January 2019 – July 2022
Creating a household plan can help protect your health and the health of those you care about to lessen the spread of COVID-19 in your community. You should design the details of your household plan around the needs and daily routine of your household members. Read more information from the CDC. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/protect-home.html
“As people, we are exceedingly resilient.” In this short video, Craig Mielcarski, Director of UC Berkeley’s Employee Assistance Program, shares tips to help you maintain your emotional health during these challenging times. https://youtu.be/-_ErECdLdBQ
If you need software while you’re teleworking, the Laboratory has resources to assist you. You can learn more about how to download software, the different license types, and the process for requesting new software. https://commons.lbl.gov/display/itfaq/Software+Licensing
These are stressful times for many people, and different people handle anxiety differently. In this short video, Craig Mielcarski, Director of UC Berkeley’s Employee Assistance Program, offers some tips to help you maintain your emotional health during these challenging times. https://youtu.be/pfs7LY7WbpQ
With a nearly empty auditorium, a virtual town hall meeting Thursday updated the Lab community on the Lab’s response to COVID-19. More than 1,200 employees tuned in and asked questions, and other workgroups watched as virtual teams. Watch the replay. https://streaming.lbl.gov/video-library
Most of Europe is now on the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Level 3 list for countries with widespread sustained spread of COVID-19, expanding the number of countries to which the Lab’s 14-day isolation policy applies. Check the CDC webpage for information on travel and COVID-19. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/index.html
California health plans have been ordered to waive share of cost fees for medically necessary screening and testing for COVID-19. All UC health plans offer phone and/or video options for getting medical advice and care if you want advice without going into a medical provider’s office. https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/news/2020/03/your-health-plans-response-to-the-coronavirus-covid-19-outbreak.html
Do you need to go to work, but your regular child or elder care is unavailable? Career and term employees and postdocs can access Bright Horizons’ network of backup care providers. Customers may not use Bright Horizons Back-Up Care for 14 days following the last potential exposure to COVID-19. https://hr.lbl.gov/service/benefits/back-up-care-program/
One of the best ways to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus is social distancing. This includes reducing contact with others, avoiding large gatherings, and limited outings for those considered “vulnerable.” This video provides tips on the best ways to practice social distancing. https://youtu.be/2zWxhJsb5Vs
With the new emphasis on social distancing and telecommuting to help stem the spread of the COVID-19 virus, employees can take advantage of the Lab’s Zoom capabilities to meet with colleagues and others virtually. Click for instructions on setting up and participating in a Zoom meeting. https://sites.google.com/lbl.gov/zoom