Health Policy: As many of our players are advanced in age, please take every precaution to protect your health and others' by staying home if you are sick, even if it is just a cold. Symptoms of fever over 100.4, cough, shortness of breath, sore throat, congestion, runny nose, nausea, vomiting or diarrhea are all reasons to stay home if experienced within 24 hours before a rehearsal or performance. Illness is an excused absence, so please notify the conductor and your section leader ASAP. Masking is encouraged if you have special vulnerabilities and want the best protection. The Symphony reserves the right to change the Health Policy if public health agencies recommend further restrictions. *