Pricey OHIO community associates,
Although COVID-19 circumstance counts continue to be rather lower across Ohio, new cases have been trending up statewide in excess of the earlier two weeks. Final week we noticed a visible raise – much more than double the earlier week – in instances on Ohio University campuses, and we proceed to see elevated virus degrees in wastewater on the Athens campus
Some of the distribute at OHIO is immediately attributable to occasions and gatherings. I’d like to thank just about every of you who continues to complete an asymptomatic COVID-19 check as a precaution right before attending gatherings, and people of you who are remaining household when you do not really feel very well. These very simple acts assist our campuses keep healthier. If our business office or function organizers inform you to a probable exposure, be sure to get tested. Asymptomatic COVID-19 exams are quickly available on all OHIO campuses.
Bandana Task kicks off shortly: Would you like to get associated?
The Office environment of Health Promotion will kick off a new mental health recognition marketing campaign, The Bandana Project, exterior Baker Center from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Monday, April 25. Students, faculty, and workers are welcome to participate, which consists of creating a pledge indicating willingness to communicate about mental wellness and suicide overtly, and to aid individuals feel encouraged and supported in receiving assist. Members have and exhibit a lime eco-friendly bandana that demonstrates they are part of the Bandana Venture psychological health awareness motion, and that they can link others with psychological health and fitness methods.
In planning for a complete start in the fall, Ann Brandon, associate director of Prevention and Training, is putting jointly a volunteer management workforce of skilled and graduate personnel. The workforce will conduct preparing meetings this summertime, necessitating about an hour each individual week for meetings. Be sure to speak to Ann if you’d like to get associated. Acquiring campus partners invested in the program will support make the task a good results, and she could use your guidance. We know that building mental wellness assistance seen will be crucial as the University carries on to emerge from the pandemic.
Enjoy it safe and sound for a nutritious end of semester
With COVID-19 circulating along with the flu and the typical cold, I really encourage all of us to use the essential precautions that will promote a healthier and effective finals 7 days: washing palms, tests right before gatherings, staying household when symptomatic, and trying to keep a mask helpful to pop on when you obtain oneself in a crowded area with folks from outside the house your house. Finals and the stop of the semester are tricky ample without having sensation sick – let us head into summertime sensation very good!
Dr. Gillian Ice
Exclusive Assistant to the President for Public Health and fitness Functions
