COVID-19 Related Information
(UPDATED: Jan 28, 2022)

MY Lifeguard Training Group, LLC follows the guidance and recommendations of the American Red Cross, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Pennsylvania Department of Health, the Montgomery County Office of Public Health, and other local public health agencies as needed depending on the location of the course. 

The CDC released COVID-19 guidance stating:
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Fully vaccinated people can resume activities without wearing a mask or physically distancing, except where required by federal, state, local, tribal, or territorial laws, rules, and regulations, including local business and workplace guidance. It typically takes 2 weeks after vaccination for the body to build protection (immunity) against the virus that causes COVID-19. You are not fully vaccinated until 2 weeks after the second dose of a two-dose vaccine or 2 weeks after a one-dose vaccine.

Omicron Variant: As of December 20, 2021, Omicron has been detected in most states and territories and is rapidly increasing the proportion of COVID-19 cases it is causing. 

• Vaccines remain the best public health measure to protect people from COVID-19, slow transmission, and reduce the likelihood of new variants emerging.
• Masks offer protection against all variants.
• Tests can tell you if you are currently infected with COVID-19.

Until we know more about the risk of Omicron, it is important to use all tools available to protect yourself and others.

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Fully Vaccinated Definition:
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​Participants are considered fully vaccinated:

• 2 weeks after their second dose in a two-dose series (such as the Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna vaccines).

         -OR-

• 2 weeks after a single-dose vaccine (such as Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen vaccine).

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Social Distancing and Mask Wearing During Class:​

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​As of 1/28/2022, Montgomery County's COVID-19 Incidence & Positivity Level is: HIGH (25.4% positivity, most recent 7 days)

SOURCE: Pennsylvania DOH COVID-19 Early Warning Monitoring System Dashboard

The Montgomery County Office of Public Health concurs with the CDC masking guidelines for vaccinated individuals. Masks should be worn in public indoor settings regardless of vaccination status in areas of high or substantial transmission. Fully vaccinated people might choose to wear a mask regardless of the level of transmission, particularly if they are immunocompromised or at increased risk for severe disease from COVID-19, or if they have someone in their household who is immunocompromised, at increased risk of severe disease or not fully vaccinated. Masks are still recommended for vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals in crowded indoor areas.

For continued safety, MY Lifeguard Training Group asks that:

• All participants wear a mask indoors, regardless of vaccination status
• All participants maintain social distancing when possible (not all skills can be modified to be conducted socially-distanced)
• All participants complete a Pre-Screening Questionnaire prior to the start of each in-person session
• Participants who answer “Yes” to any of the questions, should NOT attend class

MY Lifeguard Training Group will not ask participants to show proof of their vaccination.

LINK: Montgomery County Office of Public Health COVID-19 Data HUB
LINK: Montgomery County Office of Public Health Masking Recommendations for the General Public

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Pre-Screening Questionnaire:
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​For continued safety, the American Red Cross still recommends screening all participants for acute illness. Based on CDC guidance, this screening can be done with the following questions and does not require temperature screening. MY Lifeguard Training Group will screen all participants at the start of each in-person session by asking the following questions:

1. Do you have symptoms of COVID-19/acute illness (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 or diarrhea)?
   
   
2. Have you tested positive for COVID-19 or been presumed to have COVID-19 and are any of the following present: It has been less than 5 days since your COVID symptoms began (or less than 5 days since your positive COVID test if having no symptoms); or you have had a fever in the last 24 hours; and/or you continue to experience symptoms of COVID (not including loss of taste or smell)?
   
   
3. Are you currently under quarantine for any reason?

Participants who answer “Yes” to any of the questions above, should NOT ATTEND CLASS and contact MY Lifeguard Training Group immediately. 

Content source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention