Morehead: UGA vaccinations in spring or summer

University of Georgia president Jere Morehead is updating the University community on coronavirus vaccines that will, likely during the spring semester, be stockpiled at UGA. Morehead is also, in an email to faculty, staff, and students, saying vaccinations are expected to be provided on campus in late spring or early summer.

From the University of Georgia…

TO: UGA Faculty, Staff, and Students

FROM: Jere W. Morehead, President

S. Jack Hu, Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost

Medical Oversight Task Force:

Dr. Garth Russo, Executive Director of the University Health Center (Chair)

Dr. Marsha Davis, Dean of the College of Public Health

Dr. Lisa Nolan, Dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine

Dr. Shelley Nuss, Campus Dean of the AU/UGA Medical Partnership

RE: Update on COVID-19 Vaccinations

DATE: December 17, 2020

The recent decision to grant emergency use authorization for COVID-19 vaccines has raised many questions for our entire campus community. While much is still unknown, we hope to be in a position to offer vaccinations sooner rather than later in the new year. In doing so, we will be guided by standards established by the Georgia Department of Public Health and the Centers for Disease Control.

Certainly, our expectation is that we can offer vaccinations to everyone later this spring or early summer. We will keep you updated as we learn more regarding this evolving situation. While there is no mandatory vaccination requirement at this time, the effectiveness of the vaccines is very encouraging. It will take widespread participation across this country and around the world to effectively combat the spread of the virus.

As we head into the Winter Break, we also want to remind you that now is not the time to relax health precautions. We urge you to continue to wash your hands, wear a mask, maintain social distancing, and avoid crowds.

We hope you enjoy your holiday break!

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