CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) RESOURCES

• The Metropolitan New York Synod strongly recommends that all attendees of our 2023 annual assembly receive the COVID-19 vaccine—however, proof of vaccination is not required. Although face masks are no longer mandatory at our synodical events, we encourage their use. Additionally, we will provide COVID-19 tests, face masks, and hand sanitizer stations at the assembly. If you experience symptoms of COVID-19 before or during the assembly, we kindly ask that you refrain from attending any shared spaces and contact Maria Rodas at [email protected] to request a reimbursement for your registration. For more information on the cleanliness policy of the hotel, click HERE for a message from the Marriott Hotel Cleanliness Council.

• New York City
  • Preventing and Responding to Monkeypox in Schools, Child Care Settings, and After-School Programs (08/30/22)

• Regarding Schools & Young People:
  • Info Regarding Vaccination for Young New Yorkers (6 months – 17 years)​ 
  • Operational Guidance for K-12 Schools and Early Care and Education Programs to Support Safe In-Person Learning (08/11/22)
  • NYC children under 5 must continue wearing masks in school next week (04/01/22)
  • Gov. Hochul Announces End to Mask Mandates in Schools (03/02/22)
  • Testing and Isolation for P-12   (02/04/22)
  • NYSDOH Guidance for Classroom Instruction  (03/02/22)
• Quarantine & Isolation – Guidance (02/04/22) 
• Quarantine & Isolation – Chart (02/04/22)

 

UNITED STATES & CDC/WHO CORONAVIRUS UPDATES:

• COVID-19 COMMUNITY LEVELS TOOL
  • ​COVID-19 BY COUNTY
• REGARDING CORONAVIRUS VARIANTS:
  • CDC: Omicron Variant: What We Know About the Science
    • ​CDC: What You Need To Know About Variants (Omicron-Varients)
  • CDC: Delta Variant: What We Know About the Science

• CDC: Quarantine and Isolation Guidelines
  • General Population
  • Healthcare Personnel
  • Wearing a Mask:
    • ​Improve How a Mask Can Protect YOU

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• ELCA 
  • Care-Filled Worship and Sacramental Life in a Lingering Pandemic
• CDC
  • Considerations for Communities of Faith
  • Toolkit for Community and Faith-Based Organizations