Staying Healthy
and Safe
Ocean Reef Club made it a priority to hold meetings with Club leadership, management team and associates daily to strategize how best to care for our Members, associates and greater community during the pandemic. Throughout, we have adhered to the CDC guidelines and in keeping with this practice masks are no longer required for Members and their guests.
If you would like to learn more from the Medical Center at Ocean Reef, please visit https://www.mcor.org/resources/coviddashboard/ocean-reef-community-covid-corner/
January 20, 2022
COMPLIMENTARY COVID TESTING SERVICES CONCLUDE
Good day to all,
Over the course of the last 3 weeks, The Medical Center’s remote COVID testing site has processed over 1500 test kits. Though lower than our neighboring county positivity rate(s) approaching 40%, our community surge in COVID cases realized an all-time high in weekly positivity at 21.3% and as low at 12% this past Tuesday, not counting those who have self-tested, or were unaware as they had no symptoms. Fortunately, to the best of our knowledge, no one has been hospitalized and the symptoms have been mild in comparison to the previous variants.
Although it is not time to pop the champagne corks, we have begun to see a decline in positivity. While encouraging; MCOR continues to encourage the implementation of sound preventive measures.
Additionally, MCOR continues to proactively monitor domestic and international trends. Should the need arise, The Medical Center is poised to address the clinical needs or our community.
Following a successful implementation of a rapid COVID testing initiative; the need for testing has greatly diminished. As such, complimentary services will conclude Friday, January 21, 2022. The Medical Center at Ocean Reef will resume scheduled COVID testing Monday, January 24th, 2022. To schedule a COVID test, please call your Medical Center at 305.367.2600.
WHEN SHOULD YOU TEST FOR COVID?
Those who have been fully vaccinated and around someone who has COVID-19 are recommended to get tested between five (5) and seven (7) days after their exposure, according to the most recent guidance from the CDC, though previous guidance had been between three and five days.
HOW DO I GET A FREE TEST KIT FROM THE GOVERNMENT?
- To order at-home test kits head over to https://link.edgepilot.com/s/6054f6a7/kZeODOy0zECi73LA6KeUpg?u=http://www.covidtests.gov/
- Orders are limited to 1 per household
- Each order has 4 Rapid Antigen Test
Best,
| Keith Young CEO The Medical Center |
Christopher Grant COO The Medical Center |
January 7, 2022
Medical Center’s Express COVID Testing Hours of Operation:
- Monday, January 10 through Friday, January 14 – 8AM-5PM
- Testing services include RAPID Antigen
- Eligibility:
- Residents, Family Members and House Guest(s)
- ORCA, Academy Team Members, all Private Club Employees
- Testing at the Cultural Center does not require an appointment.
The QR code below will allow you to preregister for testing. As a means of expediting your experience:
- Place your cell phone in Camera mode and hoover over the QR code above.
- Do not take a picture of the QR code.
- Select the web site that pops up while in camera mode.
- When the website loads on your phone, select the next button. This will transition you to the registration page. Please make sure to enter your preferred email address and cell phone # in the appropriate fields.
- Please choose “No Insurance” by checking the box above the insurance field.
- In addition, select “Driver’s License” as your form of ID. In the driver’s license field enter 111. Your Driver’s License or Passport number is not required.
- A password is not required.
- A digital signature is required. Tap on the digital signature box, sign and save.
- When registration process is complete, select submit.
- A successful registration will result in a QR Code appearing in your email and/or text message. This is the code used to check-in for testing.
By the numbers
- According to the CDC, positivity rates in our area remain high with the following, seven-day averages:
- Miami-Dade: 35.31%
- Broward: 38.66%
- Monroe: 33.08%
- Palm Beach: 37.38%
UPDATED CDC GUIDANCE
The following is attributable to CDC Director, Dr. Rochelle Walensky:
“The Omicron variant is spreading quickly and has the potential to impact all facets of our society. CDC’s updated recommendations for isolation and quarantine balance what we know about the spread of the virus and the protection provided by vaccination and booster doses. These updates ensure people can safely continue their daily lives. Prevention is our best option: get vaccinated, get boosted, wear a mask in public indoor settings in areas of substantial and high community transmission, and take a test before you gather.”
If You Test Positive for COVID-19 (Isolate)
Everyone, regardless of vaccination status.
- Stay home for 5 days.
- If you have no symptoms or your symptoms are resolving after 5 days, you can leave your house.
- Continue to wear a mask around others for 5 additional days.
- If you have a fever, continue to stay home until your fever resolves.
