’s Recovery and
Resiliency Committee has developed a set of guidelines. The guidelines were approved by Orange County
Government’s Health Services and the OCCC Executive Team. Those guidelines have been released to employees,
all clients, stakeholders and media and are located on the OCCC website,
www.occc.net/guidelines. Keeping the health and safety of guests, employees, and
the community continues to be a priority. The OCCC will continue to monitor policy changes from the CDC,
state and federal mandates.
Sanitation Measures
As a Global Biorisk Advisory Council® (GBAC) STAR™ accredited venue, the OCCC has a disinfectant procedure in
place for cleanings which adhere to the CDC and WHO guidance. Recognized as the gold standard of safe
venues, the OCCC is one of the largest venues in the nation to receive the GBAC STAR™ accreditation. As a
division of the International Sanitary Supply Association (ISSA), GBAC STAR™ is an industry accreditation
that provides third-party validation to ensure the implementation of rigorous protocols in response to
biorisk situations. Focused on ensuring a clean, safe and healthy environment, the program establishes
requirements to assist venues by providing best practices, protocols and procedures to control risks
associated with the COVID-19 virus.
The Center also has an increased number of hand sanitation sites available throughout the surrounding
campus, providing alcohol-based hand sanitizer for all attendees and staff. Other precautionary measures
include enhancing onsite communications and signage regarding CDC recommendations, increasing the frequency
of cleaning and disinfecting bathrooms and commonly touched objects like hand railings, door handles and
ongoing training for OCCC staff and partners for best practices on providing a safe and healthy environment.
On-site Preparedness Plan
The OCCC recommends conventions implement handshake-free meetings and conventions for the foreseeable future.
Updates
For updates and information from Orange County Government’s COVID-19 News Conferences, visit www.ocfl.net/CoronavirusUpdates.