Covid-19 and SAFETY for CAMS

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We resumed club activities on 5/2/20, with a focus mostly on drives and outdoor events.  We want everyone to be safe at all times. We use a zero-contact approach for waivers and other things.  Please use social distancing (6-ft min) at all times.  If social distancing cannot be maintained, a mask (and any other appropriate PPE) is recommended.  Bham and Jefferson county have a mask ordinance.  Persons with health issues are encouraged to consult with their doctor when considering to attend events.  

Frequent hand washing, social-distancing, and use of face masks continues to be very important. Experts also say people are significantly less likely to get Covid-19 while outside. This is one of a few reasons that we are focusing on outdoor events.  I’m not comfortable holding a typical indoor Business meeting.  Instead information and updates are sent via email.  No ‘indoor events’ are planned for CAMS at this time.  We monitor guidelines and recommendations from the CDC, Gov.Ivey, and local government.  Statistics for the state and counties are monitored in considering club events. 

A couple of important comments from the CDC to keep-in-mind: (1) About 33% of covid-19 infected persons have ‘no symptoms’ (e.g. asymptomatic) and (2) About 40% of transmissions occur before an infected person has symptoms. This is what makes Covid-19 so easy to spread.  World-wide stats put the mortality rate at 5.3%.  It's a dangerous virus, esp to older individuals and others with health issues.

Covid-19 is not 'behind us' and rates in AL are not going down - see chart with 3-day moving avg of new cases below.   We need to be vigilant and proactive by focusing on activities that are lower-risk and following safe-practices.

Bill Glenn 

June 30, 2020