We are making plans and taking precautions at this stage, and will place a notice here if BioResource operations slow down or cease.
First and foremost, we have a duty of care to our volunteers. Hence the NIHR BioResource has now taken the decision to no longer recruit or recall participants who are at higher risk of COVID-19 infection (i.e. participants over the age of 60 and/or with underlying health conditions).
Other BioResource operations will continue as usual until further notice.
Our ability to respond may be affected by the impact of a wider COVID-19 infection. For example, in the eventuality of a building being shut for cleaning or travel restricted, some phones or email may not be monitored on a regular basis.
Meanwhile, please do not hesitate to contact us on 0800 090 22 33 or nbr@bioresource.nihr.ac.uk, if you have any query regarding the above.
Nathalie Kingston, PhD
Director – NIHR BioResource for Translational Research
First published 11 March 2020
