Ohio University Suspends Face-to-Face Classes on All Campuses, Including Eastern
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Duane Nellis, president of Ohio University, on Tuesday announced all in-person classes at all campus locations will be suspended due to the positive coronavirus cases identified in the state.
“No cases of coronavirus have been reported at any Ohio University campus or location, and we continue to believe the risk of transmission on our campuses is low at this time. However, as this outbreak is becoming more widespread in the United States - including three cases in the State of Ohio, which has declared a state of emergency - Ohio University is taking every precaution to ensure the health and safety of our communities and the public at large. To that end, Ohio University is following the guidance of state and local Departments of Public Health and the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
“In an effort to prevent illness while continuing the important work of the University, we are taking several precautionary measures that will allow us to continue to meet our academic mission and provide for the education of our students while protecting our community to the best of our ability. We understand the disruptive nature of these measures but believe it is essential to safeguard the health and safety of our students, faculty and staff while continuing to fulfill our educational mission.
“We have suspended in-person instruction on all campuses and locations and are moving to a virtual instruction environment, effective immediately and through at least Monday, March 30, 2020. We will reevaluate these measures on an ongoing basis and share updates or modifications as more information becomes available. Further communications are forthcoming regarding individual classes and support strategies.
“All students who traveled home over spring break are encouraged to stay at home, and those who were traveling over spring break are also asked not to return to campus during this timeframe. Students who live in residence halls on-campus are not to return to campus after spring break unless they request and receive prior authorization by contacting housing@ohio.edu or 740-593-4090.