- Hello Jackets, I
want to thank all of you
for all you're doing,
to keep Georgia Tech open and productive.
I know it's not easy, but
we need everybody's help.
I want to thank everyone who has made
this testing site possible.
The folks who are running
the testing sites,
but also the folks who
are analyzing the samples
and making the whole system possible
the system that has been
created from scratch.
We're approaching about capacity
to do 2,000 samples every day.
And it is essential that
everybody get tested every week.
I know some of you may be concerned about
the rising numbers in
the last couple of days
and of course it's not
great to see those numbers.
The key of the results of these tests
is that they allow us
to make smart choices
about, what spaces we
need to pay attention to.
What spaces we may need to isolate.
Testing is really the
radar that allows us,
to understand the spread of the infection
and make smart decisions
and as I said, help keep this
place open and productive
and help us deliver on our mission.
It is essential, that we all
try to get tested every week
for the system to work.
And in some areas of
particularly high risk,
like Greek housing or some dorms,
we need to get to 100%.
Everywhere else I think statistically
what I hear from my faculty colleagues
is if you were at 80 or 90%,
I think we can have a good
idea of what's happening.
Greek housing or dorms
we need to reach a 100%.
So that's the most
important thing you can do.
Of course testing in itself,
doesn't take care of
things we have to prevent.
So I need to remind everybody,
to take precautions, to wear your mask,
to avoid crowded spaces
especially indoors.
Parties, with a lot of people
that's how this virus spreads.
And really, this is absolutely essential
and if you see someone who's
putting others at risk,
please report it.
We have to all be very,
very serious about this.
Listen I know Georgia
Tech, even in normal times
is very demanding it's not easy
and I know it's already can
be a stressful experience
without everything else that
is added because of COVID.
Take care of yourselves, do
what you can to stay healthy.
And if you need help, ask
for help, we're here to help.
This is really a community health risk,
that requires a community response.
We're committed to doing everything we can
to try to keep Georgia Tech open,
but we need everybody's help
and for that I thank you.
