As the country begins to distribute COVID-19 vaccines, there's concern about scamming.

Medicare covers the COVID-19 vaccine, so there will be no cost to you. If anyone asks you to share your Medicare Number or pay for access to the vaccine, you can bet it's a scam.

Here's what to know:

• You can't pay to put your name on a list to get the vaccine.
• You can't pay to get early access to a vaccine.
• Don't share your personal or financial information if someone calls, texts, or emails you promising access to the vaccine for a fee.

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If you come across a COVID-19 vaccine scam, report it to the Federal Trade Commission or call 1-800-MEDICARE.

Reminders for conduct in the Common Areas of the Gallery i.e. the Clubhouse and the surrounding areas and amenities:

Social distance and limit close contact:

• Maintain a distance of at least 6 feet or more from people you don’t live with. Be particularly mindful in areas where it may harder to keep this distance, such as the sport courts and the Fitness Center, the Billiard room and the MPR.
• Minimize gestures that promote close contact. For example, do not shake hands, bump elbows, or give hugs. Instead wave and verbally greet others.

Wear masks:

• Wear a mask at all times when walking through the common areas and around people who don’t live in your household to reduce the risk of spreading the virus.
• Avoid singing, chanting, or shouting, especially when not wearing a mask and when within 6 feet of others.

Wash hands:

• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after you have been in a public place or after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing. If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. Cover all surfaces of your hands and rub them together until they feel dry.
• Limit contact with commonly touched surfaces or shared items.
• Clean and disinfect commonly touched surfaces and any shared items between use.

Two more reminders from the CDC…

• Gatherings with more people pose more risk than gatherings with fewer people. CDC does not have a limit or recommend a specific number of attendees for gatherings. 
• Get your flu vaccine. Gatherings can contribute to the spread of other infectious diseases. Getting a flu shot is an essential part of protecting your health and your family’s health this season.
• Flu vaccines are still useful any time during the flu season and can often be accessed in January or later.