Habitot’s updated COVID-19 Protocols as of July 2024:

Anyone with flu or COVID-like symptoms (fever, cough, sore throat, runny nose, sneezing, shortness of breath, loss of taste or smell, or nausea) should not plan to attend. We appreciate your consideration of others.

Masks are not required but are encouraged for those of greatest risk for severe disease: those over 65 years of age and persons with certain health issues, including pregnancy.

COVID-19 wastewater levels are currently low but rising in Contra Costa and Alameda counties. We are in the midst of a summer increase in COVID cases. Here are Alameda County’s recommendations as of August 2, 2024 for reducing the spread of COVID infections.

In addition, Habitot takes the following precautions to protect our visitors and staff:

• During each hour and fifteen minute-long play and learning session at Mobile Museum events, a maximum of 75 children and adults will be admitted into the temporarily fenced 2500 square foot space (48 during the Mellow Hour).
• We recommend that no more than six people be seated at activity stations and a maximum. Thank you for your cooperation.
• After each session, a 15 minute break will permit staff to re-set equipment, sanitize equipment, and add supplies.
• Habitot staff and volunteers are permitted to wear masks.
• All Habitot event staff are vaccinated and boosted; only vaccinated volunteers will be present at events.

We recognize that not everyone will agree with Habitot’s approach; some will view it as too restrictive and others will view it as too lax. Modeling respect for one other and their choices, and listening to different perspectives, are values Habitot embraces for all parents and children.