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UGA holds COVID-19 vaccine panel discussion
7 hours ago
Four University of Georgia experts answered some of the most frequently asked questions about COVID-19 vaccines in a recent virtual panel discussion held on campus. Moderated by Dr. Shelley Nuss, dean of the Augusta University/University of Georgia Medical Partnership, the panelists discussed a variety of topics related to vaccine safety and efficacy. And they shared their thoughts on why it is so important for everyone who is eligible and medically able to get vaccinated as part of the worldwide effort to halt the spread of the coronavirus.
Please click on the link to watch the complete session and to learn more about how the available COVID-19 vaccines can help keep you and your family safe.
More than 1,400 Clarke County teachers, staff receive the COVID-19 shot
Marsha Thomas was definitely ready for her COVID-19 vaccine.
Her 81-year-old parents were both previously diagnosed with the coronavirus and have experienced some long-term side effects of the disease. So, she jumped at the opportunity to get vaccinated during the Clarke County School District’s mass vaccination event on Wednesday.
“What is the saying? An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,” said Thomas, a veteran educator of over 20 years and the interim chief executive officer of district services. “What you don’t want is to be one of those people that’s been directly impacted by the virus or had family members who’ve been impacted.”
Board helps UGA navigate the COVID-19 pandemic
January 20, 2021
Preventative Measures Advisory Board does essential work to keep campus safe
Last semester, the University of Georgia was able to remain open while many universities across the country opted for completely virtual learning environments. Much of the credit for keeping the UGA campus safe and in operation can be owed to a team of 13 experts from a wide variety of backgrounds who make up the Preventative Measures Advisory Board.
PMAB helped to determine the safest methods for conducting in-person classes during a pandemic based on current COVID-19 research and CDC guidelines. They worked to figure how to keep the marching band practicing and performing without potentially spreading germs. From the UGA golf course to football games to air ventilation and strategically placed plexiglass shields, PMAB worked hard to outsmart the looming threat of COVID-19.