The Marine Biological Laboratory is resuming our on-campus programs with continued diligence and renewed purpose. Our goal is to prioritize the health of the MBL and local communities while sustaining our distinctive approach to education, research, and collaboration. In close consultation with experts at the University of Chicago and UChicago Medicine, we’re implementing a wide range of health precautions while building a campus culture focused on shared responsibility for health and safety.
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Latest Updates
July 21: Provincetown COVID Outbreak + Testing Information
Dear Colleagues - As many of you have no doubt heard, there has been a recent increase in COVID-19 cases on the Cape, primarily in the larger towns and particularly in Provincetown. The outbreak is assumed to be caused by the Delta variant and in the case of...
July 1: Indoor Mask Reminder
Dear Colleagues, As COVID-19 mitigation measures ease on our campus and across the nation, we are beginning to experience some normalcy in our lives. Thankfully, we were able to eliminate our outdoor mask requirement before the summer heat arrived. However, the...
June 21: Changes to Social Distancing Requirements
Dear Colleagues - As communicated in the June 9 message to staff, the MBL is continuing its transition to pre-COVID operations in recognition of an encouraging decrease in COVID-19 rates in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, and nationwide as well as high numbers of...
June 9: COVID-19 Vaccination Survey Results + Planning a Path Forward
Dear Colleagues - Thank you to everyone who filled out the recent COVID-19 vaccination survey. The overall response rate was 84.6%, with 226 total responses submitted in all. There was close to a 50/50 split of research and other administrative staff who responded. Of...
May 27: Changes to COVID-19 Protocols and Policies
Dear Colleagues, As the Commonwealth of Massachusetts prepares to lift COVID-related restrictions effective May 29, we are continuing to evaluate and, in some cases, adjust MBL’s COVID-19 policies and protocols. Please note the following changes, effective May 29. It...
May 26: Changes to COVID-19 Protocols and Policies
Dear Colleagues, As the Commonwealth of Massachusetts prepares to lift COVID-related restrictions effective May 29, we are continuing to evaluate and, in some cases, adjust MBL’s COVID-19 policies and protocols. Please note the following changes, effective May 29. It...
May 17: Response to Changing MA COVID-19 Restrictions
Dear Colleagues, Today, Governor Charlie Baker announced that the Commonwealth will lift all remaining COVID-19 restrictions effective May 29. After this date individuals will no longer need to wear a face covering or social distance indoors or outdoors except for in...
May 7: Update on Administrative Opening Plan
Dear Colleagues, As you are aware, the MBL will soon be resuming more research and training programs as we approach the summer months. The first Advanced Research Training Course (Embryology) begins May 23 and some Whitman Center scientists are already on campus. To...
May 3: MBL Policies and the Evolving COVID-19 Pandemic
Dear Colleagues, It has been a challenging year. We are grateful for the resilience, perseverance, and commitment that faculty and staff have demonstrated in helping to keep our community strong and safe. The COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve. As Massachusetts...
April 30: Revised Mask Guidance
Dear Colleagues, Starting today, Friday, April 30, 2021 Massachusetts is no longer mandating use of masks outdoors where social distancing is possible. Masks are still required at all times in indoor public places and outdoors when unable to maintain 6 feet from other...
April 20: Summer Camp Partnership with YMCA, MBL & WHOI
MBL is pleased to announce that we are partnering with YMCA Cape Cod and WHOI to hold summer camp on WHOI’s Quissett Campus and at the MBL Cottages. Supporting our working families is always an important priority for the MBL and is of elevated importance given the...
April 13: Notification of Positive COVID-19 Case
Dear Colleagues, A positive case of COVID-19 has been confirmed for an individual working on the MBL campus. The employee did not come into contact with any other staff. As such, there has been no close contact with others in the MBL community and contact tracing of...
March 25: MBL’s Response to Updated Massachusetts Travel Guidance
Dear Colleagues, On March 22, 2021 the Commonwealth of Massachusetts downgraded their travel guidance to a travel advisory which states that “all persons entering Massachusetts, including returning residents, are advised but not required to quarantine for 10 days upon...
March 19: Notification of Positive COVID-19 Case
Dear Colleagues, A positive case of COVID-19 has been confirmed for an individual working on the MBL campus. The individual is self-isolating in accordance with Massachusetts Department of Public Health and CDC protocols. Under state and federal health privacy laws,...
March 12: Announcing MBL Forward Website
Dear Colleagues - Planning for spring and summer programs continues in earnest. In consultation with the University of Chicago, our working group is putting plans, guidelines, policies, and processes in place so that we can welcome back nearly 50% of our...