WEBVTT Kind: captions Language: en 00:00:03.310 --> 00:00:07.560 Hi everyone, I hope you’re all having a good week, it’s certainly been an interesting 00:00:07.560 --> 00:00:08.560 one. 00:00:08.560 --> 00:00:11.740 Before I get into COVID news, a few words about the election. 00:00:11.740 --> 00:00:16.460 As we tape this show on Thursday morning, we still don’t know the results of the presidential 00:00:16.460 --> 00:00:18.560 election and some congressional races. 00:00:18.560 --> 00:00:22.880 It is difficult to wait, for sure, but we knew going into this that it might take a 00:00:22.880 --> 00:00:26.740 few days to count the mail-in ballots, which is what is happening now. 00:00:26.740 --> 00:00:31.740 I’m grateful for your patience, and I encourage you, once the results are known, to continue 00:00:31.740 --> 00:00:35.190 to treat each other with respect and kindness. 00:00:35.190 --> 00:00:36.590 As for Covid-related news: 00:00:36.590 --> 00:00:41.320 Two weeks ago, we announced that we are planning to offer every student, regardless of whether 00:00:41.320 --> 00:00:46.760 they are living on-Grounds or off, a COVID test before they leave the area for Thanksgiving. 00:00:46.760 --> 00:00:51.440 Many of you had questions about this, and you can find more details on the testing process 00:00:51.440 --> 00:00:56.400 in today’s “Return to Grounds” newsletter that went out earlier this morning . There 00:00:56.400 --> 00:00:59.290 is also more information about testing for faculty and staff. 00:00:59.290 --> 00:01:04.040 Last word on testing: I am delighted to report that we are increasing testing in the health 00:01:04.040 --> 00:01:07.350 system for faculty, staff, and patients. 00:01:07.350 --> 00:01:12.150 Health system team members can find more details in an email that went to the entire health 00:01:12.150 --> 00:01:28.390 system community yesterday. 00:01:28.390 --> 00:01:33.070 As we think about Thanksgiving, it’s also important to remember that we’re not there 00:01:33.070 --> 00:01:34.070 yet. 00:01:34.070 --> 00:01:38.210 Thanksgiving is still three weeks away, which is why it’s still important to keep wearing 00:01:38.210 --> 00:01:43.439 masks, keep social distancing, and keep gatherings to no more than 10 people. 00:01:43.439 --> 00:01:47.719 The good news is that, thanks to you, we are definitely on the right track. 00:01:47.719 --> 00:01:51.389 There are currently 41 active COVID cases in the UVA community. 00:01:51.389 --> 00:01:55.819 The number of new cases is the lowest it’s been since before students came back to Grounds 00:01:55.819 --> 00:01:57.060 on August. 00:01:57.060 --> 00:02:01.920 Our hospitalization numbers are also down, and we have plenty of quarantine and isolation 00:02:01.920 --> 00:02:02.920 space available. 00:02:02.920 --> 00:02:07.249 But we’ve also seen some things that make us a little anxious—especially over Halloween 00:02:07.249 --> 00:02:11.250 weekend, when not everyone was following health and safety guidelines. 00:02:11.250 --> 00:02:16.760 At the same time, the number of positive cases is on the rise nationally and within Virginia. 00:02:16.760 --> 00:02:20.780 All of which means, as always, that we have to remain vigilant. 00:02:20.780 --> 00:02:25.110 But we are quite close to the finish line now, with a bit over two weeks before the 00:02:25.110 --> 00:02:28.569 start of Thanksgiving break and the end of in-person classes. 00:02:28.569 --> 00:02:33.819 I want to thank all of you again—students, faculty, and staff, for getting us to this 00:02:33.819 --> 00:02:34.819 point. 00:02:34.819 --> 00:02:39.040 Back in August many people told us that what we were trying to do was impossible. 