Munroe Center for the Arts (MCA)
COVID-19 Policy
December 5, 2022
We value the health and safety of all our artists, staff, teachers, students, and visitors. We thank you for being here, and ask for your assistance in staying vigilant and thoughtful in helping one another to get through this pandemic. Please know that the policies described here are subject to change should relevant health data in our community change.
VACCINATIONS
All MCA staff are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. While we no longer require proof of vaccination from students, we encourage everyone to keep their vaccinations up to date in order to reduce illness in our community.
MASKS
On May 31, 2022 we put in a Mask Advisory. While we do not currently require mask use within the building, we remind all those who enter the building that, beyond being vaccinated, the safest way to protect yourself against COVID-19 is to wear a mask.
We request anyone in the building to wear a mask if they have recently been in close contact with someone COVID-19 positive.
The main office (Room #214) maintains a supply of face masks for anyone who would like one, as well as use of hand sanitizer.
COVID-19 SYMPTOMS & EXPOSURE
Anyone feeling unwell with cold, flu, or COVID-19 symptoms, however minor, needs to respectfully stay out of the building.
If a class was missed due to COVID-19, students should contact their dance or music program, or the MCA Programming Director for theatre/ceramics/visual arts classes.
If a student tests positive at any point, they need to let their teacher at the MCA know so that administrative staff here can ascertain if the student was infectious when they were in the building, and if anyone else might have been affected. Anyone testing positive should immediately isolate for 5 days, and until they are fever-free for 24 hours (without the use of fever-reducing medication) with symptoms improving. In taking precautions, individuals should wear a well-fitted mask (KN95 or better) in the MCA building at least 10 days after showing symptoms.
If a student has been in close contact with someone who has COVID-19, they are asked to follow CDC guidelines.
“Close contact” means being less than 6 feet away from an infected person (laboratory-confirmed or clinical diagnosis) for a cumulative total of 15 minutes or more.
Thank you to our entire MCA community for your tenacity, and kindness as we persevere through this pandemic. Questions or concerns can be made to MCA's executive director by email, or by phone (M - Th, 10am - 5pm) - 781.862.6040
VACCINATIONS
All MCA staff are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. While we no longer require proof of vaccination from students, we encourage everyone to keep their vaccinations up to date in order to reduce illness in our community.
MASKS
On May 31, 2022 we put in a Mask Advisory. While we do not currently require mask use within the building, we remind all those who enter the building that, beyond being vaccinated, the safest way to protect yourself against COVID-19 is to wear a mask.
We request anyone in the building to wear a mask if they have recently been in close contact with someone COVID-19 positive.
The main office (Room #214) maintains a supply of face masks for anyone who would like one, as well as use of hand sanitizer.
COVID-19 SYMPTOMS & EXPOSURE
Anyone feeling unwell with cold, flu, or COVID-19 symptoms, however minor, needs to respectfully stay out of the building.
If a class was missed due to COVID-19, students should contact their dance or music program, or the MCA Programming Director for theatre/ceramics/visual arts classes.
If a student tests positive at any point, they need to let their teacher at the MCA know so that administrative staff here can ascertain if the student was infectious when they were in the building, and if anyone else might have been affected. Anyone testing positive should immediately isolate for 5 days, and until they are fever-free for 24 hours (without the use of fever-reducing medication) with symptoms improving. In taking precautions, individuals should wear a well-fitted mask (KN95 or better) in the MCA building at least 10 days after showing symptoms.
If a student has been in close contact with someone who has COVID-19, they are asked to follow CDC guidelines.
“Close contact” means being less than 6 feet away from an infected person (laboratory-confirmed or clinical diagnosis) for a cumulative total of 15 minutes or more.
- If vaccinated and no symptoms - a student can return to class, but should monitor for symptoms for 10 days after the last close contact with someone with COVID-19. Even if symptoms don’t develop, individuals in close contact should get tested at least 5 days after the last close contact with someone with COVID-19. In taking precautions, students should come to class with a well-fitted mask (KN95 or better) for these 10 days. If symptoms develop, individuals need to isolate immediately, get tested, and report their status to their MCA teacher.
- If not up-to-date with vaccinations - students need to stay at home and quarantine for 5 full days. Individuals need to get tested at least 5 days after the last close contact with someone with COVID-19, and to monitor for symptoms for 10 days. In taking precautions, individuals should wear a well-fitted mask (KN95 or better) during these 10 days. If symptoms develop, individuals need to isolate immediately, and report your status to their MCA teacher.
Thank you to our entire MCA community for your tenacity, and kindness as we persevere through this pandemic. Questions or concerns can be made to MCA's executive director by email, or by phone (M - Th, 10am - 5pm) - 781.862.6040