Updated October 21, 2020

Dear Rollins Community,

I wanted to take a moment to thank everyone for the steps you have taken toward preventing COVID-19 exposure and spread on our campus over the last several months. This pandemic is not over. Case numbers have risen in Fulton, Gwinnett, and DeKalb counties. Your continued vigilance will be key as we work to protect members of our community. 

As a reminder, please continue to practice the following COVID-19 prevention tactics: 

• Wear a face covering while on Emory campus and in our buildings
• Maintain physical distancing of at least six feet between yourself and others (i.e., do not move classroom furniture) 
• Stay home if you have a fever or are not feeling well 
• Disinfect surfaces before and after leaving classrooms and office spaces 
• Utilize Emory University’s COVID-19 testing services. Regular testing is critical in accurately monitoring the spread of this disease. If you experience COVID-19 symptoms, have come in contact with a person who has tested positive for COVID-19, or would like to know your status, please schedule an appointment to get tested using the information below. 

Emory COVID-19 Testing for Asymptomatic Individuals 

Student appointment link: https://www.emory.edu/forward/studentcovidtestschedule

Faculty/staff appointment link:  https://www.emory.edu/forward/employeecovidtestschedule

Emory COVID-19 Testing for Symptomatic Individuals  

Students, please contact the Student Health COVID-19 screening line at 404-727-7551 and press 0. Faculty and staff can call the Emory COVID-19 hotline at 404-712-6843.

Additionally, please continue to practice vigilance in your social encounters off campus by following recommended prevention tactics, including: maintaining physical distancing, practicing regular handwashing, and wearing facial coverings. The CDC offers several suggestions related to social activities here. We all play a vital role in preventing the spread of this disease. Thank you all for your help. 

Protect Yourself from the Flu 

Along those same lines, we are now in the midst of flu season. If you have not already done so, I encourage all of you to get a flu shot and to take preventive measures to keep yourselves healthy. Below are resources separated according to group for your review.  

Faculty and Staff

Faculty and staff can receive their free flu vaccines at an in-network retail pharmacy, such as CVS, Walgreens, Publix, or Kroger. You will need to present your CVS/Caremark prescription drug card when you arrive. You may also choose to get a flu shot at your doctor’s office (double-check to make sure your provider is a Tier 1 or Tier 2 in-network doctor in order to receive a vaccine free of charge). More details are available here: https://www.hr.emory.edu/eu/wellness/general-health/flu-vaccinations/index.html

Students 

Student Health, in partnership with the Rollins Student Outbreak and Response Team (SORT), will be offering FREE flu immunizations to all students at Rollins on Thursday, October 29 at the Second Annual Rollins Flu Vaccine Clinic. These immunizations are free for all students and do not require proof of insurance. This clinic will take place on the Rollins School of Public Health Courtyard from 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. To ensure student and staff safety and appropriate physical distancing, all students will be required to sign up for an appointment in advance using the following link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4EA5A929A3FBC43-wednesday1

If you’re unable to attend the October 29 clinic or are based outside of Atlanta, below are a few additional options for students: 

Make an appointment with student health by visiting the Emory University Student Health Services Website: http://studenthealth.emory.edu/services/appointment.html

Go to CVS, Walgreens, or your local pharmacy to receive your flu vaccine. Emory student health insurance will cover flu vaccinations received at an in-network pharmacy. You can go to https://www.aetnastudenthealth.com/  to check if your local pharmacy is in-network. 

Thanks to all of you for your continued commitment toward the health and safety of our school. Please take care and stay well. 

 

Sincerely,

James W. Curran, MD, MPH

James W. Curran Dean of Public Health

 

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Resources

RSPH COVID-19 Response Guidance 

World Health Organization

US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Resources for Institutes of Higher Education

Georgia Department of Public Health

Coronavirus Updates for the Emory Community

Emory’s Office of Critical Event Preparedness and Response

Emory International Student and Scholar Services

COVID-19 Cases Help Guidance

RSPH COVID-19 Communications Archive