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For Faculty and Staff of Emory University Thursday, March 26, 2020

COMMITMENT All hands on deck: Staff exhibit ‘can-do’ spirit and enduring sense of community While the usually bustling Emory campus is now quiet, thousands of staff members are working tirelessly behind the scenes to help the university continue its academic and health care missions during the COVID-19 pandemic. CONTRIBUTIONS Emory Healthcare launches drive-through donation site for critical COVID-19 supplies As COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Georgia, Emory Healthcare has launched a drive-through donation site as part of a larger effort to address the shortage of personal protective equipment and supplies that are critical for front-line health care workers tackling the virus. RESEARCH Reusable respirators a potential alternative for protecting health care workers from COVID-19 The shortage of disposable N95 respirator masks is a serious concern for front line-health care workers. A study by Emory physician Colleen Kraft finds that a reusable alternative to the N95 mask is just as effective. ACHIEVEMENT Emory's Class of 2024: Extraordinary students in extraordinary times As they finish their senior year sheltering at home, 5,925 high school students learned March 25 that they are the final students admitted to Emory's Class of 2024. Leaders inside and outside the classroom, they are among the most academically talented students in the world.

MENTAL HEALTH AND COVID-19   Emory psychologist Nadine Kaslow answered questions about staying mentally healthy amid coronavirus and COVID-19 during a March 26 Facebook Live event. Watch it and share to help encourage others.

TAKE NOTE   Emory core facilities shift down as part of emergency preparedness plan You can still join the fun of the Move More Challenge Emory Johns Creek Hospital receives Magnet recognition for nursing excellence Zimmerman named Georgia men's basketball coach of the year by Atlanta Tipoff Club Register for the 'Survival Skills for Parents' webinar on March 31

EMORY EXPERTS ON COVID-19   Scientists, under pressure, try to balance speed and safety on coronavirus vaccine research March 26 |  Walter Orenstein |  NBC News Social-distancing visitors flood national parks, creating new coronavirus concern March 25 |  Matthew Freeman |  The Hill Trump wants to reopen America 'by Easter.' But that's (mostly) up to the states, not the president March 25 |  Polly Price |  TIME Coronavirus could threaten endangered great apes, scientists warn March 25 |  Thomas Gillespie |  Washington Post Social distancing means standing 6 feet apart. Here's what that actually looks like March 24 |  Allison Chamberlain |  CNN

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