Tag: Coronavirus

Medical student recounts fighting pandemic in NYC

In the end, she says working in a ‘war scene’ was worth the long hours.
Targeted methods to control the spread of COVID-19

New research analyzes more palatable alternatives to pandemic mandates.
Second week of very low COVID-19 case count at UGA

Only 18 cases were reported last week — 16 students and two staff members.
People with disabilities faced pandemic triage biases

New study urges emergency rooms to bring in advocates to close health care gap.
Creating equipment during the COVID-19 pandemic

Carlos Barrow helps design and build research tools and more.
Cases of COVID-19 at UGA reach new low

Only 15 cases were reported — an all-time low since testing program began.
Adapting technology to serve students during the pandemic

Jim Henneberger implemented big changes in School of Law.
Cases of COVID-19 at UGA hold steady

Cases of COVID-19 at the University of Georgia remained flat last week at 36 total…
Getting students outside and engaged during a pandemic

Christy Tweedy made sustainability active for her EcoReps.
Student bridges cultures to help others acclimate

Wisnu Pradana and ISL help international students transition to UGA during pandemic.
UGA cases of COVID-19 return to previous lows

Cases of COVID-19 at UGA returned to the low levels sustained throughout March
Webinar provides information about federal funding

Restaurants and bars hurt by pandemic can learn about a new fund.
Keeping rare plants alive during a pandemic

Unsung Hero Will Rogers is an essential worker for imperiled plant species.
UGA holds COVID-19 vaccine panel discussion

UGA experts answer some of the most frequently asked questions about the vaccine.
UGA cases of COVID-19 climb while interest in surveillance testing wanes

Campus urged to remain vigilant.
Creating plant-dissection videos during COVID

Mason McNair and Mark Zenoble transitioned a very hands-on class to online.
Vaccination a ‘great step’ for athletic coaches, staff

They are encouraging those who wish to receive it to make an appointment.
Reports of COVID-19 hold steady

A total of 33 individuals reported positive tests for the week of March 22-28.
Designing courses to help navigate COVID-19

Shannon Perry helped create and launch several pandemic-related classes.
DawgCheck: Commit to a healthy campus

Access DawgCheck online at dawgcheck.uga.edu or through the UGA app.
Reports of COVID-19 remain low

It sets another record low since UGA began surveillance testing in August.
ISL director navigates cultures during a pandemic

Justin Jeffery began handling COVID-19 issues earlier than most campus staff.
Reports of COVID-19 at UGA plummet

It sets a record for the lowest amount since surveillance testing began.
Economic lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic

Three economists analyze the pitfalls, highlights and what we learned.