Hi all,

PSGSA believes it is important to reiterate the department’s expectations from us students regarding the recent Covid situation out in the Carman research station. The following items might have been circulated in your respective labs already but if not, please pay attention:

the Carman station is closed until Monday (May 31) but starting tomorrow (May 27) at 7:30 am, Emergency field work is permitted - but only for technical staff (no summer students/graduate students/postdocs/research associates)

examples of "Emergency work" include scouting for infestation, spraying, etc.)
Staff performing emergency work are expected to follow the same precautions already in place: 2m distancing, proper PPE (3-ply masks), surface sanitation, and symptom monitoring. There cannot be any interaction with peers.

Only 1 person per vehicle is allowed, whether it’s personal or the department’s. Ensure that vehicles are appropriately fueled in Winnipeg prior to the trip.

The main takeaway for students is that we are not allowed to be at the station until Monday, so be sure to communicate with your technicians if your plots do require emergency attention.

We thank everyone for cooperating. PSGSA will continue to report new information as it arises. Stay safe!

PSGSA Team