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Revision as of 18:57, 23 September 2021
Covid-19 is an infectious disease responsible for the current global pandemic.[1] This page provides a list of resources and guides to help Georgia Tech students navigate the pandemic.
Staying Safe
There are several things students can do to protect themselves from infection. While these guidelines are intended specifically for Covid-19, they can also help students stay safe from other infectious diseases, such as the flu. However, do note that following all these guidelines does not guarantee full protection against Covid-19 or any other infectious disease; following these guidelines just significantly lowers the chances of infection.
- Wearing a surgical or cloth mask indoors
- Eating outdoors when convenient
- Getting vaccinated
- Participating in weekly asymptomatic testing
The following guidelines are for students who are especially concerned about Covid-19:
- Wearing a N95 or KN95 mask indoors
- Wearing a N95 or KN95 mask outdoors
- Always eating outdoors
- Participating in daily asymptomatic testing
Testing
Georgia Tech provides both symptomatic and asymptomatic testing to students.[2] Only students who have Covid-19 symptoms can participate in symptomatic testing, while only students who do not have Covid-19 symptoms can participate in asymptomatic testing.[2]
Symptomatic Testing
Asymptomatic Testing
Asymptomatic surveillance testing is for students who do not have Covid-19 symptoms. Asymptomatic testing does not require an appointment, so any student can walk in and participate in testing. Stamps Health Services provides a table of testing sites and (TIMES). Expect testing centers to be closed during school holidays listed on the Registrar's calendar.
Preparation
Before participating in asymptomatic testing, students should first go to MyTest and sign in with their GT Account. Then, students should select "Get Tested," which is located in the upper right part of the page. Once this is selected, students will be able to select "Show Barcode," which is located in the upper left part of the page. Finally, students should make sure to wear or bring a mask and go to a testing site.
Testing
Upon arrival at a testing site, students should log in to MyTest on their phone and select "Show Barcode." Next, students should sanitize their hands using the sanitizer provided.[Note 1] After sanitizing, students will have the barcode on their phone scanned, and they should pick up a testing kit from the bin nearby. Without opening the testing kit, students should locate the vial inside and orient it so that the barcode on the vial is facing outwards. This barcode will also be scanned, and then students may go to a testing station.
At the testing station, students should open their testing kit and pull out the plastic cup. Students should remove their mask and spit into the cup.
Resources
NOVID
NOVID is an app available on both the App Store and Google Play that performs robust contact tracing for its users.
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Notes
- ↑ The bottle provided usually squirts less sanitizer than a typical bottle of hand sanitizer, so a couple squirts may be necessary to fully sanitize.
