{"650203":{"#nid":"650203","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Get Tested. Get Vaccinated. Get Rewarded.","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech continues to take a multipronged approach to preventing and mitigating the risk of coronavirus as more students, faculty, and staff return to campus this fall. Without question, the vaccine offers the best defense against the pandemic, and, if you have not done so, we urge you to consult with a medical professional and \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/health.gatech.edu\/coronavirus\/vaccine\u0022\u003Econsider getting vaccinated now\u003C\/a\u003E. Doing so at Tech is easy and free.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAdditionally, all students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to participate each week in our free asymptomatic surveillance testing program, even if you have been fully vaccinated. We especially urge those who have not yet been vaccinated to get tested weekly. 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