We are experiencing another round of active Covid-19 cases in West Michigan. Several of you have called the office recently because you tested positive or learned about a close contact exposure. Unfortunately, the virus is still with us and it is important to protect both ourselves and our seniors.
REMEMBER: APPROVED MASKS, GLOVES AND APRONS ARE AVAILABLE FROM THE OFFICE.
Eff. 8/11/2 - The CDC has updated their Covid-19 guidelines to reflect the current environment of available vaccinations and boosters. Please note the current guidelines we must follow are below.
People who have had a Close Contact exposure should monitor their symptoms for 10 days and wear a mask for that time. (Cloth mask is not acceptable for Healthcare Professionals.)
Take two tests on Day Four and Day Five after your exposure, at least 24 hours apart. (Free tests are available through the post office. https://www.covid.gov/tests/)
· No Work Restrictions. No quarantine period.
If Test Positive for Covid:
If mild, symptomatic COVID-19:
Isolation can end at 5 days after symptom onset and after fever ends for 24 hours (without the use of fever-reducing medication) and if symptoms are improving, AND
if they can wear a well-fitted mask around others for 5 more days after the 5-day isolation period.
Day 0 is the first day of symptoms.
If asymptomatic (never develop symptoms):
Isolation can end at least 5 days after the first positive test (with day 0 being the date their specimen was collected for the positive test), AND
if they wear a properly well-fitted mask around others for 5 more days after the 5-day isolation period.
People who have moderate COVID-19 illness: Isolate for 10 days.
All employees that test positive are removed from the schedule for 10 days from symptoms or test date. If you have a negative test after day 5, please call the office to be added back to the schedule.
Thank you for all you do to take care of the seniors in our community.
