What to know about the emergence of new COVID-19 variants
The omicron variant has become more widespread in the U.S., leading to subvariants — descendents of the mutated virus.
The omicron variant has become more widespread in the U.S., leading to subvariants — descendents of the mutated virus.
COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy has declined significantly among Black Americans since vaccines became publicly available in late 2020, according to a Jan. 21 study by Ohio State researchers.
University President Kristina M. Johnson announced Thursday that Ohio State will be awarding $80,000 in cash gift cards to students, faculty and staff who received their COVID-19 booster shot.
As the spring semester progresses, Ohio State continues to encourage anyone eligible to receive a COVID-19 booster shot to do so.
Ohio State’s COVID-19 positivity rate has decreased almost three percent since Wednesday to reach 7.52 percent, according to the Safe and Healthy Buckeyes dashboard.
Following the first week of spring semester classes, the vaccination rate for students, faculty and staff increased by almost one percent to reach 93.2 percent.
COVID-19 cases are on the rise in the Columbus area due to the omicron variant, and Ohio State is monitoring the spread and will adjust safety measures for the spring semester if needed.
Ohio State does not plan to enforce testing requirements for individuals who are exempt from the university COVID-19 vaccine requirement.
The Ohio State Board of Trustees held their last meeting of the semester Thursday to discuss vaccination rates, campus safety and new degree programs.
The Ohio State community vaccination rate increased about 2 percent since Oct. 18 following Monday’s second-dose deadline.