We are currently in Phase 4: Improving
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Phase 3: Flattening
Phase 4: Improving
Phase 5: Containing
Phase 6: Post-Pandemic
PHASE 3: Flattening
Gating requirements:
- Testing and contact tracing are improving
- Case growth is declining
- Sufficient health system capacity is available
Key points:
Don't gather, social distance, and wear face covering
What the public can expect in government buildings:
- Buildings closed to public
- Appointments required for many essential services
- All visitors must wear face coverings
- 6-foot social distancing is required
- Visitor screening form may be required
What employees can expect in government buildings:
- Remote work arrangements are encouraged where feasible
- Daily employee self-screening is required for in-person reporting
- Employees should wear face coverings in public spaces where they cannot maintain 6-feet of distance from others
- Do not share offices, tools, equipment
- Limit non-essential visitors
- Host virtual meetings when possible
PHASE 4: Improving
Gating requirements:
- Testing and contact tracing are ubiquitous
- Cases and death rates are declining sharply
- Sufficient health system capacity is available
Key points:
Gather in small groups only, social distance, and wear face coverings
What the public can expect in government buildings:
- Limited public access to buildings
- Appointments required for many essential services
- All visitors must wear face coverings6-foot social distancing is required
- Visitor screening form may be required
What employees can expect in government buildings:
- Remote work arrangements are encouraged where feasible
- Daily employee self-screening is required for in-person reporting
- Employees should wear face coverings in public spaces where they cannot maintain 6-feet of distance from others
- Do not share offices, tools, equipment
- Limit non-essential visitorsHost virtual meetings when possible
PHASE 5: Containing
Gating requirements:
- Testing and contact tracing are ubiquitous
- Cases and deaths rates are very low per capita
- Sufficient health system capacity is assured
Key points:
Travel can resume, continue social distancing, and wear face coverings
What the public can expect in government buildings:
- Public can access government buildings
- Appointments may be necessary for some services
- All visitors encouraged to wear face coverings
What employees can expect in government buildings:
- Remote work arrangements are encouraged where feasible
- Employees should wear face coverings in public spaces where they cannot maintain 6-feet of distance from others
- Do not share offices, tools, equipment
- Limit time spent in crowded areas
PHASE 6: Post-Pandemic
Gating requirements:
- Availability of an effective therapy or vaccine to fight COVID-19
- Community spread not expected to return
Key points:
Return to full capacity, with recommended hygiene practices continuing
What the public can expect in government buildings:
- Public can access government buildings
- Services resume as necessary
- No required social distancing
What employees can expect in government buildings:
- All employees return to in-person work
- No required social distancing or face coverings
- Practice regular hygiene of shared office spaces, tools, and equipment
- Normal social gatherings and common areas permitted