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Covid-19 Information

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Georgia Southern continues to actively monitor the COVID-19 virus and is committed to ongoing efforts to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 by:

  • Regularly monitoring local spread, impact, and policies related to the COVID-19 virus.
  • Offering COVID-19 testing options through our convenient campus testing options.
  • Recommending vaccines as a safe and effective means of protecting ourselves and our community.

Information for People with COVID-19

The CDC has updated and simplified its recommendations for individuals with a respiratory virus. As of 1 March 2024, individuals with symptoms of a respiratory virus should stay home and away from others. You can go back to normal activities when, for at least 24 hours:

  • Your symptoms are getting better overall, and
  • You have not had a fever (and are not using fever-reducing medications).

When you go back to your normal activities, take added precaution over the next 5 days by wearing a mask, practicing physical distancing, and washing your hands.

Students

  1. Students are encouraged to contact their instructors directly to discuss makeup work, extensions, and/or other arrangements related to necessary absences.
  2. Students may submit a faculty notification request to the Dean of Students Office by clicking here.
  3. For questions and support, please contact the Dean of Students’ office at deanofstudents@georgiasouthern.edu.

Faculty & Staff

  1. Please refer to established policies related to absences.
  2. For questions, please submit a MyHelp ticket online or email hrservice@georgiasouthern.edu.

Precautions for People Exposed to COVID-19

If you were exposed to someone who tested positive for COVID-19 or have been told by a healthcare provider or public health authority that you were exposed, there are steps that you should take, regardless of your vaccination status or if you have had a previous infection. Steps include:

  • Watch for symptoms for 10 days.
  • Wear a mask around others indoors for 10 days.
  • Test 5 days after exposure, or sooner if you have symptoms.

USG COVID-19 Guidance

The University System of Georgia (USG) continues to recognize that COVID-19 vaccines and boosters offer safe, effective protection and urges all students, faculty, staff, and visitors to get vaccinated and/or boosted either on campus or with a local provider.

As USG works closely with the Georgia Department of Public Health to prioritize the health and safety of campus communities, the system encourages people to wear masks based on their preference and assessment of personal risk.

COVID-19 Testing

COVID-19 testing is offered to Georgia Southern University students, faculty, and staff with or without COVID-19 symptoms. Please read the information below for details on our three testing options.

The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has placed testing kiosks on Georgia Southern University’s campuses, allowing access to free COVID-19 and influenza (flu) testing 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

The testing kiosks are located in central areas, including:

  • Armstrong Campus Student Union
  • Statesboro Campus University Bookstore
  • Liberty Campus Memorial Drive entrance

After completing a brief registration form, the kiosks dispense two individual test kits with nasal swabs and instructions on collection the specimens. Nasal swabs must be done for each test. Once the specimens are collected, they should be packaged back into the kits and placed in the kiosk.

Specimens are picked up daily from these locations and sent to an accredited lab for multiplex and PCR testing. In most cases, individuals will receive notification of their test results by email or text within 48 hours of specimen collection.

If you do not receive your results within 48 hours, call the helpline at (800) 402-0000.

Pre-registration for testing at the kiosks is not required, but available on the Test and Go site. There is no out-of-pocket cost for the tests provided through a DPH kiosk, but for those individuals with insurance, their insurance will be billed for the test.

Symptomatic students may schedule an appointment with their Health Services provider for evaluation and in-house rapid testing on the Statesboro and Armstrong campuses. Click here to schedule an appointment today!

At-Home COVID-19 Antigen Test Kits are now available in the Health Services Pharmacy on the Statesboro campus. These tests are a convenient and affordable option for students, faculty, and staff.

Yes! Several options are available for students, faculty, and staff seeking off-campus testing.

  • Your doctor’s office
  • Local urgent care centers
  • Local retail pharmacies
  • Local health department

COVID-19 Vaccination

Seasonal COVID-19 vaccinations are available while supplies last to all Georgia Southern students, faculty, and staff right here on campus! Vaccines are offered at the Armstrong Health Clinic (by appointment) and at the Georgia Southern Pharmacy (no appointment necessary).

Can’t make it to campus? Not a problem. Visit vaccines.gov to locate vaccination resources near you!