January 2019 – July 2022
The Lab is participating in a trial of an app that uses location technology to notify a person if they have been near someone who tests positive for COVID-19. Participation is voluntary and no personal data will be shared. IT’s Adam Stone explores more behind this new approach to fighting COVID-19. https://stratcomm-elements.lbl.gov/2020/11/19/adam-stone-on-the-california-covid-19-notification-trial/
Support California COVID Notify, the new exposure notification technology, with a Zoom background. The Lab, along with several other UC locations, is participating in a trial of the app designed to provide notification if you have been near someone who later tests positive for COVID-19. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tBUfbfFi-j8ddQSwCE8nsKljaqsh2q3o/view?usp=sharing
This has been a year of many challenges. While our community has demonstrated resilience, it is a skill set that can always use some nurturing. Nurture your resilience skills through tools, articles, and videos compiled from across the UC system. Let’s stay stronger together. https://diversity.lbl.gov/2020/11/10/wellness-resources-from-uc-helping-our-community-stay-strong/
If you have an Apple phone, you need to upgrade to iOS 14.2 to participate in the just-launched California COVID Notify app. You should use the device you carry with you most often. Personal data is not collected, and the Lab has no access to any information. Participation is voluntary. https://covid.lbl.gov/ca-covid-notify
The Lab, along with several of the UC campuses, is participating in a trial of a smartphone-based app that uses location technology to notify a person if they have been in the proximity of someone who has a positive test for COVID-19. Participation is voluntary, and no personal data will be shared. https://covid.lbl.gov/ca-covid-notify
The Nov. 13 issue of the Return to Work Newsletter includes information on safe holiday travel & gatherings, the California Notification app trial, returning Lab assets when no longer employed, and the Onsite Insight podcast for managers. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1b2dg04WQ99uOTGip-9YLmf_wygwMFBTK/view?usp=sharing
Check out the first in a series of ATAP photo stories that chronicle “Labs in the Time of COVID: A Day in the Life.” This installment features the Berkeley Lab Laser Accelerator Center (BELLA) and illustrates their efforts to combine safety and productivity while working on-site at the Lab. https://atap.lbl.gov/labs-in-the-time-of-covid/
Berkeley Lab Director Mike Witherell updates the Lab community on COVID-19 trends and reminds everyone to remain vigilant about the dangers of COVID-19 as we head into the holiday season. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75fM-kAMnUo
The Nov. 6 issue of the Return to Work newsletter includes information on new COVID cases at the Lab, the use of outdoor tables on-site, tips for fans and air purifiers, and telework working groups. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GeCKSbiQWM29WPDsRnUg_nstStDzuTc-/view?usp=sharing
The Oct. 30 Return to Work newsletter included a Director’s update on COVID-19 and information on a new safety training module, procedures for working on-site, among other topics. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1n-YXLKKiKAdyz5mCHXDVIofGITGmRc7x/view?usp=sharing