Stories tagged with: Coronavirus

OHIO mathematics professor Winfried Just creates critical discussions around COVID in new book

March 17, 2021 OHIO professor Winfried Just’s new book "COVID-19 Unmasked: The News, the science and common sense" tackles the persistent and sometimes controversial questions people have been asking in a new way.

Weekly public health update: March 16, 2021

March 16, 2021 This week Ohio University is recognizing one year of the COVID-19 pandemic by highlighting how our University community has met the challenge.

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A joint message from Athens Mayor Steve Patterson and Ohio University President M. Duane Nellis

March 15, 2021 This message serves as a reminder to the Ohio University community that are required to follow the provisions outlined in the Presidential Health Directives and public health directives.

OHIO reflects on one year post-COVID

March 15, 2021 In a new video message to the OHIO community, Ohio University President M. Duane Nellis and Athens, Ohio, Mayor Steve Patterson recognize how we have adapted to a new way of life over the last year. 

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Voluntary vaccine registry can aid in decision making

March 10, 2021 To gain an understanding of what proportion of the community is fully vaccinated against COVID-19, COVID Operations is offering a confidential voluntary vaccine registry for OHIO community members.

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Keeping Bobcats informed, March 10, 2021

March 10, 2021 Information inside about being a better bystander, Virtual Student Expo, mental health support, and more.

Weekly public health update: March 9, 2021

March 9, 2021 Today is the anniversary of the first recorded case of COVID-19 in Ohio. Tomorrow is the anniversary of the day OHIO announced a shift to virtual classes for the remainder of the semester.

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OHIO's Community Health Programs chosen to distribute COVID vaccines via mobile clinics

March 8, 2021 The Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine’s Community Health Programs will distribute COVID-19 vaccines in southeast Ohio via its mobile clinics.

Keeping Bobcats informed, March 3, 2021

March 3, 2021 Details about Women's History Month, midterm tips, well-being and more.

OHIO’s COVID Response: How are we doing? What will happen going forward?

March 2, 2021 Gillian Ice, special assistant to the president for public health operations, talks about the effectiveness of OHIO’s COVID-19 response to date and what is in store for summer and fall. 

Preparing for more in-person activities

March 2, 2021 I’m encouraged to say that case rates are trending downward in all counties with OHIO campuses over the past 21 days.

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OHIO to welcome all students, increase in-person activities for Summer and Fall 2021

March 1, 2021 I write today with good news about our University operations for the summer and fall semesters as we plan toward increased in-person offerings in and out of the classroom.

Satisfactory/No Credit (S/NC) option for spring undergraduate courses

February 25, 2021 The undergraduate alternative grading option has been extended for spring semester 2021 with a more robust course exemption process.

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Keeping Bobcats informed, February 24, 2021

February 24, 2021 Information for students about food benefits, suicide prevention and OHIO TikTok.

A deeper dive into wastewater testing

February 24, 2021 The University’s COVID-19 wastewater surveillance program has resulted in not only targeted asymptomatic testing of students on the Athens campus, but also some questions.