Bruce A. McPheron, Executive Vice President and Provost; Gladys M. Gibbs, Director, Student Life Student Health Services; Andrew Thomas, Chief Clinical Officer, Senior Associate Vice President for Health Sciences | January 30, 2020
Dear Students, Faculty and Staff:
We write to provide an update related to the 2019 Novel Coronavirus , including new travel restrictions and reporting requirements.
While the spread of the virus within the United States is still considered to be low risk, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U.S. Department of State (DOS) have recently issued new travel guidance regarding China. Out of an abundance of caution, Ohio State is sharing new restrictions on travel in alignment with this guidance and reporting requirements to proactively protect the health and well-being of our community....
Gladys M. Gibbs, Director, Student Life Student Health Services; Andrew Thomas, Chief Clinical Officer Senior Associate Vice President for Health Sciences | January 24, 2020
Dear Students, Faculty and Staff:
As you may know, there is currently an international viral outbreak of 2019 Novel Coronavirus .
We write to let you know that there are currently no known cases in Ohio. The first case in the United States was diagnosed this week in Washington state in a returning traveler from Wuhan, China. While the university will continue to monitor guidance from local, state and federal public health officials, there is no need at this time to change any routine activities or behaviors.
In general, practicing routine hygiene etiquette is the best...