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The following respiratory Illness precautions apply as of the above date. These procedures are subject to change at any time.
Applicability
These procedures apply to all chorus singers participating in rehearsals and performances with the Octavo Singers.
Vaccination Advisory
You are strongly encouraged to be up to date on any vaccinations that your health care provider recommends.
Masking
Masking at rehearsals and performances is optional. Those who wish to mask are strongly encouraged to use an N95 or a KN95 mask. If you choose to mask during a performance, please use a black mask if possible.
Self-Assessment
Prior to each rehearsal/performance, be aware of how you are feeling and do not participate if you experience symptoms of respiratory illness. Do not immediately assume symptoms are allergies. If you have any of the following symptoms, please do not attend:
New loss of taste or smell, sore throat, cough, shortness/difficulty breathing, nasal/sinus discharge, headache, body aches, digestive upset, conjunctivitis, fever, fatigue.
Covid Exposure
If you know you were exposed to Covid while not wearing a mask within 7 days of the next rehearsal or performance, it is recommended that you test for Covid on the day of rehearsal/performance. If the exposure contact was very close and within 2 to 3 days of rehearsal, assess for symptoms and consider masking at the next rehearsal.
If You Test Positive for Covid
If you test positive for Covid you must notify the Board by calling 518-380-6938. If you do not want to identify yourself on voicemail, say “I need a call back as soon as possible.” A Board member will contact you with instructions. Before the next rehearsal/performance, a Board member will notify singers via our regular email if an attendee at a prior session reports a positive Covid test. The notice will be anonymous.
Participating After Having Any Respiratory Illness
If you experience a respiratory Illness, you should remain away from rehearsal until you meet the following criteria:
Pre-concert Covid testing and reporting will take place as the Board determines to be necessary.
Test Availability and Expiration Dates
Covid Tests are available at pharmacies, box stores with pharmacies, and some supermarkets. Some insurance providers may cover the cost of home tests; check with the manufacturer.
If you have Covid tests that show past expiration dates, it is possible that the expiration dates have been extended. If you need assistance determining the expiration date of your test, please contact us at 518-380-6938 or at info@octavosingers.org.
Applicability
These procedures apply to all chorus singers participating in rehearsals and performances with the Octavo Singers.
Vaccination Advisory
You are strongly encouraged to be up to date on any vaccinations that your health care provider recommends.
Masking
Masking at rehearsals and performances is optional. Those who wish to mask are strongly encouraged to use an N95 or a KN95 mask. If you choose to mask during a performance, please use a black mask if possible.
Self-Assessment
Prior to each rehearsal/performance, be aware of how you are feeling and do not participate if you experience symptoms of respiratory illness. Do not immediately assume symptoms are allergies. If you have any of the following symptoms, please do not attend:
New loss of taste or smell, sore throat, cough, shortness/difficulty breathing, nasal/sinus discharge, headache, body aches, digestive upset, conjunctivitis, fever, fatigue.
Covid Exposure
If you know you were exposed to Covid while not wearing a mask within 7 days of the next rehearsal or performance, it is recommended that you test for Covid on the day of rehearsal/performance. If the exposure contact was very close and within 2 to 3 days of rehearsal, assess for symptoms and consider masking at the next rehearsal.
If You Test Positive for Covid
If you test positive for Covid you must notify the Board by calling 518-380-6938. If you do not want to identify yourself on voicemail, say “I need a call back as soon as possible.” A Board member will contact you with instructions. Before the next rehearsal/performance, a Board member will notify singers via our regular email if an attendee at a prior session reports a positive Covid test. The notice will be anonymous.
Participating After Having Any Respiratory Illness
If you experience a respiratory Illness, you should remain away from rehearsal until you meet the following criteria:
- At least 24 hours have passed with no fever and without using fever reducing medications, and your symptoms are getting better. If it is within 5 days since your fever has ended and your symptoms are better, it is strongly recommended that you wear a mask at the next rehearsal.
- It has been 5 days since your symptoms began or if you did not have symptoms before testing, since you tested positive for Covid,
- sooner than 5 days since your symptoms began or if you did not have symptoms, a positive test and have had two sequential negative tests done 48 hours apart prior to the rehearsal.
Pre-concert Covid testing and reporting will take place as the Board determines to be necessary.
Test Availability and Expiration Dates
Covid Tests are available at pharmacies, box stores with pharmacies, and some supermarkets. Some insurance providers may cover the cost of home tests; check with the manufacturer.
If you have Covid tests that show past expiration dates, it is possible that the expiration dates have been extended. If you need assistance determining the expiration date of your test, please contact us at 518-380-6938 or at info@octavosingers.org.