COVID-19

MEMORANDUM

To: All PVAEC Staff, Instructors and Students (Academic, Workforce, and Enrichment)

From: Carolyn E. Haskell, PVAEC Director

Date: August 9, 2021

Subject: COVID-19 Health and Safety Guidelines

(Subject to change as the pandemic needs change)

Our goal is to keep everyone as safe as possible to allow us to continue to provide in person learning and enrichment opportunities for our community. In response to the recent surge in COVID-19 cases due to the Delta variant, our program will be implementing the following the health and safety guidelines:

Encouraging Vaccination – As the Director of PVAEC, I would like to strongly encourage all staff, instructors and students who are not yet vaccinated to obtain a complete COVID-19 vaccination once they are eligible. Per the CDC, “Getting vaccinated prevents severe illness, hospitalizations, and death. Unvaccinated people should get vaccinated and continue masking until they are fully vaccinated. With the Delta variant, this is more urgent than ever.” We will continue to record volunteered vaccination status privately. 

Vaccination Assistance: PVAEC will be glad to assist with scheduling vaccines and making referrals to partnering agencies who can provide other support. 

Masks and Distancing – Regardless of vaccination status, we ask that anyone entering our learning centers wears a mask and maintains social distancing of 6’ whenever possible.

Symptom Check Protocol – Regardless of vaccination status, we ask that anyone who enters our learning centers be screened for COVID-19 symptoms and have a temperature check.

Out of State Travel – Per CDC guidelines, “People who are fully vaccinated with an FDA-authorized vaccine or a vaccine authorized for emergency use by the World Health Organization can travel safely within the United States. If you are not fully vaccinated and travel out of state, PVAEC will require proof of a negative COVID-19 test before you return to work/class (see “After You Travel” bullet below). Additionally, we ask people who are not fully vaccinated to follow the CDC recommendations listed below:

• Before you travel:
  • Get tested with a viral test 1-3 days before your trip.
• While you are traveling:
  • Wearing a mask over your nose and mouth is required on planes, buses, trains, and other forms of public transportation traveling into, within, or out of the United States and while indoors at U.S. transportation hubs such as airports and stations. CDC recommends that travelers who are not fully vaccinated continue to wear a mask and maintain physical distance when traveling.
  • Avoid crowds and stay at least 6 feet from anyone who is not traveling with you.
  • Wash your hands often or use hand sanitizer (with at least 60% alcohol).
• After you travel:
  • Get tested with a viral test 3-5 days after travel AND stay home and self-quarantine for a full 7 days after travel.
    • Even if you test negative, stay home and self-quarantine for the full 7 days.
    • If your test is positive, isolate yourself to protect others from getting infected.
  • If you don’t get tested, stay home and self-quarantine for 10 days after travel.

If you have any questions, comments or concerns, Contact Us.

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