It’s hard to believe that we are coming to the end of the third year of this global pandemic. Some things have changed, some remain the same.
Three years in, I continue to be a bit of a homebody. Since the outbreak and lockdown, I have only attended one indoor large gathering – a Philly rock concert (Los Campesinos) for my oldest daughter’s 14th birthday this past August. Otherwise, I try to avoid crowds. I’m a single parent to three school-aged children, and certainly don’t want to be the one to bring home the bug. Nor do I want to catch it or spread it if one of them brings it home. So, here are the current precautions I am following.
VACCINATION
I am completely vaccinated. I received my first Moderna shot in March 2021, my second shot in May 2021. I received a booster in December 2021, and another at the beginning of January 2023. I also receive annual flu and pneumonia vaccines. A copy of my CDC vaccination card is below for you to verify. All of my household members are also vaccinated.
Modern Driver Institute actively encourages all students and their families to get vaccinated. The vaccines are free to receive and freely available – most local pharmacies can provide the shot.
SANITATION
The training vehicle, Car 03, is regularly and frequently cleaned and sanitized. The vehicle is equipped with a spray bottle of Adams Interior Car Detailer with Microban . This product is proven to kill Covid-19, as well as other bacteria and viruses, and is safe for all interior car surfaces. You can purchase it for your own car by clicking the link above (Modern Driver will get a small commission from your purchase, so thank you in advance!) The instructor recommends each student wipe down all touch surfaces at the beginning of each lesson.
A bottle of liquid hand sanitizer is equipped in the front cup holder of the training vehicle. Students are encouraged to sanitize their hands whenever they choose. and as often as they like.
VENTILATION
The training vehicle is equipped with a cabin air filter, which is changed regularly. Additionally, the front windows will be open as much as possible given prevailing weather conditions and temperature to facilitate as much fresh air as possible during each drive.
MASKS
All students are encouraged to wear masks if they choose to do so. Unvaccinated students will be required to wear masks.
SYMPTOMS
If you have recently been exposed to Covid-19, please take a home test and consider rescheduling your driving appointment. If you are showing any symptoms, or feel unwell in any way, please cancel your appointment by notifying your instructor. Because of the global pandemic, Modern Driver Institute has suspended financial penalties associated with cancellations without sufficient notice based on illness. We would rather you stay home and get well than keep your appointment and risk spreading the illness further.
