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The Zen Studies Society Covid-19 Protocols

As the Covid pandemic continues, and we become used to the reality that the disease is now endemic, the Zen Studies Society Pandemic Working Group has made some adjustments to our Covid Protocols.

We continue to strongly encourage all Sangha members to take advantage of vaccination against Covid and influenza, including booster shots. However, recognizing that frequent mutation may have diminished the vaccine’s protection against contracting infection, and that those who have not been vaccinated have chosen this status either from conviction or necessity, we will no longer require proof of vaccination prior to visiting our temples.

To limit the risk of infection, we ask that each Sangha member carefully and honestly assess their health prior to heading to our temples, and ask that anyone who is even mildly symptomatic (including sore throat, cough, sinus/nasal congestion, loss of smell, fever, or unexplained body ache or fatigue) stay home. Symptoms may precede a positive Covid test result by several days, or may indicate influenza or other infections that will not be detected by standard testing. While we appreciate the hardship of missing an event that you may have made significant sacrifices to be able to attend, this is the single most important precaution you can take to protect both yourself and your fellow Sangha members.

When attending sesshin or other events that require prolonged close contact, we ask that you also take a rapid Covid test before leaving home, and that you stay home if the test is positive.

Requirements for masking will remain flexible, depending on the prevalence rate in the community at the time of the event. At present, with a moderate prevalence, masking in the zendo is not required. However, when attending sesshin, Sangha members should bring a supply of KN-95 masks with them, so that they will be available if they become required — for example, if someone becomes ill while at sesshin.

Please join us in our efforts to protect the health and well-being of the Sangha by adhering to these guidelines with a spirit of love and concern for everyone in our Dharma family.

Updated March 13, 2023

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