COVID-19 Updates and Temple Sinai's Response
As of September 5, 2023 (updates will be posted here as necessary)
STATE OF COVID IN RHODE ISLAND
The rate of COVID infection and hospitalization in Rhode Island has had a slight uptick in the last month, but is still significantly below the levels of 2022. COVID continues to be a dangerous disease for people who are unvaccinated or who have compromised immune systems. By taking precautions yourself, you can help prevent transmission of the disease to those who are most vulnerable.
The best way to protect yourself against the virus is by staying up to date with your COVID-19 vaccines. To explore options for COVID-19 vaccination in Rhode Island and find out whether you’re up to date, visit C19VaccineRI.org. All people ages six months and older are eligible for COVID-19 vaccination and boosters. People who are age 65 or older and people who have compromised (weakened) immune systems may now choose to get an additional bivalent dose.
For added layers of protection, wear the most protective mask you can and ensure good air circulation when indoors.
If you have been exposed to COVID-19, learn what you can do to prevent spreading the virus to others.
TEMPLE POLICIES:
STATE OF COVID IN RHODE ISLAND
The rate of COVID infection and hospitalization in Rhode Island has had a slight uptick in the last month, but is still significantly below the levels of 2022. COVID continues to be a dangerous disease for people who are unvaccinated or who have compromised immune systems. By taking precautions yourself, you can help prevent transmission of the disease to those who are most vulnerable.
The best way to protect yourself against the virus is by staying up to date with your COVID-19 vaccines. To explore options for COVID-19 vaccination in Rhode Island and find out whether you’re up to date, visit C19VaccineRI.org. All people ages six months and older are eligible for COVID-19 vaccination and boosters. People who are age 65 or older and people who have compromised (weakened) immune systems may now choose to get an additional bivalent dose.
For added layers of protection, wear the most protective mask you can and ensure good air circulation when indoors.
If you have been exposed to COVID-19, learn what you can do to prevent spreading the virus to others.
TEMPLE POLICIES:
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• We strongly encourage everyone, including children as young as six months, to get all vaccines for COVID and the flu, including COVID boosters for which they are eligible.
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• Wearing masks is at the discretion of the individual. We recommend either surgical masks or N95/KN95 masks, as they provide the best protection. Disposable surgical masks are available at the Temple, including children-sized masks.
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• We strongly recommend that those with any cold, flu or other respiratory symptoms (fever, chills, coughing, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea) to stay home and not enter the Temple building, even if COVID is not believed to be the cause.
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• No one with a positive COVID test in the previous five days is permitted to enter the Temple building, even if asymptomatic. Until the tenth day, masks are required in the Temple for those who are asymptomatic.
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