Health Guidelines for the Heavenly Valley SDA Church Building Reopening
Our priority is to worship and fellowship together while protecting each other from infection, with heightened concern for protecting our vulnerable members. We do so while affirming that asymptomatic spread of the virus is very real and that we can take sensible measures to help prevent our gatherings from being super-spreader events. Physical distancing is still encouraged. That means we will not be shaking hands or hugging one another.
Masks are required for all attendees while in the building, with the temporary exception of the main speaker while preaching at the pulpit. The church will supply masks upon entry to the building, but please bring your own if you can. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
Vulnerable People: Those aged 65 or older and those with serious underlying medical conditions, such as heart or lung disease or diabetes, are at higher risk of hospitalization and serious complications. On the one hand, we want to allow people to make their own determination how much risk to take on. On the other hand, if you’re older and you’re not in the best of health, please stay home.
Environment and Sanitation:
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To prevent mingling in close quarters with one another indoors, conversations should be taken outside, physically distanced in the fresh air.
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The church foyer should only be used by one family at a time
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Hand sanitizer will be present throughout the church building. All attendees are encouraged to use the sanitizer when necessary or wash hands with soap and water.
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Pews will be marked off for seating at appropriate physical distances. Only family members should sit together. If you come in the same car, by all means, sit together.
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To prevent infection while using the restrooms, sanitizing wipes will be available for users to wipe off surfaces, toilets, faucets, and door handles before use. Restrooms should be used by only one person at a time.
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Verify that you’re healthy and have had no known recent contact with a COVID-19-infected person. This sign-in record will enable contact tracing if necessary and be discarded after two weeks. If you have any symptoms of sickness, stay home.
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Water dispensers will not be used. Bottled water will be available.
Attention: If you experience symptoms after attending that make you suspect COVID-19, please contact the church at 530-318-6343.
For the full written Covid plan by the Seventh Day Adventist please go to: COVID-19 Safety Plan | heavenlyvalley (tahoeadventist.org) written 6/20/2020