Status
Laboratory response to COVID-19
MIT Lincoln Laboratory is closely monitoring the COVID-19 pandemic and will communicate the appropriate responses, adapt Laboratory policies as needed, and provide resources for the Laboratory community to stay safe. Protecting the health and safety of the MIT community is paramount.
COVID-19 control and prevention protocols
Lincoln Laboratory complies with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Department of Defense, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and MIT Medical guidance on infection control and prevention. We expect our employees, visitors, and contractors to comply with this guidance.
At this time, masks are optional.
Effective May 11, MIT Lincoln Laboratory no longer requires vaccination for employees and subcontractors, but defers to the CDC guidance, which currently strongly recommends COVID-19 vaccination.
Laboratory field sites
Lincoln Laboratory’s priority is protecting the health and safety of all employees. Personnel at all field sites and offices staffed by Laboratory personnel should follow the advisories and directives issued by the CDC. Also, personnel at field sites and offices should monitor the guidance and policies provided by public health agencies of the states in which they are located.
Visitor information
- Visitors to the Laboratory should comply with the CDC's recommendations for travel.
More resources
MIT Campus
Massachusetts Public Health
Johns Hopkins University
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- CDC - Response to COVID-19
- COVID-19: U.S. at a Glance - States reporting cases of COVID-19 to the CDC
- CDC Travel Information and Advisories - Information about COVID-19 for travelers and travel-related industries
World Health Organization (WHO)
- WHO Situation Reports - Daily Updates - Actions, total new cases, and risk assessments
- WHO - Signs of infection, preventive measures, research
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