CDC COVID-19 Santa Clara County community level is updated every Thursday by 5 p.m. PST. Any changes to Ames COVID-19 prevention actions, including when face masks are required indoors, will continue to be communicated to the workforce by centerwide email message. Moving forward, the CDC COVID-19 community level status will be included in the Daily […] […]
April 4 – Ames Moves to Stage 1
On Monday April 4, after receiving clearance from NASA Headquarters and successful completion of the Ames Readiness Review, our center moved to Stage 1 of the NASA Return to On-Site Framework allowing for an increase of up to 75% occupancy of personnel. What to Expect at Stage 1• Telework is encouraged for employees who can […] […]
Update: August 9 – Ames Moves to Stage 2
Effective immediately, after careful consideration and approval from NASA Headquarters, Ames will transition from Stage 3 to Stage 2 on Monday, Aug. 9. The transition of our center to Stage 2 is based on the successful passing of the Ames Readiness Review that was held on Wednesday, Aug. 4. Center leadership remains focused on establishing […] […]
March 16 – Update: Ames Lifts Tighter Access Restrictions and Remains in Stage 3
Effective now, Ames will lift restrictive Stage 3 center status implemented on Dec. 7, 2020, and will remain in Stage 3 of NASA’s Framework for the Return to On-Site Work. Mandatory telework is in effect agency-wide, and on-site work is limited to mission-essential work to protect life and property and approved mission-critical work. Employees permitted to […] […]
Dec. 7 – Ames Increase in Stage 3 Restrictions
Ames will temporarily decrease the number of employees working on-site, effective immediately until at least Jan.15, 2021, while remaining in Stage 3 of NASA’s Framework for the Return to On-Site Work. This decision is based on increasing COVID-19 cases and decreasing hospital capacity in the surrounding communities, and the announcement that Santa Clara and other […] […]
June 23 – Update: Use of Face Coverings Required at Ames
COVID-19 cases for our center remain relatively low, and that is attributed greatly to all of us doing our part by following agency, federal, state, and local guidelines. However, communities across the country are seeing increases in cases. All employees approved to return to on-site work are required to wear a face covering. Appropriate face […] […]
June 5 – Update: Ames Center Status to Change on June 8
After careful consideration, Ames will transition from Stage 4 to Stage 3 of the NASA Response Framework effective June 8. This transition for our center is based on regional and local progress mitigating the spread of COVID-19, revised shelter-in-place orders for Santa Clara County, conditions at our center, and a successful review of our readiness to make this transition.  […] […]
May 22 – Update: Revised Shelter-In-Place for Santa Clara County
We are pleased to see the continuing progress the local region has made in response to COVID-19. On May 22, Santa Clara County will join the six surrounding Bay Area counties in a revised shelter-in-place order. NASA’s Ames Research Center remains at Stage 4 of the agency’s response framework. With the continued progress of slowing […] […]
April 30 – Update: Shelter-in-Place Order Extended
Santa Clara County has extended its shelter-in-place order to be in effect until 11:59 p.m. on May 31, 2020, or until it is extended, rescinded, superseded or amended in writing by the county health officer. In compliance with this order, and consistent with the agency’s response framework, NASA’s Ames Research Center remains at Stage 4 and on mandatory telework for ALL personnel with the exception of limited personnel […] […]
April 2 – Update: Shelter-in-Place Order Extended
On March 31, Santa Clara County extended its shelter-in-place order. In compliance with this order, and consistent with the NASA Response Framework, NASA’s Ames Research Center remains at Stage 4 and on mandatory telework for ALL personnel with the exception of limited personnel required to maintain safety and security or otherwise approved by the center and agency leadership. […] […]