UGA Campus Update
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Spring 2022 Campus Update
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USG Encourages Masks Based on Preference and Assessment of Personal Risk
The University System of Georgia (USG) continues to recognize COVID-19 vaccines and boosters offer safe, effective protection and urges all students, faculty, staff, and visitors to get vaccinated and/or boosted either on campus or with a local provider. As USG works closely with the Georgia Department of Public Health to prioritize the health and safety of campus communities, the system encourages people to wear masks based on their preference and assessment of personal risk.
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Face Coverings on Buses
Face coverings remain required on Campus Transit buses in accordance with federal transportation rules. 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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Pop-up COVID-19 Testing after Spring Break
The UGA College of Public Health, in partnership with the University Health Center, is offering free, walk-in, asymptomatic-only COVID-19 testing at the Tate Student Center West Lawn March 15 and March 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. No registration is needed. Bring your UGA ID.
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On-campus COVID-19 Testing
The University Health Center and Veterinary Diagnostic Labs continue to provide asymptomatic surveillance testing and 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.
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Updated International Travel Health Requirements for Students
Are you traveling this Maymester or this summer?
The University Health Center Travel Clinic can help take the stress out of travel by planning in advance for pre-departure needs including COVID testing and vaccines. Travel health regulations are changing all the time, so let the experts help you plan for a successful take off.
Complete a “Travel Request Form” and email it back to the Travel Clinic to get scheduled. These appointments are most commonly done virtually and are best planned 6-8 weeks in advance of your travel date.
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Getting 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. The UHC will only offer Pfizer vaccines for first, second and booster doses.
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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.
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#BestshotUGA TikTok Competition
The UGA Willson Center for Humanities and Arts, along with Mary Frances Early College of Education professor Melisa Cahnmann-Taylor and representatives from the UGA Arts Council, is working to help increase vaccine confidence through community participation in the arts.
One of only 30 projects funded by the CDC Foundation, UGA is using the grant to start a TikTok campaign to promote vaccine confidence and uptake.
The project invites UGA students, local artists and the greater Athens/Georgia community to join in creating vaccine “Edu-Tainment” on TikTok. Contest winners will receive $1,000 in prizes from local Athens businesses.
Create a TikTok supporting vaccines including #BestShotUGA in the post by Friday, April 1.
To be eligible for this contest, entrants must be one of the following:
- Athens resident.
- Resident of a county surrounding Athens.
- UGA student, faculty or staff.
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