00:02:39.040 --> 00:02:43.660 Yet as is often the case, serious challenges can bring out the best in a community—and 00:02:43.660 --> 00:02:47.330 this challenge has brought out the best in so, so many of you. 00:02:47.330 --> 00:02:52.230 Let’s finish strong and make it to Thanksgiving knowing that we stayed focused to the end 00:02:52.230 --> 00:02:54.610 and that we more than earned our break. 00:02:54.610 --> 00:02:57.650 Thanks for watching, and now over to Zeno. 00:02:57.650 --> 00:03:00.200 What's up people, it’s Zeno and I’m back like I left something. 00:03:00.200 --> 00:03:04.260 Coming to you with the #Youva team to talk all things Covid and news on grounds. 00:03:04.260 --> 00:03:07.969 Thanksgiving and the holidays are approaching so the #YouVa team urges you to think ahead 00:03:07.969 --> 00:03:10.120 about how you are planning to celebrate this year. 00:03:10.120 --> 00:03:14.439 With Covid cases increasing across the country and flu season around the corner, it’s important 00:03:14.439 --> 00:03:16.510 to make sure everyone is safe. 00:03:16.510 --> 00:03:19.909 If you are planning to travel over the holidays keep these things in mind: 1. 00:03:19.909 --> 00:03:24.280 There may be restrictions like mandatory quarantines or stay-at-home orders at your destination. 00:03:24.280 --> 00:03:25.280 2. 00:03:25.280 --> 00:03:29.370 Track the virus, look up the amount of active cases in the places you plan to travel to. 00:03:29.370 --> 00:03:33.939 3.If you can, travel in a personal vehicle: try to complete that travel in one day, with 00:03:33.939 --> 00:03:35.250 as few stops as possible. 00:03:35.250 --> 00:03:38.549 If you're out of state like me, wear your mask and physically distance while using Public 00:03:38.549 --> 00:03:43.150 transit with hand sanitizer on deck, It’s important to keep that on you. 00:03:43.150 --> 00:03:46.579 Keep food and snacks on you too to limit unnecessary interactions. 00:03:46.579 --> 00:03:49.790 And while it may be tough to miss turkey day with the family, do not travel if you are 00:03:49.790 --> 00:03:54.069 sick or need to isolate or quarantine due to Covid infection or exposure. 00:03:54.069 --> 00:03:58.200 Dr. Meredith Hayden, the Associate Director of Student Health and Wellness here on Grounds 00:03:58.200 --> 00:04:03.340 has more information about how to keep yourself and your family safe this holiday season. 00:04:03.340 --> 00:04:04.760 Thanks, Zeno. 00:04:04.760 --> 00:04:10.239 I’m Dr. Meredith Hayden, Associate Executive Director of the Department of Student Health 00:04:10.239 --> 00:04:12.079 and Wellness. 00:04:12.079 --> 00:04:14.890 Thanks for this opportunity to talk with all of you. 00:04:14.890 --> 00:04:20.359 I wanted to take a few minutes to talk about planning for the end of the semester. 00:04:20.359 --> 00:04:25.610 Our Public health officials have warned that holiday travel, particularly by college students 00:04:25.610 --> 00:04:31.389 back to their home communities, could increase viral spread across the country. 00:04:31.389 --> 00:04:35.699 So now is the time to really double our efforts around COVID prevention. 00:04:35.699 --> 00:04:41.050 You’ve probably heard about “Covid fatigue” creeping in as months have passed during the 00:04:41.050 --> 00:04:42.440 pandemic. 00:04:42.440 --> 00:04:45.370 These weeks leading up to the holidays are a really critical time. 00:04:45.370 --> 00:04:50.500 By taking some simple precautions, right now, you can make a big difference. 00:04:50.500 --> 00:04:56.900 First: Practice enhanced physical distancing and watch for symptoms of COVID. 00:04:56.900 --> 00:05:02.560 Monitor your temperature every day and watch carefully for any new symptoms that suggest 00:05:02.560 --> 00:05:04.400 COVID infection. 00:05:04.400 --> 00:05:09.420 The Hoos Health Check is a great tool to help you stay on track. 00:05:09.420 --> 00:05:13.830 Enhanced physical distancing means decreasing in person social gatherings. 