Many of you are already aware that California is expected to fully reopen effective June 15, 2021. What it means is the county tier system based on Blueprint for a Safer Economy will no longer be in effect, although Los Angeles and Orange counties have been in the minimum restriction yellow tier for the last 3 months. In other words, capacities and social distancing restrictions will be lifted for indoor and outdoor assemblies.
However, there are still some protocols according to CDC that we must observe. In particular, masking will continue to be required for some people. Those who have been fully vaccinated do not need to wear a mask. You are considered fully vaccinated against Covid-19 if 2 weeks have passed since you got the Johnson & Johnson vaccine or the 2nd dose of a Pfizer or Moderna vaccine. For your own health and safety, to those who are yet to be vaccinated, or for some reasons, those who cannot or do not want to be vaccinated, CDC required that you observe all protocols including wearing a mask and keeping social distance. Unfortunately, those who contracted Covid-19 are considered not fully vaccinated though they may have acquired some anti-bodies. Outbreaks of such viruses as Covid-19 among people are always a serious public health threat. We thank God for His mercy and grace in protecting His people. Furthermore, we must not allow fear to control our lives. We need to understand the severity of the illness, the characteristics of the virus, how well it spreads between people, and the medical measures available to control the impact. With the timely production of the vaccines, we are comforted to know the spread of the virus has been arrested. The threat to the general public has lessened. Unless you have special concerns or conditions preventing you from getting vaccinated, CDC encourages people to get vaccinated as an effective protective measure against Covid-19. Beginning on June 20, 2021, our California campuses will follow CDC and State Department of Public Health guidelines on in-person gathering, while Michigan campuses will follow suit on July 1, 2021. All restrictions will be lifted except wearing masks as stipulated above. We will also celebrate Fathers’ Day and resume lunch services. May we find our fellowship around the table a much-needed blessing that we long for. Prayer is the only antidote to all our fears. We must believe that God is in control and He cares for all our needs. I can appreciate some of your anguish and concern, but please know that you are a beloved child of God and a member of our church community. The Lord promises to be with us always. May the peace of God that surpasses all understanding be with us all! Amen. Comments are closed.
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