In a  communications and marketing email that went out to GS students, faculty and staff there was an announcement made on COVID-19 vaccines regarding Georgia Southern specifically.

Georgia Southern University will be administering a limited number of doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine on March 16 on the Armstrong Campus in Savannah and on March 24 on the Statesboro campus, free of charge and via drive through appointment.

So who’s eligible? Well, populations within GS faculty, staff and students who GDPH lists as currently eligible for the COVID vaccine in Georgia.

This list includes

• Healthcare workers (physicians, nurses, laboratory technicians, EMS personnel, environmental services, etc.)

• Residents and staff of long-term care facilities

• Adults aged 65 and older and their caregivers

• Adults aged 55 and older

• Law enforcement, firefighters, first responders

• Educators and staff (Pre-K, K-12, DECAL licensed or exempt child care programs)

• Adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their caregivers. Click here and scroll to the bottom of the page for GDPH’s definitions in this category

• Individuals aged **16 years and older with disabilities other than those listed above.  Click here and scroll to the bottom of the page for GDPH’s definitions in this category

• Parents of children with complex medical conditions who are at high risk for COVID-19 complications. Click here and scroll to the bottom of the page for GDPH’s definitions in this category

• Individuals aged **16 years and older with certain medical conditions that increase their risk of severe illness from COVID-19.  Click here and scroll to the bottom of the page for GDPH’s definitions in this category

The email also specifically says,  “If you meet any of the criteria listed above AND you live or work in Georgia, you are eligible for a COVID-19 vaccination in Georgia and invited to make an appointment for an on-campus vaccine distribution. Please go immediately to the MyGS portal and click on “COVID-19 Vaccine Scheduling Form” under the heading of “COVID-19 Information and Resources.””