We have been notified that positive cases of COVID have been confirmed in individuals from two additional families. Therefore please be aware that if you attended shul towards the end of Yom Tov or Shabbos, there is a possibility that you were exposed and you should get tested and/or take the necessary precautions in consultation with your physician.
Please note the following updated shul attendance guidelines:
Symptoms:
Anyone experiencing symptoms of COVID or any other illness, or feels feverish, may not attend shul.
High Risk: If you are immunocompromised or have other conditions that put you at a higher risk we continue to urge you to consider the risks involved before attending shul.
Children's Program: The BJC Children's Program will NOT meet this Shabbos.
Masks: Masks are required for all adults and children until further notice.
Seating: Extra-precaution seating area: This area is designated for the use of the immunocompromised and others that need or want to take a higher level of precaution. Full vaccination is required in this area. Adults and children that are not fully vaccinated are not permitted to enter this area.
Frequently Asked Questions: Returning to Shul Q: I tested positive for COVID - when can I come back to shul? A: You may return to shul after 10 days have elapsed from the onset of symptoms. Q: What if I tested positive but never had any symptoms - when can I return to shul? A: If you remain asymptomatic, you may return after 10 days have elapsed from the positive test. If you become symptomatic during this time, your "clock resets" and you should not return to shul until after 10 days have elapsed from the onset of symptoms.
Frequently Asked Questions: Exposure to COVID Q: I was exposed to someone with active COVID disease (i.e. a family member had an active case of COVID and I was exposed to him/her before or after it was detected). Am I allowed to attend shul? A: If you become symptomatic, follow the guidelines above.
If you are fully vaccinated and remain asymptomatic, you may attend shul. Recommended: get tested 3-5 days after the last exposure and remain masked indoors for 14 days or until you have a negative test. If you are not fully vaccinated, even if you remain asymptomatic you may not attend shul until 14 days have elapsed from the last day of exposure. Q: How is the last day of exposure calculated? A: Someone with active COVID disease is considered to be potentially shedding virus for 10 days from the onset of symptoms. Therefore, if you are not vaccinated and live with someone with active COVID disease, you cannot start counting the 14 days until after 10 days have elapsed from the onset of symptoms.
Thank you for your cooperation, and please respond to this email if you have any questions.
