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The numbers of new COVID 19 cases, hospitalizations, and deaths have decreased significantly in Northeast Florida. The community risk level is low according to CDC calculations. The level is based on multiple factors including new cases, hospital admissions, deaths, and the health care resources available in the community. Other factors that have led to improvements include the increased number of people who have had immunizations and / or have been previously infected. These factors represent an increase in herd immunity.…

The 9/9/22 CDC COVID risk level is medium.  Recommendations include: Wear a mask if you are at high risk for getting very sick (age over 65, chronic medical problems, smokers,etc). Vaccines are approved and recommended  for anyone age 6 months and older.  Booster shots are 90% effective at preventing hospitalization. Get tested if you are sick or have been exposed to someone with COVID.  Stay home if you are sick or have a positive test. Because of the large number…

The risk of COVID infection has increased. Persons coming to UUCJ activities should wear a mask. Unimmunized members of the congregation should consider attending remotely until the risk level has decreased.

The numbers of new COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths have decreased in Northeast Florida and across the nation.  The CDC risk level is now low.  The New Normal Team has reviewed current CDC recommendations and suggests:    1. Vaccination is the best way to reduce the risk of infection, hospitalization, and death.      2. Masking is no longer required for those who are fully immunized.  Those who have high risk medical conditions should follow the recommendations of their health…

Until further notice, Sunday Service will be broadcast from the chapel. Members should watch the service from home and not come to the church. The number of daily new COVID 19 cases in the Jacksonville area has increased by 400% over 2 weeks to over 25 / 100,000. These numbers create a very high risk of infection. The new Omicron variant is much more contagious than previous strains. The best protection against COVID-19 infection is still vaccination, but even vaccinated…

At the first in-person UUCJ service since March 2020, the New Normal Team recommends the following precautions: All members and guests should be vaccinated. Because of the higher riske of infection with COVID-19 variants, all members and guests must still wear masks when indoors at UUCJ services. Unvaccinated persons should attend meetings, services, and other activities virtually until the incidence of COVID 19 infections are minimal (less than 1/100,000 new cases per day) in our area. Before removing their masks…

As we look forward to safe in-person services, the New Normal Team supports the following plans to be implemented over the next several months: In-person services starting 11/28/21 (a priority for the entire congregation). Streaming services (a priority for those who cannot attend in-person services). Installation of AV equipment in the chapel to allow recorded and live remote presentations at in-person services. Installation of AV equipment in meeting rooms to allow hybrid meetings for covenant groups, committees and others who…

After a long time away, we will come back to in-person services beginning November 28. Please review the information below from the New Normal Team on how we will conduct services to protect our beloved community, and look forward to more info in the coming days. We can’t wait to see you! New Normal Team Recommendations All members and guests should be vaccinated. Persons who are vaccinated can safely resume normal activities. Unvaccinated persons should attend meetings, services, and other…

New Normal Team Update COVID 19 cases continue to decline in the Jacksonville metropolitan area. On 10/23/21 the reported number of new cases dropped below 10/100,000 per day and the positive test percentage below 5%.  If the numbers remain low until November 6, the New Normal Team has recommended in-person services are safe to resume with the following precautions: All members should be vaccinated.  Vaccination is the best way to reduce the risk of infection. Vaccinated individuals can safely attend small groups. …