The values of the Mountain View Buddhist Temples place emphasis both on ensuring the safety of our community and taking responsibility as individuals to look out for our collective well being. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, our temple essentially closed from March of 2020 and began to open in August 2022 with guidelines that are reviewed by the Board periodically. Guidelines updated effective 3/8/23.

• Following CDC Guidelines for COVID Symptoms, Testing and Exposure, DO NOT ATTEND IF:
  *Fever over 100 within the previous 24 hours
  *Exhibit symptoms of COVID-19
  *Tested positive for COVID-19 within the last 5 days.
• Masking is RECOMMENDED for any indoor activity, including the Hondo, Temple Office and Classrooms.
• Masking is RECOMMENDED for Food preparation, in addition to other safe food handling guidelines.
• Masks shall be available if needed.
• Hand sanitizer is made available for anyone attending events at MVBT.
• Upgrade to touchless faucets were made across the MVBT campus.
• UV Light filters added to all Hondo furnaces.