Tag: Coronavirus
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Can a cup of tea keep COVID away?
New research suggests that a cup of tea can help fight against COVID-19.
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Genetic sequencing could contain future COVID-19 variants
Study finds travel bans are ineffective at containing new disease outbreaks.
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UGA team develops faster, cheaper COVID tests
The new COVID test, developed at UGA, will cover all COVID-19 variants.
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Chatbots deployed in response to COVID-19 pandemic
UGA researchers track public health use of chatbots during COVID to provide best practices.
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COVID-19 pandemic fueled massive growth in green industry
Sales are likely to revert to normal levels, but some buyers will be hooked.
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Putting new tools to work
Terry students use active learning framework to help a local business.
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Pandemic family stress leads to sleep problems for boys
Adolescent girls and boys reacted differently to the strain of adverse parenting.
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Sports teams instill sense of hope during pandemic
Involvement with sport brands may enhance psychological well-being.
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Returning for spring semester
Vaccines, face masks strongly encouraged for faculty, staff and students
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COVID-19 cases drop at UGA at end of semester
Cases decrease from previous week; pop-up testing offered ahead of holiday break.
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COVID-19 cases remain low at UGA as semester nears end
Pop-up testing available on campus ahead of the holiday break.
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Severe COVID could reduce male fertility
Evidence suggests possible damage to male reproductive organs from COVID.
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COVID-19 cases drop to new all-time low at UGA
Reported cases lowest for fall semester; pop-up testing on campus continues.
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COVID-19 cases remain low
Positivity rate drops to zero for asymptomatic testing.
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Reports of COVID-19 stay low as semester winds down
Pop-up testing events scheduled on campus ahead of holiday break.
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Do you need a COVID-19 booster shot?
If you got the COVID-19 shots in early spring, your antibodies are likely waning. But…
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Flu shots available to UGA community
University Health Center offering influenza, COVID-19 vaccines ahead of holiday season
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COVID-19 cases remain low in the UGA community
Reported cases continue well below highest peak recorded this semester.
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Update to Federal Contractor Vaccination Requirement – Vaccination Deadline Extended
The deadline is now set as Jan. 4, 2022.
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UGA reports fewer COVID cases and lowest positivity rate of the fall
Number of cases drops; positivity rate reaches all-time low while in session.
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Federal COVID-19 requirements for University of Georgia covered employees
Additional information will be forthcoming regarding these requirements.
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Reports of COVID-19 drop at UGA
Cases hit lowest of fall semester; UGA offering additional testing opportunities.
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UGA wraps up vaccine incentive program
Supported by federal funds, incentive program encourages, rewards vaccination.
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Reports of COVID-19 at UGA remain at low levels
Thirty-four cases were reported, a 93% decrease from the Labor Day peak.
