January 2019 – July 2022
In a new video message, Lab Director Mike Witherell describes how the Lab is keeping the risk of COVID-19 transmission at work sites very low while watching the local, regional, and national case rates carefully. https://youtu.be/2yWA19sB7Ko
In these videos, Berkeley Lab scientists discuss five of the latest research projects, now under way at Berkeley Lab, which aim to help address some of the many scientific challenges posed by the pandemic. https://newscenter.lbl.gov/2020/08/04/5-ways-covid19/
Lab leaders and experts will review the Lab’s COVID-19 planning and take questions at a Lab-wide Town Hall on Tuesday, August 4, at 2 p.m. Send questions in advance to communications@lbl.gov. Lab credentials will be required to log in to the session. https://calendar.google.com/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=N3E3NWRwYjRnZnVxdDFsNTlibHVkdGJmdjUgbGJsLmdvdl80czRycmcxMmw2ZXFnNm5jbWMya3QwdmNnZ0Bn&tmsrc=lbl.gov_4s4rrg12l6eqg6ncmc2kt0vcgg%40group.calendar.google.com
Lab leaders and experts will review the Lab’s COVID-19 planning and take questions at a Lab-wide Town Hall tomorrow at 2 p.m. Send questions in advance to communications@lbl.gov. Lab credentials will be required to log in to the session. https://calendar.google.com/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=N3E3NWRwYjRnZnVxdDFsNTlibHVkdGJmdjUgbGJsLmdvdl80czRycmcxMmw2ZXFnNm5jbWMya3QwdmNnZ0Bn&tmsrc=lbl.gov_4s4rrg12l6eqg6ncmc2kt0vcgg%40group.calendar.google.com
The July 29 edition of the Return to Work newsletter includes information on the Lab-wide August 4 Town Hall, the COVID-19 Statistics by Bay Area counties, and planning priorities. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hMYyiVcTufC8fhXZqdp5hWkDHH9rlXdX/view?usp=sharing
The Lab’s cafeteria will reopen Monday, August 3. Changes have been made to ensure your safety. All services will be touchless, with both ordering and payment done online. There will be time slots for order pick-up to minimize crowding in the cafeteria. Order online here. https://www.bayviewcafelbl.com/
Mark your calendar for Tuesday, August 4, at 2 p.m. for a Town Hall with senior leaders on the latest information on COVID-19 and how it impacts the Lab and how the Lab is continuing to plan in a constantly changing environment. Questions can be sent in advance to communications@lbl.gov. https://calendar.google.com/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=N3E3NWRwYjRnZnVxdDFsNTlibHVkdGJmdjUgZHdlbnR3b3J0aEBsYmwuZ292&tmsrc=dwentworth%40lbl.gov
Among those helping to keep the Lab open for employees returning onsite to work is Derek Lope, shown here at the Blackberry Gate security booth. Things got a little busier for Lope at the beginning of July with the start of the Pilot 2a phase, which allowed 200 more employees to come onsite.
Someone in the U.S. needs blood on an average of every two seconds, but blood donations have dramatically decreased during the COVID-19 pandemic. Consider donating blood at a City of Berkeley-sponsored drive on August 4 at Berkeley High School. Donors need to make an online appointment in advance. https://www.cityofberkeley.info/City_Manager/Press_Releases/2020/2020-07-16_Donate_at_Berkeley_blood_drive_August_4.aspx
The July 21 edition of the Return to Work newsletter includes information on the Lab-wide August 4 Town Hall, Testing for COVID-19, Contact Tracing, and an update on Pilot 2a. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1omTlfi8AuP26MFfqlWd6tveVagJDPmLY/view?usp=sharing