If You Were Exposed to Someone with COVID-19 (Quarantine)
If you:
Have been boosted
OR
Completed the primary series of Pfizer or Moderna vaccine within the last 6 months
OR
Completed the primary series of J&J vaccine within the last 2 months
- Wear a mask around others for 10 days.
- Test on day 5, if possible.
If you develop symptoms get a test and stay home.
If you:
Completed the primary series of Pfizer or Moderna vaccine over 6 months ago and are not boosted
OR
completed the primary series of J&J over 2 months ago and are not boosted
OR
Are unvaccinated
- Stay home for 5 days. After that continue to wear a mask around others for 5 additional days.
- If you can’t quarantine you must wear a mask for 10 days.
- Test on day 5 if possible.
If you develop symptoms get a test and stay home.
Best,
| Keith Young CEO The Medical Center |
Christopher Grant COO The Medical Center |
Medical Center’s Express COVID Testing Hours of Operation:
- Thursday & Friday: 8AM – 5PM
- Testing services include RAPID Antigen
- Eligibility:
- Residents, Family Members and House Guest(s)
- ORCA, Academy Team Members, all Private Club Employees
- Testing at the Cultural Center does not require an appointment.
The QR code below will allow you to preregister for testing. As a means of expediting your experience:
- Please choose “No Insurance” by checking the box above the insurance field.
- In addition, select “Driver’s License” as your form of ID. In the driver’s license field enter 111.
Best,
| Keith Young CEO The Medical Center |
Christopher Grant COO The Medical Center |
Monday, December 20, 2021
Good Evening All,
On behalf of your Medical Center’s Clinical Team, the following updates have been curated for you and your loved ones.
- At a minimum, the best course of action an individual can take is receiving two vaccine doses and a booster shot.
- All readily available at your Medical Center.
- This will not eliminate the possibility of catching a virus, however it appears to minimize the symptoms, and the need for additional treatment or hospitalization.
- However, depending on the severity of any underlying conditions, your level of concern, and acceptable risk, you should adjust your precautions accordingly.
- If you would like additional guidance, please consult with your doctor.
- If you believe you have had direct exposure defined as 15 minutes in close proximity or within 6 feet, current CDC recommendations say people who are fully vaccinated do not need to quarantine after contact with a Covid-19 positive person unless they are symptomatic.
- The CDC advises that close contacts get tested 5 to 7 days after exposure. If they do not get tested, it is recommended that they wear a mask in public places for 14 days following the exposure.
- If you have any symptoms, regardless of your vaccination status, wear a mask, and contact your Medical Center.
- If you test positive, your Medical Center can provide you with the most current CDC protocol guidelines, monitor your condition, and help facilitate additional treatment if necessary.
As a reminder The Medical Center updates the below linked grid on www.MCOR.org daily.
Thank you,
| Keith Young CEO The Medical Center |
Christopher Grant COO The Medical Center |
December 17, 2021
Ocean Reef has been fortunate. Throughout this pandemic our collaborative efforts to ensure the safety and wellness of our community have been wildly successful.
Our judicious adherence to CDC guidance has resulted in extremely low positivity rates within the gates of Ocean Reef.
The new variant spreads with what seems to be a much higher transmission rate.
With many residents and their guests arriving for the season and the holidays, we have seen a recent uptick in positive test results.
We have had 16 positive results at the Medical Center over the past few days.
All of these individuals have had some level of vaccination. Which is why we believe their symptoms have not been severe.
The best protection is to be vaccinated and have a booster shot.
The Club is adhering to federal, state and local guidelines.
Depending on your level of concern, underlying conditions and acceptable risks, you should adjust your precautions accordingly.
In addition to the vaccine and booster, masks and social distancing can always add another layer of protection.
According to the CDC, the four most common symptoms of the omicron of the omicron variant are cough, fatigue, congestion and runny nose
As a reminder, if you have any of these symptoms, please contact MCOR for a rapid test.
As a reminder The Medical Center updates the below linked grid on www.MCOR.org daily.
Thank you,
| Keith Young CEO The Medical Center |
Christopher Grant COO The Medical Center |
September 2, 2021
Dear Members,
We hope this letter finds you and your family enjoying the final days of summer whether here at The Reef or elsewhere. By now you have received the Club’s mid-year update highlighting our current strong financial position, progress on our major Capital Projects and the continued positive trends in Membership and Real Estate.
