Be Safe Bobcats – Coronavirus Response
COVID-19 is no longer considered a national public health emergency, and Ohio University encourages the campus community to continue to follow recommended protocols from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(opens in a new window) (CDC), the Ohio Department of Health(opens in a new window), and the Athens City-County Health Department(opens in a new window).
OhioHealth Campus Care stands ready to provide students with a wide range of on-campus health services, including treatments for illnesses such as colds, flu and COVID-19 symptoms. The University has a very limited number of rapid antigen tests that will remain available for students, faculty and staff until the supply runs out. Additional information regarding COVID-19 testing and vaccinations and boosters is available online.
Members of the University community are no longer being asked to report a positive COVID-19 test to the University; however, those who test positive for the virus using an unproctored at-home test may self-report their case to the Athens City-County Health Department(opens in a new window).
Anyone who is diagnosed with COVID-19 is encouraged to isolate at home in accordance with the most recent CDC guidance(opens in a new window). A good summary of this guidance is also available on the Athens City-County Health Department website. OHIO has also developed a list of frequently asked questions with information specific to residential students.