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Newsletter Changing Frequency of Distribution
This COVID-19 newsletter launched with the March 16, 2020 edition (at 12:02 AM on March 17). Since then, 167 additional editions of the newsletter have been distributed with varying daily, semi-daily, and weekly frequency with only a short break in July 2021.After this May 25, 2022, edition, this COVID-19 newsletter will change from its weekly Wednesday frequency and only be published and distributed on an as-needed basis beginning June 1.The newsletter will continue to be sent to subscribers with significant updates and news about local, state, and federal responses to COVID-19. The frequency and day of distribution will vary.The changes result in part due to UGA's discontinuation of collecting COVID-19 data after May 16, Clarke County School District summer break and the data changes that result, changes to the federal data reporting timeframes and system of measurement, and resumption of many normal operations of ACCGov.
Additionally, the weekly graphic (below) with local, state, and federal data will also change the information it shows and the day of production as of June 2022. It will continue to be distributed via social media and displayed on the website regularly.accgov.com/coronavirus will also continue to be updated regularly with information.
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Transit Mask Policy Modified to Align with Updated CDC Recommendations
Athens-Clarke County Transit has modified its mask policy to align with updated CDC recommendations.
As a result of a court order, the CDC’s Order requiring masks on public transportation conveyances and at transportation hubs is no longer in effect. CDC continues to recommend that people wear masks in indoor public transportation settings.
ACCGov strongly encourages passengers to continue to wear masks on all public transit and inside ACC Transit facilities, although masks are no longer required.
ACC Transit’s policy is subject to change based on local COVID-19 cases and local, state, or federal policy updates.
Additionally, in light of the recent federal court decision, the University System of Georgia no longer requires the use of masks on campus transportation.
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Changes to UGA COVID-19 Data Collection
On May 16, 2022, UGA discontinued weekly health and exposure updates on the COVID-19 website. A final update was published on May 18, 2022.
Older information about DawgCheck and other University of Georgia-related COVID information is available at the University Health Center website at https://uhs.uga.edu/healthtopics/covid-19-health-and-exposure-updates.
As the COVID-19 pandemic transitions and public health conditions and treatments improve, UGA will begin treating COVID-19 as they do any other infectious disease cases.
UGA will maintain a license for the DawgCheck notification system should it need to be redeployed and are monitoring local, national, and global viral conditions to make changes to policies, if necessary.
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Clarke County School District COVID-19 Dashboard - May 25, 2022The CCSD COVID-19 Dashboard displays positive cases in the past 7, 14 and 30 days across the district and by each school, with hourly updates.
As of 5:24 PM on May 25, 2022, the dashboard shows: - 58 cases in May 2022 (38 on May 18 report)
- 11 cases in April 2022
- 11 cases in March 2022
- 180 cases in February 2022
- 1,532 cases in January 2022
- 49 cases in December 2021
- 33 cases in November 2021
- 71 cases in October 2021
- 312 cases in September 2021
- 62 cases in the past 30 days (45 on May 18 report)
- 45 cases in the past 14 days (34 on May 18 report)
- 20 cases in the past 7 days (25 on May 18 report)
- 0.4% of students and staff with cases in the last 30 days (0.4% on May 18 report)
- 0.4% of students and staff with cases in the last 14 days (0.4% on May 18 report)
- 0.5% of students and staff with cases in the last 7 days (0.3% on May 18 report)
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Free COVID-19 Mobile Vaccine Events
Below are some upcoming opportunities for free vaccinations from the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) Northeast Health District (NEHD) at mobile locations. (Schedules subject to change by NEHD - verify information on the NEHD website.)
- No appointment needed
- Walk-ups welcome
- No insurance required
- No ID required
- $100 gift card incentive program for eligible participants
- Vaccines for 5 to 11-year-olds are available at the county health department clinics – they may not be available via the mobile outreach events unless specifically noted.
- Anyone under 18 years of age MUST have a parent present or a signed consent form.
Thursday, May 26
PactivEvergreen
600 Dairy Pak Rd Athens,GA 30607
7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
All adult doses
Friday, May 27
First Step Homeless Encampment
1000 Barber St. Athens, GA 30601 – across from Pilgrim’s Pride
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
All adult doses // HIV & Hep C testing also available
Saturday, May 28
Athens Farmers Market in Bishop Park705 Sunset Drive, Athens, GA 30606 8:00 AM - Noon All three adult, boosters, and peds Wednesday, June 1
Young Harris Methodist Church
973 Prince Avenue, Athens, GA 30606
4:00-7:00 PM
All three adult and boosters / All vaccines
Thursday, June 2
Rocksprings (Athens Housing Authority)
300 S Rocksprings Street, Athens, GA 30606
Noon - 6:00 PM
All three adult, boosters
Saturday, June 4,
Athens Library (Family Fun Day)
2025 Baxter Street, Athens, GA 30606
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
All three adult, peds, and boosters
The Athens-Clarke County COVID-19 vaccine incentive program provides $100 gift cards for those who live, work or attend school in Athens-Clarke County. If you have previously (on or after September 3) received your first dose at the Clarke County Health Department or one of their outreach events, you are still eligible for the incentive for your second dose at either mobile events or the Health Department.
Gift cards are available from the Northeast Health District to first-time vaccinated individuals only at mobile vaccination events.Upcoming event listings are updated every Friday online on the NEHD websiteResources:
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