PROTOCAL FOR PRE-TRIP SCREENING FOR HIGH RISK INDIVIDUALS AND PARTY TRAVELING TOGETHER.
Update: May 2022 It is recommended by the State Parks & Wildlife, Forest Service, BLM that people at higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19 SHOULD NOT GO on backcountry trips. High risk individuals include, but are not limited to people with the following conditions: - 65+ years of age with questionable health issues.
- Chronic lung disease or moderate to severe asthma Dec. 2022
- Severely obese
- Diabetes, chronic kidney disease, or undergoing dialysis
- Liver disease
- Cardiovascular disease
- Other immunocompromised individuals (HIV, undergoing cancer treatment, or other underlying medical conditions)
This questionnaire is a possible screening for guests while on a backcountry trip: We may check guests for symptoms of CV19 (as outlined previously in this document) including measuring temperatures for fever (100.4°F/38°C or higher) or chills. Remind guests to report any illness they may develop prior to or during their trip to the trip leader immediately, especially if sick with fever, cough, muscle aches and pains, sudden changes in smell or taste, sore throat, and/or shortness of breath. |