Hi everyone, I have an update to our COVID policy for ALL STAFF and VOLUNTEERS who enter the building at 4100 Vachell Lane. Please read this entire email. An updated studio hygiene protocol is attached, along with a new policy for communicable illnesses such as flu, cold, and COVID-19, which includes some of the details below. *Please read both attachments thoroughly*. There have been many instances where fully vaccinated/boostered people have tested positive for COVID, with NO signs of any symptoms. We all need to be vigilant and careful, so we don’t spread the virus or get sick ourselves. If you develop symptoms of a communicable illness such as flu, cold or COVID-19, stop coming into KCBX immediately. Wait 5 days to be tested, and share the results of your test with your supervisor. Report rapid home test results to County Health, as well. If you are fully vaccinated and you have been in close contact (within 6 feet for a total of 15 minutes or more over a 24-hour period) with someone who has COVID-19 and are not up-to-date on vaccination, you must quarantine, but may be eligible to return to KCBX after 3-5 days if you meet certain criteria (see attached policy). KCBX will accept the results of Rapid COVID tests. But I urge you to use PCR testing, as well. Unfortunately it is now taking 3-5 days for PCR results. At 1pm today, I was able to schedule an appointment at 2:30pm today. Here is information about free testing sites around SLO County. You must register to sign up for tests. https://www.slocounty.ca.gov/COVID-19/COVID-19-Testing.aspx We continue to require all staff and volunteers to be vaccinated and have all eligible boosters to come into the station. We don’t anticipate that requirement going away anytime soon. We are looking for sources to obtain a supply of rapid tests. You can *order 4 rapid tests per household* via the government. https://www.covidtests.gov/ . Remember that only household addresses work. Not PO Boxes or work addresses (I tried our work address). Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you and stay healthy! Frank *Frank Lanzone, Jr. * President ~ General Manager KCBX Inc. ~ California Public Radio 4100 Vachell Lane San Luis Obispo CA 93401 805-549-8855