Below is an outline of the Pittsburgh Curling Club’s response plan for members who may be at risk for COVID.
Guidelines for Responding to Symptomatic Individuals
The following is a general response for members of Pittsburgh Curling Club or visitors who exhibit symptoms of COVID-19, including fever, persistent coughing, and/or shortness of breath.
If you have or think you may have symptoms of COVID-19
- If currently on PCC premises, the symptomatic individual must go home immediately.
- If the symptomatic individual does not have immediate access to transportation, they will be asked to wait alone in a room with the door closed until transportation arrives.
- The symptomatic individual should promptly call their health care provider, the league drawmaster and club president.
- Report the areas of the building that have been exposed so the room can be cleaned by designated personnel.
If you are diagnosed with COVID-19
- Self isolation at home following CDC and PA Health Department guidelines is mandatory
- Report any areas of the building that you may be been exposed to so these areas can be cleaned by designated personnel.
- You must inform your league drawmaster and club president to allow contact tracing to be implemented.
- Clearance from a healthcare professional will be required before you can return to the club
If an immediate family member or someone you are currently living with is diagnosed with COVID-19
- Self isolation at home following CDC and PA Health Department guidelines is mandatory
- You must inform your league drawmaster and club president to allow contact tracing to be implemented if necessary.
- Clearance from a healthcare professional will be required before you can return to the club
If someone you have come in contact with for >10 minutes is diagnosed with COVID-19
- Self-monitor your symptoms and temperature every day for 14 days since the exposure, looking for a temperature greater than 100 degrees Fahrenheit, persistent cough, chills or shortness of breath.
- Remain at home
- If you have no symptoms you may come to the club provided you maintain social distancing , maintain strict hand washing and limit contact with curling club members much as possible