State of Ohio/CDC Guidance and Resources​​​

UF is maintaining regular communication with the Hancock County Public Health Department and is following its guidance along with the guidance being provided to colleges and universities by the Ohio Department of Health, the NCAA, the U.S. Dept. of Education, and the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities.

For information and guidance regarding COVID-19, please visit the following websites:​

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
  

• CDC Travel Warning
  

• Frequently Asked Questions from CDC

• Ohio Department of Health
  

• Hancock County Public Health Department

• OSHA Information for Workers and Employers

​The University strongly encourages individuals to be fully vaccinated and get the booster.​ In addition, the following prevention strategies are also encouraged:

• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.

• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.

• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.

• Stay home when you are sick.

• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.

• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces. ​​

Talk to your physician or someone at the Cosiano Health Center if you feel ill, and especially if you have a fever. Avoid contact with other people if sick.

Should you have questions, please don't hesitate to contact the Cosiano Health Center at 419-434-4550, the Hancock County Public Health Department at 419-424-7105, or Ohio Department of Health's coronavirus hotline at 1-833-427-5634.​