Feeling sick?

  • Stay home and wear a well-fitted mask if you will be around others. 
  • Do not go to class, work or other public spaces.
  • Let your instructor and/or supervisor know and follow your typical call off procedures.  
  • Do not test at Jesse Owens North or a regional asymptomatic location. 
Schedule Student Symptomatic Testing
Schedule Employee Symptomatic Testing

If you are a student..

  • Stay home and wear a well-fitted mask if you will be around others. 
  • Do not go to class, work or other public settings.
  • Let your instructor or supervisor know that you are not feeling well. 
  • If you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, schedule a test at Student Health Services using My BuckMD or through your primary care provider, depending on your insurance plan.
  • Do not test at Jesse Owens North or a regional asymptomatic location. 
  • Act as if you are positive until you receive a negative test. 

If you are an employee...

  • Stay home and wear a well-fitted mask if you will be around others. 
  • Do not go to work. Let your supervisor know or follow your typical call off procedures.  
  • If you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, schedule a test at a symptomatic testing location such as the Wexner Medical Center drive-through location in the CAS (Chemical Abstracts) parking garage, 2540 Olentangy River Road. Appointments can be scheduled through MyChart. 
  • Act as if you are positive until you receive a negative test.   

Symptoms of COVID-19

  • A fever of 100°F or higher
  • Respiratory symptoms, such as dry cough or shortness of breath
  • Vomiting or diarrhea
  • Muscle or body ache
  • Chills 
  • Loss of taste or smell

Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure. Keep in mind, many people with COVID-19 have mild symptoms and are able to recover at home.

Ohio State News

Read more about resources and guidance for individuals who feel sick in this Ohio State News story.