Mask Mandate Remains in Effect
The State of California has extended its Dec. 15 mask mandate until Feb. 15, when the COVID-19 situation will be re-evaluated. Masks are required for the interior use of ALL GRF TRUST PROPERTY until further notice. This includes the Fitness Center, Table Tennis area, Woodshop, the LW Library, Shuffleboard Court, all clubhouses and all GRF offices.
To provide further clarification, the California Department of Health issued this statement: “Masks are required for all individuals in all indoor public settings, regardless of vaccination status from Dec. 15, 2021, through Feb. 15, 2022 (surgical masks or higher-level respirators—N95s, KN95s, KF94s— with good fit are recommended).”
The GRF will enforce the mandate in venues where staff is present, however clubs and individuals reserving clubhouse space are responsible for their members and/or guests’ compliance. A club or private party may require stricter precautions, including:
• Wearing of medical grade masks (supplied by the club);
• Disallowing food consumption. If you choose to allow food, it should be consumed in a separate, designated area and not at tables where other activities are being conducted (card or game playing, for example);
• Suspending guest attendance at meetings;
• Other reasonable restrictions not in conflict with GRF policies. The GRF reserves the right to cancel any reservation at any time of any club, organization or individual who refuses to comply or enforce this ruling.
Exemptions to Mask Requirements
The following individuals are exempt from wearing masks at all times (examples that apply to LW community):
• People with a medical condition, mental health condition or disability that prevents wearing a mask. This includes those with
This LW woman wears a colorful mask. a medical condition for whom wearing a mask could obstruct breathing or who are unconscious, incapacitated or otherwise unable to remove a mask without assistance.
• People who are hearing impaired, or communicating with a person who is hearing impaired, for which the ability to see the mouth is essential for communication.
The GRF Board of Directors thanks residents for spreading the word and for their cooperation in helping to keep the community safe.
For further information, contact kathyt@lwsb.com.
