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Research Activity Status: Phase 2, Intermediate Presence
Given the extremely low levels of COVID-19 positive cases in the research community and no evidence of transmission within the research spaces, we feel confident that health and safety compliance is high and the working environment can safely function at 50% occupancy, provided it is possible to maintain the space requirements of at least 150 ft² per person.
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