As of June 3 face covers are required indoors for all.
When face coverings are required at a Lab site, one of the following options must be worn:
N95 respirator (without exhalation valve) - all are encouraged to use this greater level of protection
KN95 or KF94 mask
Surgical-type mask
Cloth face covering worn over a surgical-type mask (double-masking)
Face covers are not required when alone in a room with the door shut.
The graphic represents some of the Lab’s requirements. Read more about all the COVID requirements for employees, affiliates, contractors, visitors, and those on travel.
Face Cover Requirements as of June 3
Indoor masks are required for all people regardless of their COVID vaccination status (vaccinated and unvaccinated). Read more about face covers.
Masks are also still required on Lab shuttles and in Health Care settings, including Lab Health Services (Building 26).
UPDATES
Required: COVID booster by Feb. 28 or within 30 days of becoming medically eligible for booster.
Testing Locations: Potter St. and Building 50 auditorium & B76, 220A
Report: COVID positive results to Health Services @ 510-486-6266 for both on site and teleworkers. If you cannot reach Health Services due to the overwhelming volume of calls you can also reach the COVID info line at 510-486-5000.
Weekly: COVID symptom check if coming on site
When to Contact Health Services: You are required to contact Health Services at 510-486-6266 if:
You have COVID symptoms
You have a positive test for COVID
You have close contact with someone who has COVID or has COVID symptoms. Refer to Chapter 46.8.A for details.
In all three instances DO NOT COME TO THE LAB. CALL Health Services at 510-486-6266 for guidance. ALL CALLS TO HEALTH SERVICES ARE CONFIDENTIAL.
We want to hear from you.
Contact the COVID Info Line (M-Th 8 a.m.-4 p.m. / F 8 a.m.-1 p.m.) 510-486-5000 ::: Fill out the feedback form ::: Email at covidinfo@lbl.gov