We now want to provide an update on our current COVID protocols. Since the onset of the pandemic, our number one priority has been to safeguard the Ocean Reef community. We have continued to communicate closely with the Medical Center, and at a minimum, follow CDC, State and Monroe County guidelines. When vaccines became available, our focus for the Community, both Members and Associates, shifted to promoting vaccinations and the availability of vaccines both on and off The Reef. As we have urged our Associates, we also encourage any unvaccinated Members and Member Guests to get vaccinated for your own safety and the welfare of those around you.
Earlier this summer, as a Club we continued to encourage all unvaccinated Associates to wear masks; and many Associates, both vaccinated and unvaccinated continue wearing masks throughout the summer.
In an abundance of caution, with the anticipated increase in Members and Member guests for Labor Day Weekend and as the winter season approaches, we are now requiring that all Associates not fully vaccinated wear a mask. Since more than 90 percent of our Members have been vaccinated, Members and Member Guests are not required to wear masks. However, we encourage any Members and Member Guests who are not vaccinated to wear masks indoors and when unable to social distance. These guidelines are for the safety of all Members who are here at the Club, as well as the Associates working.
Ocean Reef Club has been fortunate to have experienced a minimal number of positive COVID-19 cases since the onset of the pandemic. As we have done from the beginning of COVID, we will continue to monitor the situation on a daily basis and adjust our policies as necessary.
Sincerely,
Ray Larkin Charlie Johnston Alex Tonarelli
Chairman Vice Chairman President
Friday, May 21, 2021
Good morning Ladies and Gentlemen,
As communities and businesses are opening, you may be looking for ways to resume some daily activities as safely as possible. While there is no way to ensure zero risk of infection, it is important to understand potential risks and how to adopt different types of prevention measures to protect yourself and to help reduce the spread of COVID-19. In anticipation of Memorial Day and the 4th of July festivities; we have included CDC published helpful guidance you may find informative. Asking these questions can help determine your level of risk.
In addition, as we ease into our historic off-season; The Medical Center will transition our Community Updates into a monthly publication complementing our Ocean Reef Press releases. As a reminder, effective June 1st, 2021; the Medical Center’s hours of operation change. The Medical Center will close an hour earlier at 4PM.
Consider the risks before you go:
Is COVID-19 spreading in my community?
Find out by viewing the latest COVID-19 information and a map of states with reported COVID-19 infections.
What are the local orders in my community?
Review updates from your local health department to better understand the situation in your community and what local orders are in place in your community. Also find out about school closures, business re-openings, and stay-at-home orders in your state.
Will my activity put me in close contact with others?
Practice social distancing because COVID-19 spreads mainly among people who are in close contact with others.
- It’s important that you and the people around you wear a mask when in public and particularly when it’s difficult to stay 6 feet away from others consistently.
- Choose outdoor activities and places where it’s easy to stay 6 feet apart, like parks and open-air facilities.
- Look for physical barriers, like plexiglass screens or modified layouts, that help you keep your distance from others.
- Use visual reminders—like signs, chair arrangements, markings on the floor, or arrows—to help remind you to keep your distance from others.
Am I at risk for severe illness?
Older adults and people of any age who have serious underlying medical conditions might be at higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19. While the risk for severe illness is lower for others, everyone faces some risk of illness. Some people have no symptoms, others have mild symptoms, and some get severely ill.
Do I live with someone who is at risk for severe illness?
If you live with older adults or someone with certain underlying medical conditions, then you and all family members should take extra precautions to minimize risk. Learn more about what you can do if you or any members of your family are at higher risk of severe illness from COVID-19.
Do I practice everyday preventive actions?
Continue to protect yourself by practicing everyday preventive actions, like monitoring yourself for symptoms, not touching your face with unwashed hands, washing your hands often, social distancing, disinfecting surfaces, wearing masks, and staying home if you are sick.
Will I have to share any items, equipment, or tools with other people?
Choose places where there is limited sharing of items and where any items that are shared are thoroughly cleaned and disinfected between uses. You can also choose to visit places that share, post, or announce that they have increased cleaning and disinfection to protect others from COVID-19.
Will I need to take public transportation to get to the activity?
Public transit can put you in close contact with others. When using public transportation, follow CDC’s guidance on how to protect yourself when using transportation
Does my activity require travel to another community?
Before considering trips outside your community, consult CDC’s travel considerations.
If I get sick with COVID-19, will I have to miss work or school?
If you are sick with COVID-19, stay home. Also find out about your work or school’s telework or sick leave policy.
Do I know what to do if I get sick?
Know the steps to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 if you are sick.
In other news, we have included a link to an encouraging article published by the Miami Herald reflecting on the decline in COVID cases.
https://www.miamiherald.com/news/coronavirus/article251474758.html
Have a Fantastic Summer Season.