Covid-19 Policy at Kol Emeth (as of 3/24/22)

Kol Emeth is revising its COVID-19 policy in response to the population’s changes in immunity to COVID-19. All COVID policies are subject to revision given the status of thecommunicable disease in the County and Santa Clara Department of Health directives.

At our site, indoor spaces include the administrative building, the multi-purpose room, the small sanctuary, the main sanctuary, classrooms, bathrooms, the social hall and the lobby, even when the sliding doors are open.

Summary of changes to the current COVID-19 policy:

1. This policy now allows for closing the Sanctuary and Social Hall sliding doors for

temperature control.
2. Religious School will continue to be held outside whenever weather permits, but may
meet in smaller classroom spaces with the door closed.
3. Everyone may eat indoors.
4. Everyone may occupy any space at Kol Emeth regardless of vaccination status, unless
they have a recent COVID exposure, a positive COVID test, or are symptomatic.
5. Masking is optional but encouraged when indoors for those who are not vaccinated.

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Full Policy:
If you are FULLY VACCINATED (have received ALL vaccinations recommended by the CDC: a primary series and, if eligible, a booster):

You are not required to wear masks while on the Kol Emeth campus. Masks are optional and based on an individual’s comfort level, and Kol Emeth will continue to provide masks at the Greeter’s Table.

If you are NOT FULLY VACCINATED (have NOT received all vaccinations recommended by the CDC: a primary series and, if eligible, a booster):

We request, but do not require, you to wear a mask that covers your nose while indoors at Kol Emeth. Masks will continue to be provided at the Greeter’s Table. Indoor spaces are defined above.

Regardless of vaccination status:

1) If you have a positive COVID test or have symptoms:

• Anyone with a fever, respiratory symptoms, or who is aware of potential exposure to a probable or confirmed COVID infection MUST stay home and access programs and services by Zoom, even if you are asymptomatic.
• Follow the guidance of the California Department of Health as below based on your situation.
  • Stay home for at least 5 days after the start of symptoms (Day 0) or after the date of first positive test (Day 0) if no symptoms).
  • Isolation can end after Day 5 if symptoms are not present or are resolving and on Day 5 or later you test negative.
  • If you do not test or are testing positive on Day 5 (or later), isolation can end after Day 10 if fever-free for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medications.
  • If a fever is present, isolation should be continued until 24 hours after the fever resolves.
  • If symptoms, other than fever, are not resolving, continue to isolate until symptoms are resolving or until after Day 10.
  • Per CDPH masking guidance, infected persons should wear a well-fitting mask around others for a total of 10 days, especially in indoor settings.