March 8, 2023

 

To: DLC students, volunteers, visitors, and staff

Re: Face masks recommended - change in policy

 

Starting Monday, March 13th, the Durham Literacy Center will be switching to a “masks recommended” policy, but masks are no longer required inside the building.

 

Staff, students, and volunteers are encouraged to continue wearing masks if they so choose. Wearing a well-fitting mask -  such as a KN95 – protects the wearer from COVID-19 and other airborne viruses, even if others around them are not wearing masks, according to the CDC.

 

We want everyone to know that wearing a mask is not required, but it is still encouraged.

 

• If you feel sick, do not come to the DLC. 

• If you have been exposed to someone with COVID-19, wear a mask for at least 6 days after exposure to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

• Use hand sanitizer and wash hands frequently.

• Open the windows OR turn on the air purifier in classrooms to circulate air.

• Wipe down surfaces before and after instruction - wipes are in every classroom.

• Get vaccinated! 

 

Please talk with a DLC staff member if you have any concerns or questions. 

 

Thank you and stay well!

 

Lizzie Ellis-Furlong

Executive Director

(919) 489-8383, ext 22

lizzie@durhamliteracy.org

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NOTE: We may change our masking policy if Durham County's COVID-19 Community Level goes up again to Medium or High, according to the US Centers for Disease Control (CDC). 

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