Message from the Chief Commander

CC Bolton

Mar 26, 2020

We are recommending that all face to face activities, classes, Squadron and District Meetings be postponed until at least mid-April as the coronavirus / COVID-19 situation is evolving rapidly. Read more.

The most effective way to prevent the spread of disease are things you do yourself:

• Wash your hands often.
• When you cough or sneeze, cover your mouth with a tissue or the inside of your elbow.
• If you have flu-like symptoms, inform the people around you and stay home. If your symptoms are severe, seek medical care.

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