00:05:13.830 --> 00:05:20.300 The fewer in-person interactions you have, the less opportunity to become infected. 00:05:20.300 --> 00:05:25.430 Be extra careful during the last 2 weeks before you leave Charlottesville. 00:05:25.430 --> 00:05:31.139 When you do go out, practice all of the precautions that you’re now very familiar with- wear 00:05:31.139 --> 00:05:36.410 a mask, stay 6 feet apart from others, and wash your hands frequently. 00:05:36.410 --> 00:05:42.199 Second: Get tested for Covid: We know that many of you are anxious to be 00:05:42.199 --> 00:05:45.639 tested due to travel plans and other concerns. 00:05:45.639 --> 00:05:51.960 Please check your email and the Return to Grounds site for updates about testing options. 00:05:51.960 --> 00:05:57.340 Please remember, a negative COVID test result is not a golden ticket. 00:05:57.340 --> 00:06:02.330 While a negative test probably means you did not have COVID on the day of your test, it’s 00:06:02.330 --> 00:06:07.280 also possible that it was too early for the test to detect your infection. 00:06:07.280 --> 00:06:12.050 It’s also possible that you’ll become infected after your test. 00:06:12.050 --> 00:06:15.889 The test is just one snapshot in time. 00:06:15.889 --> 00:06:22.190 For these reasons, you should minimize contact with others for 14 days after leaving UVA 00:06:22.190 --> 00:06:29.530 so that you do not unknowingly transmit COVID to your family, friends, or community. 00:06:29.530 --> 00:06:35.980 And be especially mindful of grandparents or other loved ones who may be more at risk. 00:06:35.980 --> 00:06:37.850 Third: Get a flu shot. 00:06:37.850 --> 00:06:43.900 While we are all very focused, appropriately, on COVID prevention, we cannot overlook other 00:06:43.900 --> 00:06:48.610 infections that pop up this time of year, like the flu. 00:06:48.610 --> 00:06:54.470 Every year flu causes thousands of hospitalizations and deaths, not to mention days missed from 00:06:54.470 --> 00:06:56.770 work and school. 00:06:56.770 --> 00:06:59.680 The good news is that we have a vaccine! 00:06:59.680 --> 00:07:03.229 Please take the time before you leave grounds to get a flu shot. 00:07:03.229 --> 00:07:05.740 This will protect you and your family! 00:07:05.740 --> 00:07:08.539 There are lots of great options for flu shots. 00:07:08.539 --> 00:07:13.949 I got mine at work, my husband got his at the grocery store pharmacy, and my kids got 00:07:13.949 --> 00:07:16.129 theirs at the doctor’s office. 00:07:16.129 --> 00:07:19.490 Choose whichever option works best for you. 00:07:19.490 --> 00:07:23.710 Finally, limit travel to and from Charlottesville. 00:07:23.710 --> 00:07:28.729 Once you leave for Thanksgiving or winter break, the University asks that you not return 00:07:28.729 --> 00:07:34.190 to Charlottesville unless absolutely necessary before the start of the spring semester. 00:07:34.190 --> 00:07:40.419 We have managed to keep virus prevalence low in our community thanks to your participation 00:07:40.419 --> 00:07:42.780 in prevention efforts. 00:07:42.780 --> 00:07:48.050 With the virus spiking in many parts of the country, back-and-forth travel puts our community 00:07:48.050 --> 00:07:49.430 at risk. 00:07:49.430 --> 00:07:56.220 Faculty and staff have worked hard to make final exams, projects, and an enriching J-Term 00:07:56.220 --> 00:07:58.110 experience totally virtual. 00:07:58.110 --> 00:08:03.770 Let’s all continue to do our part to stay safe this holiday season. 00:08:03.770 --> 00:08:05.050 Back to you Zeno. 00:08:05.050 --> 00:08:06.500 Thanks, Dr. Hayden. 00:08:06.500 --> 00:08:09.939 We talk a lot about caring for the Charlottesville community but we need to show it. 00:08:09.939 --> 00:08:12.620 Do not come back until Feb 1st. if you can help it. 00:08:12.620 --> 00:08:16.370 For this episode's Good News segment, let’s look at how the Cavalier Marching Band has 00:08:16.370 --> 00:08:18.560 stayed connected through CoVid. 