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Savannah- and Atlanta-area students may also search available testing sites through the Georgia Department of Public Health .
SCAD students and employees may pick up an at-home COVID-19 test at the SCAD Department of University Safety offices at SCAD Atlanta and SCAD Savannah 24 hours a day. If you are experiencing symptoms, be sure to wear a mask inside SCAD buildings and in the presence of others.
Students who test positive for COVID-19 must notify the SCAD contact tracing team in Savannah at [email protected] or in Atlanta at [email protected] . SCAD employees should contact [email protected] .
Students who fall into categories defined by the CDC for isolation will receive additional guidance from SCAD contact tracers.
Alternative attendance will only be approved for students who submit positive COVID-19 test results to the email addresses listed above.
Hand washing
Regular hand washing is one of the most effective ways to remove germs, avoid getting sick, and prevent the spread of germs to others. Read the science behind these CDC recommendations .
Complete the following steps each time you wash your hands:
Wet your hands with clean, running water (warm or cold), and apply soap.
Lather your hands by rubbing them together with the soap. Lather the backs of your hands, between your fingers, and under your nails.
Scrub your hands for at least 20 seconds. Need a timer? Hum the "Happy Birthday" song from beginning to end twice.
Rinse your hands well under clean, running water.
Dry your hands using a clean towel.
Social distancing
Fully vaccinated individuals are no longer required to adhere to social distancing on SCAD property, either indoors or outdoors, in line with updated CDC guidelines.
Face masks and coverings
In accordance with the latest CDC guidance, face coverings are optional for all individuals while inside SCAD buildings, on SCAD transportation, and in the presence of others.
Disposable face coverings may only be worn for one day and then must be placed in the trash. Students may also wear a cloth face covering, which may only be worn for one day and then properly laundered before use again.
Understand proper use, removal, and washing of face coverings .
Class collaboration
Group meetings and projects may be held in whole or partly using the extensive range of available remote collaboration tools (e.g. Zoom, Blackboard Collaborate, or phone).
Travel
Students traveling or arriving via international flights should follow the latest CDC guidance .
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