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
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 14 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. The individual cannot return to volunteer service for a minimum of 14 days or until a negative test result is received and shared with the COSP parish administrator. The test must be conducted no sooner than 5 days from the exposure date.

Volunteers who are fully vaccinated do NOT need to quarantine after contact with someone who had COVID-19 unless they have symptoms. However, fully vaccinated people should get tested 3-5 days after their exposure, even if they don’t have symptoms.

SICK or Test Positive for COVID-19
If a volunteer has tested positive for COVID-19, immediately notify the staff ministry leader or parish administrator. This information will remain private. The volunteer must quarantine, self-isolation is recommended, until they have tested negative, are symptom-free for 72 hours, and at least 7 days have passed since symptoms first appeared. The volunteer may be asked for a list of COSP activities in which they have participated during the previous 10 days.

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?
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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.