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Last week, we concluded another successful spring semester. As we continue to move toward a COVID-19 endemic, we appreciate your adaptability and flexibility.
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Our public health planning for the fall semester is underway, and as we continue to see across the globe, communities, organizations and industries are moving into the next phase of managing COVID-19.
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BGSU continues to see a high vaccination rate among our students, faculty and staff – far above the rates in our region and across the state of Ohio. Getting a COVID-19 vaccine remains an effective tool in combating the virus, and the University continues to encourage anyone who is able to get a COVID-19 vaccine and stay up to date with their boosters as it relates to their personal health needs. If you need assistance in getting a vaccine, you may visit our COVID-19 website to learn more. |
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BGSU continues to partner with our local health departments and the Ohio Department of Health to track COVID-19 trends and to monitor future COVID-19 vaccine developments. These efforts are paired with significant improvements in treatments and changes in the variants that have resulted in less hospitalizations and deaths across the nation. We concluded this spring semester with some of our lowest case numbers recorded since the onset of this global pandemic.
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Our guiding principle has been and remains a balanced approach to encourage personal responsibility, adjustments as needed to public health guidelines and to create an environment for a Bowling Green State University education to move forward for our students.
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With the high vaccination rate, access to fast and reliable testing, the improvements in treatments along with a better understanding of this virus, we continue to adjust our planning moving forward. As we look ahead to the fall, we recognize that we have never been in a better position to manage COVID-19.
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At this time, BGSU no longer requires face coverings or COVID-19 testing regardless of vaccination status. COVID-19 vaccines including booster shots are strongly recommended for our entire BGSU community, although not required. As always, we will continue to monitor COVID-19 to protect the health of our community.
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Thank you for all you continue do to keep our campuses safe and healthy.
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Be well,
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Ben Batey, MPH, RN
Chief Health and Wellness Officer
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