REVISED MAY 5, 2020

MINIMUM STANDARD HEALTH PROTOCOLS
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 CHECKLIST FOR WEDDING ATTENDEES

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The following are the minimum recommended health protocols for all individuals attending weddings in Texas. These
minimum health protocols are not a limit on the health protocols that individuals may adopt. Individuals are
encouraged to adopt additional protocols consistent with their specific needs and circumstances to help protect the
health and safety of all Texans.
The virus that causes COVID-19 can be spread to others by infected persons who have few or no symptoms. Even if
an infected person is only mildly ill, the people they spread it to may become seriously ill or even die, especially if that
person is 65 or older with pre-existing health conditions that place them at higher risk. Because of the hidden nature
of this threat, everyone should rigorously follow the practices specified in these protocols, all of which facilitate a safe
and measured reopening of Texas. The virus that causes COVID-19 is still circulating in our communities. We should
continue to observe practices that protect everyone, including those who are most vulnerable.
Please note, public health guidance cannot anticipate every unique situation. Individuals should stay informed and
take actions based on common sense and wise judgment that will protect health and support economic revitalization.

Health protocols for individuals:

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Maintain at least 6 feet separation from other individuals not within the same household. If such distancing is
not feasible, other measures such as face covering, hand hygiene, cough etiquette, cleanliness, and sanitation
should be rigorously practiced.
Keep at least two empty seats (or six feet separation) between parties in any row, except as follows:

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Two individuals who are not members of the same household but who are attending together can sit
adjacent to one another, with two seats (or six feet separation) empty on either side.

Self-screen before going into a business for any of the following new or worsening signs or symptoms of
possible COVID-19:

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Two or more members of the same household can sit adjacent to one another, with two seats (or six
feet separation) empty on either side.

Cough
Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
Chills
Repeated shaking with chills

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Muscle pain
Headache

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Sore throat
Loss of taste or smell
Diarrhea
Feeling feverish or a measured temperature
greater than or equal to 100.0 degrees
Fahrenheit
Known close contact with a person who is lab
confirmed to have COVID-19

Wash or disinfect hands upon entering the wedding venue and after any interaction with employees, other
customers, or items in the venue.
Consistent with the actions taken by many individuals across the state, consider wearing cloth face
coverings (over the nose and mouth) when entering the wedding venue, or when within 6 feet of another
person who is not a member of the individual’s household. If available, individuals should consider wearing
non-medical grade face masks.

Individuals aged 65 or older are at a higher risk of COVID-19. To the extent possible, avoid contact
within 6 feet with individuals aged 65 and older. Individuals aged 65 and older should stay at home
as much as possible.