These in-person events have been canceled, suspended, postponed, or moved online primarily due to COVID-19 concerns. For guidance on planning an event or changing the status of an event, please consult these lab FAQs. Questions? Send an email to communications@lbl.gov. Note that this is not a comprehensive list: March: ALS, Berkeley Lab public tours — Canceled for month of March March 12: A … [Read more...]
March 10 COVID-19 Update: Guidance for travel, conferences and events, visitors, and telework
Dear colleagues, Based on public health guidance and the best available scientific evidence, we are continuing to work on policies and plans to keep the Lab’s mission moving forward while protecting our people. We acknowledge the measures UC Berkeley and other public and private sector organizations are taking to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We are also balancing direction from the Department … [Read more...]
Message from the Director: The Lab’s response to COVID-19
Colleagues, We have been closely following the evolution of the COVID-19 coronavirus since January. I know it’s on your mind, and it’s very much on my mind as well. We’ve set up a Critical Incident Management Group (CIMG) of Lab experts to collect the best information available from evidence-based sources so that we can actively respond as the situation evolves. As part of our response, … [Read more...]
March 5 COVID-19 Update: Concerns at the Lab
Dear colleagues, Over the past week, three individuals have accessed the Lab from Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Level 3 countries without completing the 14-day self-isolation. Although each of these individuals was asymptomatic, they were sent off-site to complete the self-isolation period. In these cases and for future cases, the Lab follows its process for individuals who do not adhere to … [Read more...]
COVID-19: Procedural Action Steps in Event of Potential Exposure at Lab Site
Procedures in the event of potential exposure at the Lab or a Lab offsite facility. Last updated: March 5, 2020 Situation #1: When an employee, affiliate, user, or guest at a Lab facility reports they have flu-like symptoms or appears to have flu-like symptoms: The employee receiving the information should notify their supervisor. A supervisor should talk with the … [Read more...]