The university has developed a data dashboard that will be updated weekly to inform the public about test results and other information about the university’s COVID-19 status. The student data includes both surveillance testing to continuously gauge the prevalence of COVID-19 in asymptomatic students and testing among students who sought tests because of symptoms or another reason. The data is being shared in a way that protects individuals’ medical and educational privacy — and will help inform university decision making related to on-campus operations, health and safety measures and more throughout the autumn semester. The dashboard includes data on:
- Ohio State test results
- The number of students currently in on-campus isolation or quarantine housing
- The availability of personal protective equipment on campus
- The status of enhanced cleaning measures on campus
- Ohio’s statewide case count, for reference
- The rate of transmission in the state
- Statewide hospital capacity