00:08:18.560 --> 00:08:22.970 Normally around this time of year, the cavalier marching band would be doing their rehearsals, 00:08:22.970 --> 00:08:25.110 preparing for football games. 00:08:25.110 --> 00:08:27.439 We'd be rushing to the buses. 00:08:27.439 --> 00:08:31.361 We all have these songs we sing them on the bus and scream out the windows and try to 00:08:31.361 --> 00:08:33.560 get the blood pumping before we go in for the game. 00:08:33.560 --> 00:08:37.870 Obviously, this year is different with the situation with Covid. 00:08:37.870 --> 00:08:41.580 Right now, a lot of people are playing in a practice room alone which is not what band's 00:08:41.580 --> 00:08:42.580 about. 00:08:42.580 --> 00:08:43.580 It's about being together. 00:08:43.580 --> 00:08:47.010 When we were asked to provide some music for the games, knowing that we wouldn't be there, 00:08:47.010 --> 00:08:50.250 we immediately thought this would be a way to get the band together. 00:08:50.250 --> 00:08:52.760 All right let's give it a shot all right here we go. 00:08:52.760 --> 00:08:54.680 Everybody records alone except the drum line. 00:08:54.680 --> 00:08:57.279 All the wind players have to play alone right now. 00:08:57.279 --> 00:09:03.470 We recorded the drum line standing in a 10-foot grid and we laid that down as sort of a master 00:09:03.470 --> 00:09:09.110 track and then Michael Idzior, the other band director and i are laying down the wind tracks 00:09:09.110 --> 00:09:12.620 for the instruments that we play and then we'll give that to the students and they'll 00:09:12.620 --> 00:09:18.310 play with us effectively and eventually we'll have a file with a hundred or so many tracks. 00:09:18.310 --> 00:09:20.760 Personally, I’ve loved this project! 00:09:20.760 --> 00:09:24.080 It's something fun to distract you from, you know, all the stresses. 00:09:24.080 --> 00:09:27.339 We'll at least have our presence at football games. 00:09:27.339 --> 00:09:30.940 Coming to university is obviously a really scary thing and you don't know that many people 00:09:30.940 --> 00:09:35.990 but as soon as you join the CMB you know you instantly have like over 300 friends so the 00:09:35.990 --> 00:09:38.740 CMB is really like a 300-person family. 00:09:38.740 --> 00:09:45.412 I know as soon as this situation is over when we can meet in person that there's going to 00:09:45.412 --> 00:09:49.860 be like this great reunion. 00:09:49.860 --> 00:09:53.240 As I record this on Wednesday, we’re still waiting to hear about the outcome of a divisive 00:09:53.240 --> 00:09:54.930 presidential election. 00:09:54.930 --> 00:09:58.760 This is my last show of 2020 but I’m hopeful for more dialogue and discussion when we all 00:09:58.760 --> 00:10:03.029 come back to Grounds next spring, more importantly I’d like to see some action to uplift marginalized 00:10:03.029 --> 00:10:07.260 communities here at UVA and others who we know are struggling around and among us. 00:10:07.260 --> 00:10:11.010 Since I expect we might all need to chill out a bit over these next few weeks. 00:10:11.010 --> 00:10:14.970 I’m leaving you in the very capable hands of amateur yogi, Nia Augustine. 00:10:14.970 --> 00:10:18.210 I'm still feeling some type of way that she said she’s the more mindful half: I mean 00:10:18.210 --> 00:10:23.139 I listen to Jhene Aiko from time to time and I own a yoga mat so what is she really trying 00:10:23.139 --> 00:10:24.139 to say.? 00:10:24.139 --> 00:10:28.639 Before I head out, remember that the Credit/No Credit deadline is 11:59 on November 6th. 00:10:28.639 --> 00:10:33.500 Hit the @YOUva team on Instagram or email us at youva@virginia.edu with questions, concerns, 00:10:33.500 --> 00:10:34.500 and good news. 00:10:34.500 --> 00:10:38.030 This has been Zeno and I'm out, like a light.