{"636845":{"#nid":"636845","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Updated University System of Georgia Guidance ","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ETo the Georgia Tech Community:\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPlease see the communication below for updated guidance from the University System of Georgia regarding the management of Covid-19 related issues, including underlying medical conditions, and the use of face coverings or masks.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ERecently the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)\u0026nbsp;updated its guidance for managing Covid-19 related issues.\u0026nbsp;Among the changes are definitions for people who will need extra precaution due to age and underlying medical conditions.\u0026nbsp;In response to those changes\u0026nbsp;from the CDC,\u0026nbsp;the University System of Georgia (USG) is providing updated guidance\u0026nbsp;on the wearing of face coverings and\u0026nbsp;for who is eligible to seek alternate work arrangements due to falling into one of these categories.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EOlder Adults\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe CDC no longer gives a minimum age for those at risk.\u0026nbsp;The USG will continue to use 65 as its measure for evaluating requests for alternate work arrangements.\u0026nbsp;Individuals who are\u0026nbsp;younger than\u0026nbsp;65 can provide documentation from a health care provider that their age is a determining factor for risk that should prevent them from working on campus as scheduled.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPeople of Any Age with Underlying Medical Conditions\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EPeople with the following underlying medical conditions may request alternate work arrangements under the previously developed process:\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/2019-ncov\/need-extra-precautions\/people-with-medical-conditions.html#chronic-kidney-disease\u0022 rel=\u0022noopener noreferrer\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EChronic kidney disease\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/2019-ncov\/need-extra-precautions\/people-with-medical-conditions.html#copd\u0022 rel=\u0022noopener noreferrer\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ECOPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/2019-ncov\/need-extra-precautions\/people-with-medical-conditions.html#immunocompromised-state\u0022 rel=\u0022noopener noreferrer\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EImmunocompromised state (weakened immune system) from solid organ transplant\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/2019-ncov\/need-extra-precautions\/people-with-medical-conditions.html#obesity\u0022 rel=\u0022noopener noreferrer\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EObesity (body mass index [BMI] of 30 or higher)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/2019-ncov\/need-extra-precautions\/people-with-medical-conditions.html#serious-heart-conditions\u0022 rel=\u0022noopener noreferrer\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ESerious heart conditions, such as heart failure, coronary artery disease, or cardiomyopathies\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/2019-ncov\/need-extra-precautions\/people-with-medical-conditions.html#hemoglobin-disorders\u0022 rel=\u0022noopener noreferrer\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ESickle cell disease\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/2019-ncov\/need-extra-precautions\/people-with-medical-conditions.html#diabetes\u0022 rel=\u0022noopener noreferrer\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EType 2 diabetes mellitus\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/2019-ncov\/need-extra-precautions\/people-with-medical-conditions.html#asthma\u0022 rel=\u0022noopener noreferrer\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EAsthma (moderate-to-severe)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/2019-ncov\/need-extra-precautions\/people-with-medical-conditions.html#serious-heart-conditions\u0022 rel=\u0022noopener noreferrer\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/2019-ncov\/need-extra-precautions\/people-with-medical-conditions.html#serious-heart-conditions\u0022\u003ECerebrovascular disease (affects blood vessels and blood supply to the brain)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/2019-ncov\/need-extra-precautions\/people-with-medical-conditions.html#copd\u0022 rel=\u0022noopener noreferrer\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ECystic fibrosis\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/2019-ncov\/need-extra-precautions\/people-with-medical-conditions.html#serious-heart-conditions\u0022 rel=\u0022noopener noreferrer\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EHypertension or high blood pressure\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/2019-ncov\/need-extra-precautions\/people-with-medical-conditions.html#immunocompromised-state\u0022 rel=\u0022noopener noreferrer\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/2019-ncov\/need-extra-precautions\/people-with-medical-conditions.html#immunocompromised-state\u0022\u003EImmunocompromised state (weakened immune system) from blood or bone marrow transplant, immune deficiencies, HIV, use of corticosteroids, or use of other immune weakening medicines\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/2019-ncov\/need-extra-precautions\/people-with-medical-conditions.html#neurologic-conditions\u0022 rel=\u0022noopener noreferrer\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ENeurologic conditions, such as dementia\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/2019-ncov\/need-extra-precautions\/people-with-medical-conditions.html#liver-disease\u0022 rel=\u0022noopener noreferrer\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ELiver disease\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/2019-ncov\/need-extra-precautions\/people-with-medical-conditions.html#pregnancy\u0022 rel=\u0022noopener noreferrer\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EPregnancy\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/2019-ncov\/need-extra-precautions\/people-with-medical-conditions.html#copd\u0022 rel=\u0022noopener noreferrer\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EPulmonary fibrosis (having damaged or scarred lung tissues)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/2019-ncov\/need-extra-precautions\/people-with-medical-conditions.html#smoking\u0022 rel=\u0022noopener noreferrer\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ESmoking\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/2019-ncov\/need-extra-precautions\/people-with-medical-conditions.html#hemoglobin-disorders\u0022 rel=\u0022noopener noreferrer\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EThalassemia (a type of blood disorder)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/2019-ncov\/need-extra-precautions\/people-with-medical-conditions.html#diabetes\u0022 rel=\u0022noopener noreferrer\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EType 1 diabetes mellitus\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EUse of Face Coverings\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EEffective July 15, 2020, University System of Georgia (USG) institutions will require all faculty, staff, students, and visitors to wear an appropriate face covering while inside campus facilities\/buildings where six feet social distancing may not always be possible. Face covering use will be in addition to and is\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003Enot\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003Ea substitute for social distancing.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFace coverings are not required in one\u0026rsquo;s own dorm room or suite, when alone in an enclosed office or study room, or in campus outdoor settings where social distancing requirements are met.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAnyone not using a face covering when required will be asked to wear one or must leave the area.\u0026nbsp;Repeated refusal to comply with the requirement may result in discipline through the applicable conduct code for faculty, staff or students.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EReasonable accommodations may be made for those who are unable to wear a face covering for documented health reasons.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":"","field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"The University System of Georgia has provided updated guidance regarding the management of Covid-19 related issues, including underlying medical conditions, and the use of face coverings or masks."}],"uid":"34945","created_gmt":"2020-07-09 14:40:37","changed_gmt":"2020-07-09 14:41:09","author":"tbarker30","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2020-07-09T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2020-07-09T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"groups":[{"id":"1298","name":"Parent and Family Programs"}],"categories":[],"keywords":[],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}}}