January 2019 – July 2022
UC policy requires all staff to have a COVID booster and upload their vaccine card showing the booster by Feb. 28 OR within 30 days of becoming medically eligible to receive a booster. Upload your card at clinic.lbl.gov. https://covid.lbl.gov/home/covid-vaccination-policy
The U.S. government is offering four free Covid-19 tests for every household and has set up a website allowing people to order tests to be shipped directly to their homes. The tests are rapid antigen at-home tests (not PCR). Tests should ship in 7-12 days from the order date. https://www.covidtests.gov/
With the spread of Omicron, it’s more important than ever to follow the Lab’s COVID-19 safety protocols. Tools you can use include vaccination, distancing, eating and drinking with care, and wearing a well-fitted mask. Learn about masks, improving their fit, and other tips by clicking here. https://ehs.lbl.gov/2022/01/12/omicron-variant/
The Lab is providing N95 respirators at no cost for employees working on site. N95s are obtained from EHS, and you will need training before use. Read more for details. https://drive.google.com/file/d/19EHChRzn15BGxsIWebXvoVNZM9BLZDQh/view
Due to the COVID-19 surge, Health Services is experiencing a very high call volume. Please leave your name, call-back number, and your reason for calling. Health Services will respond as soon as possible. You can also call the COVID info line at 510-486-5000 to confidentially report a positive test. https://ehs.lbl.gov/service/health-services/
Start your year off with a variety of new resources on the Healthy & Well at LBNL website: tips for eating well, suggestions for recharging your body and mind, tips for alleviating loneliness, and a reminder to be kind to yourself. https://healthyandwell.lbl.gov/home#h.37mhuvsyrv0s
Start off 2022 with these these tips and suggestions from Health Services on healthy weight management and nutritional wellbeing. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QV-GsYgDRmFbgJS64TxHdj1Jyvt8FksB/view
The Lab’s Occupational Health Record (OHR) system has been updated to enable personnel who have received the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 booster shot to upload their vaccination records. Uploaded documents should include your name, DOB, and dates and types of the vaccinations you have received. https://covid.lbl.gov/home/covid-vaccination-policy
Add daily stretch breaks to your new year’s intentions and join the Berkeley Lab morning stretch break. Held Mon-Fri at 9:30 a.m., the group welcomes everyone for 10 minutes of easy stretches designed to get you out of your chair and limbered up. https://diversity.lbl.gov/2021/07/30/join-us-daily-10-minute-breaks-for-self-care/
As part of the Lab’s overall vaccination requirements, a COVID booster dose will be required by February 28, 2022. You can upload your updated vaccination card showing the original and booster vaccination information at clinic.lbl.gov. Read the Lab’s COVID vaccine policy here. https://covid.lbl.gov/home/covid-vaccination-policy