UGA Campus Update
Spring 2022 Campus Update
Vaccine Clinic The University Health Center, Athens-Clarke County and the Department of Public Health are partnering to provide a vaccine clinic at the Tate Student Center this week from 10 a.m-2 p.m in Room 137. Those getting vaccinated may get their initial vaccinations or boosters. All participants will receive a $20 gift card while supplies last.
Other Ways to Get Vaccinated Faculty and staff who would like to schedule a COVID vaccine appointment at the University Health Center may do so by calling 706-542-5575. Students may continue to schedule their COVID vaccine appointments online through the Patient Portal. While supplies last, you can also receive a $20 gift card following your vaccination. The UHC will only offer Pfizer vaccines for first, second and booster doses.
Free at-Home Test Kits for Students in Shared Housing Households in the U.S. can now order one set of 4 free at-home tests from the United States Postal Service (USPS). Orders will ship at no cost starting in late January.
COVID-19 Testing Surveillance testing for asymptomatic individuals remains an important step in our defense against infection. The University Health Center and Veterinary Diagnostic Labs are equipped to test up to 800 people per day for COVID variants. These tests are free to faculty, staff and students. Click here to schedule an appointment. Walk-ups are also welcome. Over the next three weeks, testing will be expanded through pop-up locations at the Tate Student Center offered by the College of Public Health on January 27 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Report Positive Tests in DawgCheck Remember that any faculty, staff or student who tests positive for COVID is required to report that positive test through DawgCheck and to follow the advice provided. Typically, a positive test will require a period of isolation, depending on the test results. Quarantining also applies to unvaccinated individuals who are identified to have been in close contact with an infected individual. The Georgia Department of Public Health recently changed its protocols on quarantine and isolation to reflect CDC guidance, and UGA is now following the new guidance. Click here to see the latest information.
Student Affairs will continue to hold a stock of beds for potential quarantine and isolation needs by our students, and the Student Care and Outreach team stands ready to assist.
Face Coverings We continue to strongly encourage the wearing of face masks when inside campus buildings. Face coverings are required on Campus Transit buses in accordance with federal transportation rules. We have approximately 50,000 KN95 masks in stock for distribution. Departments that are interested in having masks on hand can order them at no cost through UGAmart.
Students can pick up masks at information desks in the Tate Student Center and the Miller Learning Center, while supplies last.
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