March 9, 2020
Dear Meher Center Family and Friends,
A loving Jai Baba to you and your family.
Given the seriousness of the current and evolving state of the coronavirus pandemic, we are writing to all of our family and friends to emphasize how important we feel it is that we all be as careful as possible with regard to Meher Center until the threat passes.
We especially want to communicate the following three points:
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Please do not come to the Center if you have any signs of a viral-type illness, such as fever, cough, new nasal drainage, or any type of new respiratory problem. If an infected person should happen to visit the Center, all guests, staff and volunteers present when the virus is detected would have to be quarantined
according to county and state protocol.
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Older adults (those over 60) and people who have severe chronic medical conditions like heart, lung or kidney disease seem to be at higher risk for more serious COVID-19 illness. Early data suggest older people are twice as likely to have serious COVID-19 illness.
We are asking all overnight guests and day visitors, while on the Center, to please adhere to the following:
1.
Report to the Gateway immediately if you develop any symptoms of the virus while you are staying on the Center or after a recent day visit.
2.
Refrain from hugging, kissing and shaking hands.
3.
Cover your mouth and nose when you sneeze or cough.
4.
Clean your hands often with soap and hot water for 20 seconds.
5.
Frequently use a hand sanitizer.
6.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.
We also want to inform you, given the uncertain progression of the virus, that at some point the Center may have to close for a period of time.
In the midst of the uncertainty of these times, it is comforting to know that Meher Baba is in charge of all that happens in His creation.
In His love and service,
Buz Connor
For Meher Center board and staff
