Is NIH closed during the government shutdown?

This question has been coming up quite a bit over the past couple of weeks.  For the record, NIH is open during the partial federal government shutdown.  Don't believe me?  Read it for yourself here. 

Although NIH is not closed, agencies such as NASA and the FDA are experiencing the effects of the shutdown.  This impacts not only research, but also the individual employees who are currently furloughed or working without pay.  My sincere hope is that both parties can come together on a compromise and that President Trump will reopen the government soon so everyone can get back to work.