{"649397":{"#nid":"649397","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Mitigation Measures Continue for On-Campus Life","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EFrom improved ventilation, to fast and free testing, to ongoing vaccine clinics, Georgia Tech is continuing to take a multipronged approach to preventing and mitigating the risk of coronavirus as more students, faculty, and staff return to campus this fall.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EVaccination\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe best way to prevent Covid-19 is to get vaccinated \u0026mdash; and Georgia Tech is continuing to offer free, convenient Covid-19 vaccines this semester. Clinics will take place at McCamish Pavilion Aug. 16-20, Aug. 23-25, and Aug. 27, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Clinics will also take place Tuesday, Aug. 31, at Stamps Health Services, as well as Sept. 7-10 and Sept. 13-17, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at Stamps Health Services. Book a vaccination appointment at \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/mytest.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003Emytest.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EVaccines are highly effective at preventing severe illness from Covid-19. If you are unvaccinated and are exposed to someone with Covid-19, you will be subject to quarantine per current Georgia Department of Public Health guidelines.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/health.gatech.edu\/coronavirus\/vaccine\/dashboard\u0022\u003ETo date\u003C\/a\u003E, Georgia Tech has administered more than 32,000 doses to more than 17,000 individuals.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETesting\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAsymptomatic surveillance testing will also continue to be offered during the fall semester for all students, faculty, and staff. For those new to campus or who did not participate previously, this saliva-based testing program takes just a few minutes per test and is available at multiple sites on campus. Georgia Tech faculty who are top researchers in their field created this simple, effective testing program to reduce transmission of Covid-19 in the campus community. The program has been an essential tool in keeping cases down throughout the past year. Everyone on campus, regardless of vaccination status, is invited and encouraged to test weekly. \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/health.gatech.edu\/coronavirus\/testing\/surveillance\u0022\u003ELearn more about how it works\u003C\/a\u003E and \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/health.gatech.edu\/coronavirus\/testing\/\u0022\u003Efind a testing site today\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ENo reservations are necessary \u0026mdash; simply visit \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/mytest.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003Emytest.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E on your smartphone when you arrive at the test site. Results are delivered via email. Make weekly testing part of your routine \u0026mdash; pick a day and time, and even go with a friend. (If you experience Covid-19 symptoms, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/health.gatech.edu\/coronavirus\/testing\/\u0022\u003Eseek symptomatic testing instead\u003C\/a\u003E.) Regular testing can help identify potential clusters before they become outbreaks.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFacial Coverings\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently issued \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/2019-ncov\/vaccines\/fully-vaccinated.html\u0022\u003Enew interim guidance\u003C\/a\u003E recommending the use of masks inside public buildings, even by fully vaccinated individual, as a precaution given the broad circulation of the highly contagious delta variant of the virus.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAt Georgia Tech, everyone is encouraged to wear a mask or face covering while inside campus facilities. Vaccines and masks are highly effective at stopping the spread of Covid-19.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPPE\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESimilar to recent semesters, Infrastructure and Sustainability has supplied Housing with personal protective equipment (PPE) kits to distribute to students living on campus this fall. Each student will get a box of tissues and a kit containing a cloth face covering, hand sanitizer, and stickers. Additional PPE requests for students, faculty, or staff can be made \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.ehs.gatech.edu\/covid-19\/request\u0022\u003Ethrough this online form\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EVentilation\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETeams in Infrastructure and Sustainability have been hard at work since the beginning of the pandemic to help ensure a safe and healthy environment for the campus community. We know that \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/2019-ncov\/community\/ventilation.html\u0022\u003Egood ventilation and air circulation\u003C\/a\u003E can significantly reduce the risk of transmission in indoor settings. Facilities Management has upgraded air filters across campus to MERV-13 filters and is ensuring that all systems are operating optimally. As an added precaution, outside air ventilation rates have been increased where possible, and ultraviolet lights have been incorporated in air handling units across campus. An expert team of Georgia Tech faculty and students \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/news.gatech.edu\/news\/2020\/08\/28\/improving-air-quality-classroom\u0022\u003Econtinue to monitor data\u003C\/a\u003E captured from air quality sensors, which have been installed in various classrooms across campus.