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For Faculty and Staff of Emory University Tuesday, March 24, 2020

FOCUS ON CORONAVIRUS   IMPACT Emory helps build free online tool to assess COVID-19 risk Emory doctors have helped create a new online tool, Coronavirus Checker, allowing people everywhere to assess how likely it is that they have contracted the novel coronavirus. RESEARCH Emory’s DRIVE, Ridgeback partner to get potential coronavirus drug to clinical trials Ridgeback Biotherapeutics will license EIDD-2801, a potential drug against coronaviruses, from Emory's DRIVE and take it through clinical trials. SUPPORT EmoryTogether Fund established to help students with financial hardships Emory has established a $5 million EmoryTogether Fund to support undergraduate, graduate and professional students of various income levels and backgrounds who may incur financial hardships as a result of COVID-19. CLASSROOM Access remote teaching information and resources available for faculty A new page on Emory’s COVID-19 website provides instructors with support for adapting courses to a remote format. The information hub includes guidance on grading, remote teaching tools, administering exams, enhancing connectivity and links to additional resources. RESOURCES Stay connected and productive while working from home While some staff might work from home occasionally, most have not experienced working remotely for a large block of time. Visit the staff page on Emory’s COVID-19 website for tips on communication, work expectations, staying connected with colleagues and more.

TAKE NOTE   Emory library buildings are closed, but you can still access many online resources Don't miss the latest updates about transportation and parking services Join a free webinar March 25 about communicating more effectively with aging parents or relatives

MORE NEWS   MILESTONE Emory medical students celebrate a virtual Match Day The tearing open of envelopes was replaced by a special email that hit inboxes promptly at noon. On Friday, March 20, 138 Emory medical students received notice of where they will begin their careers as doctors. WELLNESS Stay active with the 2020 Move More Challenge Lace up your walking shoes and find ways to stay active, because Emory's annual Move More Challenge is underway, from March 23 through May 3. Visit Healthy Emory Connect to start or join a team.

EMORY EXPERTS ON COVID-19   Why soap, sanitizer and warm water work against COVID-19 and other viruses March 24 |  Bill Wuest |  CNN ‘Isolation is a big trigger’: Feelings of suicide are amplified amid a pandemic March 23 |  Nadine Kaslow |  USA Today Virus outbreak means (mis)information overload: How to cope March 22 |  Ruth Parker |  Associated Press With the coronavirus restrictions, can I travel by car? March 21 |  Rachel Patzer |  New York Times Doctors made a tool to help decide what to do if you have coronavirus-like symptoms March 20 |  Alexander P. Isakov and David Wright |  ABC News

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