July 2020 Newsletter (1)

COVID -19 FAQs University North Georgia officials, in partnership with state agencies, continue to monitor closely the COVID-19 public health situation, and we are committed to keeping our community informed about the university's actions and the best way to stay healthy as events develop. What should I do if I have been exposed to someone who has tested positive for COVID-19? If you are not sick, you should monitor your health for fever, cough and shortness of breath during the 14 days after the last day you were in close contact with the sick person with COVID- 19. Please notify your supervisor and follow guidance from the Georgia Department of Public Health, whic h includes: Quarantine yourself at home except in case of emergency. Notify public health. Check your temperature twice a day and watch for symptoms. If possible, stay away from other people living in your home, especially those who are at high risk for getting very sick from COVID-19. Enroll in active monitoring.  Through active monitoring, you will report your temperature and any symptoms to the Georgia Department of Public Health each day, either by responding to a text message or calling 1-888- 357-0169, if you are unable to text.