[Foothill Cycle Club: 1535] Bound to happen

Hello Riders,

A member of the ride today, Bill Frasher, reported that he has tested positive for COVID-19. Thank you for notifying us Bill.

Below is a link to the California Department of Public Health on the topic:


Below is an introductory paragraph:

If you have just learned of a possible exposure to COVID-19, then someone you have been in close contact with has tested positive. They may have been able to spread the disease to you and others. Being exposed does not mean that you have COVID-19 or will get COVID-19. It DOES mean you should take steps to protect yourself and those around you in case you have been infected.

The key phrase in the above paragraph is "close contact" which is defined as:

Close contact means spending at least 15 minutes or more within 6 feet of someone (family, friend, co-worker, acquaintance or someone you don't know) over the course of a day, with or without a mask.

As you know, biking is one of the safest activities during the pandemic since we're typically separated by a reasonable distance outside. The only time we weren't socially distant was at the break. However Bill and Sheila and I believe Martha and Teri were at a different cafe.

With all that being said, I personally plan on taking the advice from the California Department of Public Health which states:

Being exposed does not mean that you have COVID-19 or will get COVID-19. It DOES mean you should take steps to protect yourself and those around you in case you have been infected.

    • Test 3-5* days following your exposure. If your test result is positive, follow isolation recommendations.
      • Consider testing as soon as possible (especially if you have symptoms) to see if you are already infected; but if you test before day 3, you should test again during the 3–5 days following exposure.
      • If you had COVID-19 before and that infection was within the last 90 days, you do not need to test unless you have symptoms.
    • Wear a well-fitting mask around others (even at home) for 10 days* following your exposure, even if your test result is negative, especially indoors and when near those at higher risk for severe COVID-19 disease.
    • Monitor yourself for COVID-19 symptoms for 10 days. If symptoms develop, stay home and get tested.
    • Consider getting vaccinated or boosted if you have not done so yet. The best way to protect yourself from getting very sick from a future COVID-19 infection is to get vaccinated and boosted now.
I have no further information to share, but if you have medical questions, my advice would be to contact your medical professional.

All the best,

Brian Cox

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