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECleaning and Disinfecting\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHand sanitizer stands are stationed at every building entrance as well as in restrooms and classrooms. Disinfectant and wipes will continue to be made available in classrooms and for workspaces. Custodial Services also continues to clean and disinfect classrooms, common areas, and restrooms daily. However, heavily used restrooms located in buildings that operate 24 hours a day (such as Clough Undergraduate Learning Commons) will continue to be cleaned and disinfected four times a day.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EFrom improved ventilation, to fast and free testing, to ongoing vaccine clinics, Georgia Tech is continuing to take a multipronged approach to preventing and mitigating the risk of coronavirus as more students, faculty, and staff return to campus this fall.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"From improved ventilation, to fast and free testing, to ongoing vaccine clinics, Georgia Tech is continuing to take a multipronged approach to preventing and mitigating the risk of coronavirus as more students, faculty, and staff return to campus."}],"uid":"27469","created_gmt":"2021-08-11 14:22:53","changed_gmt":"2021-08-25 00:47:00","author":"Kristen Bailey","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2021-08-11T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2021-08-11T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"649400":{"id":"649400","type":"image","title":"A campus staff member conducts routine cleaning while wearing a face covering","body":null,"created":"1628692242","gmt_created":"2021-08-11 14:30:42","changed":"1628703955","gmt_changed":"2021-08-11 17:45:55","alt":"A campus staff member conducts routine cleaning while wearing a face covering","file":{"fid":"246552","name":"21C10302-P4-007-web.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/21C10302-P4-007-web.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/21C10302-P4-007-web.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":906202,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/21C10302-P4-007-web.jpg?itok=Mb3KnS4C"}},"649401":{"id":"649401","type":"image","title":"Covid-19 vaccine sticker","body":null,"created":"1628692361","gmt_created":"2021-08-11 14:32:41","changed":"1628692361","gmt_changed":"2021-08-11 14:32:41","alt":"Covid-19 vaccine sticker","file":{"fid":"246553","name":"N21C10001 WW_P1_472-web.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/N21C10001%20WW_P1_472-web.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/N21C10001%20WW_P1_472-web.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":1410148,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/N21C10001%20WW_P1_472-web.jpg?itok=OQzKPDEa"}},"649399":{"id":"649399","type":"image","title":"Student wearing a mask entering a dining hall","body":null,"created":"1628692198","gmt_created":"2021-08-11 14:29:58","changed":"1628692198","gmt_changed":"2021-08-11 14:29:58","alt":"Student wearing a mask entering a dining hall","file":{"fid":"246551","name":"N21C10001 F_P01_029-web.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/N21C10001%20F_P01_029-web.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/N21C10001%20F_P01_029-web.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":899018,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/N21C10001%20F_P01_029-web.jpg?itok=pZgXJkCX"}}},"media_ids":["649400","649401","649399"],"related_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/health.gatech.edu\/tech-moving-forward","title":"Tech Moving Forward"},{"url":"https:\/\/health.gatech.edu\/coronavirus\/vaccine","title":"Covid-19 Vaccines at Georgia Tech"},{"url":"https:\/\/health.gatech.edu\/coronavirus\/testing","title":"Covid-19 Testing Hours and Locations"},{"url":"https:\/\/mytest.gatech.edu\/","title":"Make a Vaccine Appointment"}],"groups":[{"id":"1214","name":"News Room"}],"categories":[{"id":"129","name":"Institute and Campus"}],"keywords":[{"id":"184289","name":"covid-19"},{"id":"183843","name":"coronavirus"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[{"id":"71871","name":"Campus and Community"}],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:kristen.bailey@comm.gatech.edu\u0022\u003EKristen Bailey\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EInstitute Communications\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}}}