COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus) Updates

Albany Technical College Message from Ken Singleton, Emergency Operations Coordinator. COVID-19 -Measures urged to prevent the spreading of this virus: Colleagues, as previously expressed, when public health information pertaining to the Coronavirus develops, we will continue to keep you informed of the latest and updated correspondence. Also, please be mindful that it is of the utmost importance that we follow all universal precautions and measures that have been recommended to prevent...

  Dr. Anthony Parker letter to students, faculty and staff about health and safety. Dear Albany Technical College Community Member,  There is no higher priority than the safety and health of our students, faculty, and staff. As you know, the number of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases is rising in Georgia and I want to provide you with an update and steps we are taking to reduce risk of infection. Currently, there have not been any cases of coronavirus exposure to anyone on our campuses....

  Lisa Stephens, Dean of Business/Healthcare Technology notified all ATC healthcare staff that Effective immediately, we will reschedule clinical rotations for our healthcare students rotating through Phoebe Putney Health Systems until further notice. Plans will be made to facilitate the training of students in light of the situation and students will be alerted once these procedures are in place.  Please contact me if you have any questions. There will likely be no impact on...

Phoebe Identifies Presumptive Coronavirus Case Albany, Ga. – Today, Phoebe was notified that a patient currently being treated in its main hospital is now listed as presumptively positive for COVID-19. “We anticipated we would eventually treat COVID-19 positive patients. Our Coronavirus Task Force has been meeting daily and preparing for this eventuality,” said Scott Steiner, Phoebe Putney Health System Chief Executive Officer. “The safety of our patients, staff and physicians is our...

Albany Technical College Early Childhood Care and Education has an active childcare facility on location where kids are dropped off and picked up daily Monday through Friday. Isolation rooms are being set in place to separate children that may display symptoms until the child can be picked up by parents. This is an attempt to reduce the possible spread of the virus.

Information about Federal Student Aid. Posted Date  March 05, 2020 Author   Office of Postsecondary Education Subject:   Guidance for interruptions of study related to Coronavirus (COVID-19) This electronic announcement addresses concerns expressed by higher education leaders regarding how they should comply with Title IV, Higher Education Act (HEA) policies for students whose activities are impacted by Coronavirus (COVID-19), either directly because the student is ill or...

Link to CDC Coronavirus webpage: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html

Albany Area Chamber of Commerce sent out a nice summary of information on what businesses should be doing, complete with links to useful information.  Prepare Your Business We are monitoring the COVID-19 coronavirus and its potential impact on our region. There are confirmed cases of Coronavirus in the Atlanta Area of Georgia (Office of Gov. Brian Kemp). While there are no confirmed cases of the coronavirus in Southwest Georgia, now is the time to prepare, not panic. We encourage...

NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CONTACT: Feb. 26, 2020 Nancy Nydam (404) 657-2462 DPH Preparations for Potential Spread of COVID-19 ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is working closely with the CDC, and state partners to prepare for a potential outbreak of COVID-19 in the U.S., including Georgia. The goal is to quickly identify cases of COVID-19 and take the appropriate public health action to reduce its spread and protect the general public. It is important to...

Latest update on Albany Technical College's plans for the Coronavirus Facilities encouraged to do extra to wipe down entrances and common places to maintain clean work areas. Replaced all gel sanitizer dispensers in all areas of the college. Clorox wipes distributed to all offices by facilities encouraging employees to do their part to keep the virus minimized.

Latest update on Albany Technical College's plans for the Coronavirus Created a Flyer to place in all the buildings for faculty staff students and visitors. Planning to place flyer converted to video form info on inhouse monitors around the college. Avian Flu Pandemic Plan Updated and located on the Campus Security page and can be accessed in pdf form.

Latest update on Albany Technical College's plans for the Coronavirus The President of ATC also brought together the Executive VP of Academic Affairs, Emergency Operations Coordinator, Dean of Business/Healthcare Technology and Director of Public Relations for a discussion and planning meeting.  Alerted Faculty and Staff via email about best practices and will continue to update Reviewing and in the process of updating our pandemic plan (based on TCSGs plan)