CERN Accelerating science

• "Heavy flavours probe QGP geometry": our ALICE article in the CERN Courier Energy Frontier article - published in the January/February issue.
   
• NEW VERSION of ALICE calendar 2021 released:  pdf file.

• Service Work:
  Service work has started with the beginning of this year.
  If you were wondering how you and your team are doing with service work, please visit the service work page at
  https://alice-glance.cern.ch/service-work/
            $→$ My profile
            $→$ Accounting
  
  For more information on how service work is organized in ALICE, please see
  https://alice-collaboration.web.cern.ch/service_work
  
  Please let us know if you have any question or comment regarding service work: Service_Work_Board

• Proximeters at CERN: Don’t forget to exchange your Proximeter for one with a firmware upgrade that improves security, usability and functionality. The exchange will begin on Monday 22 February. It will take about a month to exchange all the devices currently in circulation. Until you get your new device, you should continue to use the one you already have.
   
• Proximeter Training: The online course “COVID-19 - Proximeter & Contact Tracing” is available via the Safety Training catalogue on CERN’s Learning Hub. To enroll, click here.

• Update on the COVID19 Guidelines:  https://hse.cern/covid-19-information

Frequently Asked Questions: COVID FAQ page.

New this week:
- The Swiss list of at-risk countries is scheduled to be updated on 22 February: link here.
- As regards mandatory tests to enter Switzerland, some exemptions have also been clarified, for example for children aged under 12 years old: link.
- Swiss authorities will decide on 24 February about the easing of some measures in place, keeping in mind that every effort should be made to prevent a third wave. From 1 March, shops, museums and library reading rooms may be allowed to reopen, as well as outside spaces at zoos and botanical gardens, and at sports and leisure facilities. Private outdoor events for up to 15 people may also be permitted. See the Federal Council’s press release: link.

For any information and support regarding the quarantine period contact ALICE-covid19-coordination@cern.ch

• ALICE secretariat opening next week: Wednesday 24 February, from 8h30 to 12h30 and from 13h30 to 17h30.
  Nathalie, Guylaine & Julia remain available by phone and e-mail.