University System of Georgia updates guidelines for return to campus this fall

As COVID-19 cases in the CSRA increase, the number of hospitalized patients is also rising. Augusta University’s COVID-19 Resource page is updated daily to include statistics of positive cases. The following are guidelines and recommendations as of Monday, Aug. 2:

• Masks are encouraged, but not required for faculty or students except in clinical spaces such as Augusta University Medical Center,  College of Nursing’s Nurse-Managed Health Center or the Dental College of Georgia clinics. Vaccines are encouraged but not required.
• While masks/face coverings are not required on campus, they must be worn while using public transportation, including university shuttles.
• Classes during the fall semester will be taught as advertised. An exception may be granted by the provost through the college dean in cases where a faculty member tests positive for COVID but can still teach online.
• Vaccinated people are not required to quarantine unless they are symptomatic and await testing. 
• Augusta University President Brooks A. Keel, PhD, will hold a town hall meeting at 4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 5, with more updates. Guests can attend in person at the Auditoria Center or watch the livestream.