Covid Policies

All are welcome to attend Mass (no reservations needed).  Masks are now optional.

Protocols for volunteers exposed or who become sick with COVID-19 symptoms.

Exposed
Volunteers who are fully vaccinated or have recovered from a confirmed case of Covid do NOT need to quarantine after contact with someone who has COVID-19, unless the exposed volunteer develops symptoms. It is highly recommended they wear a mask for 10 days or until a negative confirmation test is received after 5 days from exposure.

If a COSP non-vaccinated volunteer is exposed, had close contact of less than 6 feet for a sustained period of more than 15 minutes, to a person that has tested positive for COVID-19, they should immediately self-quarantine and not volunteer on premises for a minimum of 5 days. After the 5 day period and if experiencing no symptoms, the person can return, however, must wear a mask for an additional 5 days. This exposure rule applies even if both persons were wearing masks. It is recommended that they be tested no sooner than five days after exposure. 

SICK or Test Positive for COVID-19
Volunteers who have tested positive for COVID-19, should notify the staff ministry leader or parish administrator and isolate for 5 days from when symptoms first appeared. If they are asymptomatic or their symptoms are resolving (without fever for 24 hours), they can return to the work place, however, must wear a mask when around others for 5 days to minimize the risk of infecting people they encounter.

FAQs
Can I continue to volunteer if a family member, such as my child, had exposure to a person that has tested positive for COVID-19?

Yes, you can continue to volunteer if you are not experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms. This exposure is called two degrees of separation from a COVID-19 positive test carrier and does not required quarantining. If your child tests positive for COVID-19 and you have been exposed, you must not volunteer and should self-quarantine. This is considered a one degree of separation exposure. 

What should I do if I test positive for COVID-19 and have recently volunteered at the COSP?

You must immediately notify the staff ministry leader and self-quarantine. If your child was exposed to you, that child cannot return or participate in COSP programs for a minimum of 14 days or until a negative test result is received and shared with the staff ministry leader. The test must be conducted no sooner than 5 days from the exposure date.