Band-Together™

Learn what your color means

• Here's an overview of all the colors and their meanings
• Here's a rundown of the individual colors:
• Red 1 is for those who currently have COVID-19, or those who live or work closely with those who have it. Persons in this group probably carry the disease. They should stay away from all other Reds as well as all Yellows. They may interact with Greens, but the Green person should give the OK, or make the first move.
• Red 2 is for those who currently have cold or flu-like symptoms, and so may have COVID-19. It also includes those who live or work closely with them. Persons in this group may carry the disease or may be susceptible to it. They should stay away from all other Reds, as well as all Yellows. They may interact with Greens, but the Green person should give the OK, or make the first move.
• Red 3 is for those who have other conditions that make them especially vulnerable to COVID-19, and for those who live or work closely with them. Persons in this group have to be especially careful not to contract the disease. They should avoid other Reds, and any Greens that have been associating with Red 1 or Red 2 persons. They should use social distancing when dealing with Yellows or other Red 3s.
• Yellow 1 is for those who:
  • have not had COVID-19,
  • do not currently have any cold or flu-like symptoms,
  • are not especially vulnerable (Red 3), or closely associated with a Red 3 person, and
  • have been practicing social distancing for less than 2 weeks.
  Yellow 1s should avoid everyone for a period of 2 weeks, and monitor their own health closely during that period. If you are in this group and start to feel ill, switch to Red 1 or Red 2 (whichever applies). Most of us have been social distancing since March, and so have gone through this already, so this category should have few people in it.
• Yellow 2 designates the 'social distancing' we have all been practicing for months. It continues to be the best option for those who:
  • have not had COVID-19,
  • do not currently have any cold or flu-like symptoms,
  • are not especially vulnerable (Red 3), or closely associated with a Red 3 person, and
  • have been practicing social distancing for more than 2 weeks.
  If you are in this group and start to feel ill, switch to Red 1 or Red 2 (whichever applies); if you would like more freedom, consider Green 3.
• Green 1 is for those who:
  • have definitely had COVID-19 (according to medical tests), and
  • have fully recovered (are no longer testing positive).
  Green 1s can freely interact with people in the Red 1 and Green 3 groups. They should practice social distancing with everyone else.
• Green 2 is for those who:
  • have definitely had COVID-19 (according to medical tests),
  • have fully recovered (are no longer testing positive), and
  • wish to use their immunity to help particular individuals in the Red group.
  Green 2s should take special care to clean/sanitize their hands, clothes, and anything they carry with them before dealing with Red 2s and Red 3s. To avoid carrying the infection, Green 2s should use social distancing with Yellows and other Greens.
• Green 3 is for those who
  • have not had COVID-19 (as far as they know),
  • do not have underlying health conditions that put them at special risk if they contract COVID-19. and
  • Are willing to contract COVID-19

  Please Note: consult your doctor on what the risk factors are, and whether or not you have them; your doctor's role is only to provide you with data; deciding to be Green 3 is a risky decision; the risks (and the blame if things go badly) are yours, not ours or your doctors,

  Green 3s may freely interact with Green 1s, and, if they choose, with Red 1s. Since they may be carriers of the virus, Green 3s have the responsibility to use social distancing and extra care for the protection of others, especially when dealing with Yellows, Red 2s, and Red 3s, but even when dealing with Green 2s since they may have close dealings with Red 3s or Red 2s.