MVO COVID-19 Safety Guidelines for Musicians (as of October 20, 2022)
MVO safety team will use the following link from the Department of Health to monitor Covid Community Risk Level.
https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/stats/index.html
If the community levels of COVID are LOW in the Ramsay, Anoka, Washington, Hennepin, Dakota, and Saint Croix (WI) counties, MVO will adopt a mask-optional policy, and will no longer require proof of vaccination or negative PCR test.
If levels in any of the said counties move to MEDIUM or HIGH, we will revert back to our previous safety guidelines immediately. This means mandatory masks for everyone and that unvaccinated musicians would either need to show negative PCR tests each week, or wait until community levels go back to LOW before participating again.
You are highly encouraged to be current with your Covid immunizations and obtain the latest available booster.
COVID-19 Quarantine Guidelines
A. Exposed (within 6 feet for a total of 15 minutes or more) to someone who tested positive for Covid-19
Fill out the MVO Absence Notification Form. According to the current CDC guidelines (8/11/22) you should take a COVID-19 test on Day 5 after exposure:
1. A wind/brass player: if exposed to Covid-19 you may not attend rehearsal/concert if the rehearsal /concert falls within the 10-day recommended CDC masking period due to the removal of face mask while playing. Get tested on Day 5 after exposure. Find a sub as soon as you can, if possible.
2. Not a wind/brass player AND asymptomatic: if exposed to Covid-19 you may attend MVO activities. Get tested on Day 5 after exposure. Wear a well-fitting mask at all times.
B. Tested positive for Covid-19
Fill out the MVO Absence Notification Form. According to current CDC guidelines (8/11/22), If you develop symptoms, get tested immediately and stay home. Follow "Isolation and Precautions for People with COVID-19" guidelines: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/your-health/isolation.html
For all musicians: if you develop symptoms within 10 days of when you tested negative, the clock restarts at Day 0 on the day of symptom onset. Follow "Isolation and Precautions for People with COVID-19" guidelines: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/your-health/isolation.html
C. Experiencing symptoms congruent with COVID-19
Symptoms congruent with COVID-19 include:
- Fever or chills
- Cough
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- Fatigue
- Muscle or body aches
- Headache
- New loss of taste or smell
- Sore throat
- Congestion or runny nose
- Nausea or vomiting
- Diarrhea
If you experience these symptoms, fill out the MVO Absence Notification Form. Please stay home until symptoms subside and get tested immediately. Follow "Tested positive for COVID-19" guidelines if you test positive for COVID-19.
https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/stats/index.html
If the community levels of COVID are LOW in the Ramsay, Anoka, Washington, Hennepin, Dakota, and Saint Croix (WI) counties, MVO will adopt a mask-optional policy, and will no longer require proof of vaccination or negative PCR test.
If levels in any of the said counties move to MEDIUM or HIGH, we will revert back to our previous safety guidelines immediately. This means mandatory masks for everyone and that unvaccinated musicians would either need to show negative PCR tests each week, or wait until community levels go back to LOW before participating again.
You are highly encouraged to be current with your Covid immunizations and obtain the latest available booster.
COVID-19 Quarantine Guidelines
A. Exposed (within 6 feet for a total of 15 minutes or more) to someone who tested positive for Covid-19
Fill out the MVO Absence Notification Form. According to the current CDC guidelines (8/11/22) you should take a COVID-19 test on Day 5 after exposure:
1. A wind/brass player: if exposed to Covid-19 you may not attend rehearsal/concert if the rehearsal /concert falls within the 10-day recommended CDC masking period due to the removal of face mask while playing. Get tested on Day 5 after exposure. Find a sub as soon as you can, if possible.
2. Not a wind/brass player AND asymptomatic: if exposed to Covid-19 you may attend MVO activities. Get tested on Day 5 after exposure. Wear a well-fitting mask at all times.
B. Tested positive for Covid-19
Fill out the MVO Absence Notification Form. According to current CDC guidelines (8/11/22), If you develop symptoms, get tested immediately and stay home. Follow "Isolation and Precautions for People with COVID-19" guidelines: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/your-health/isolation.html
For all musicians: if you develop symptoms within 10 days of when you tested negative, the clock restarts at Day 0 on the day of symptom onset. Follow "Isolation and Precautions for People with COVID-19" guidelines: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/your-health/isolation.html
C. Experiencing symptoms congruent with COVID-19
Symptoms congruent with COVID-19 include:
- Fever or chills
- Cough
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- Fatigue
- Muscle or body aches
- Headache
- New loss of taste or smell
- Sore throat
- Congestion or runny nose
- Nausea or vomiting
- Diarrhea
If you experience these symptoms, fill out the MVO Absence Notification Form. Please stay home until symptoms subside and get tested immediately. Follow "Tested positive for COVID-19" guidelines if you test positive for COVID-19.
