Below is a summary of the safety measures that we will be taking this summer. Please be sure to read this document thoroughly. It is the coach's responsibility to communicate this to the members of their team / club.

ALL UMASS COVID PROTOCOLS will be strictly enforced:
You should stay home if you are feeling ill, particularly, if you are experiencing COVID Symptoms such as:

Temperature over 100.3F
New Loss of smell or taste
Muscle aches Sore throat
Cough Shortness of breath Chills
Headache Fatigue Congestion or runny nose
Gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite
Been in close contact with someone diagnosed with COVID-19 or been placed in quarantine for possible contact with COVID-19 unless you have been fully vaccinated ( 2 weeks past your final shot)
Or have been asked to self-isolate or quarantine by a medical professional or local public health official.

Universities Face Covering protocols Fully vaccinated individuals will no longer be required to wear a mask or physically distance on campus, both outdoors and indoors.

Fully vaccinated individuals who prefer to continue wearing face coverings are welcome to do so.

Individuals not yet fully vaccinated will be required to wear face coverings in indoor settings and when they can't socially distance. Such individuals may remove their face covering only in a private office when alone.

Everyday Preventative Actions

All attendees should practice every day preventative actions including, but not limited to:

• Washing hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds
• Use alcohol-based hand sanitizer (with at least 60% alcohol) if soap and water are not available
• Abstain from touching their face (mouth, eyes, or nose)
• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue and throw tissue in the trash or use the inside of your elbow
• Avoid touching frequently touched surfaces (railings, doorknobs, countertops etc)
  

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