Health and Safety Updates from GSSJC

Last updated Aug. 19, 2022

Girl Scouts of San Jacinto strives for all Girl Scouts, volunteers, and families to feel included and safe throughout their Girl Scout experience. We continue to monitor COVID-19 and other communicable disease through the Centers for Disease Control, the World Health Organization, local public health departments, and counties and cities within our council jurisdiction.

With fall approaching, we will soon enter flu season. According to the CDC, the single best way to reduce the risk of seasonal flu and its potential serious complications is to get vaccinated each year. However, good health habits like avoiding people who are sick, covering your cough, and washing your hands often can help stop the spread of germs and prevent respiratory illnesses like the flu. If you are diagnosed with the flu or are experiencing flu-like symptoms, you should stay home to prevent spreading illness to others.

We are still seeing COVID-19 cases in our community. COVID-19 is an extremely contagious virus that spreads easily in the community. Volunteers should take all reasonable precautions to limit potential exposure for girls, themselves, and families. The status of community spread and risk to participate in activities is continually changing. Girl Scouts should ensure they are following current guidance from GSSJC as well as the CDC and local public health authorities for personal health and hygiene, and cleaning and disinfecting. Additionally, Girl Scouts should be prepared by having masks, hand sanitizer, and cleaning supplies available.

Anyone who tests positive for COVID-19 may not participate in any Girl Scout activity for at least five days. If the individual has been fever-free for 24 hours after five days, he or she may participate in Girl Scout activities, but must wear a high-quality mask (e.g., N95 or KN95) while participating in activities until day 11. For more information, see current CDC guidance.

Anyone who has had direct contact with someone with COVID-19 may continue to participate in Girl Scout activities but must wear a high-quality mask (e.g., N95 or KN95) while indoors until day 11. For more information, see current CDC guidance for exposure.

GSSJC may change guidelines or requirements for individual programs as needed.

If you have any questions or concerns, or if any Girl Scout or participant is confirmed to be COVID-19 positive within five days of participating in a Girl Scout activity, please contact Melissa Hardy at mhardy@sjgs.org.

GSSJC may change guidelines or requirements for individual programs as needed.