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COVID-19 Updates
To help protect the OSU College of Veterinary Medicine community and those we serve and to help curb the spread of COVID-19, protocols are in place to ensure the health and safety of those in our college and teaching hospital.
Return to Work/School Guidelines
The CDC has shortened the recommended time for isolation for people diagnosed with COVID-19 and the recommended quarantine period for those exposed. Please review the table to determine your best course of action.
| Isolation/Quarantine Length | Masking | Testing | Other | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tested positive, asymptomatic or symptoms resolving within 5 days | Isolate 5 days (Days 1-5 from positive test) | 5 days (Days 6-10 from positive test) | N/A | Monitor symptoms 10 days from positive test. If you become symptomatic at any point, isolate for 10 days from positive test. |
| Exposed, vaccinated* | None | 10 days from date of exposure | Test on day 5 if possible | Monitor symptoms for 10 days from exposure. If you become symptomatic at any point, get tested. |
| Exposed, unvaccinated** | Quarantine for 5 days (Days 1-5 from exposure) | 5 days (Days 6-10) | Test on day 5 if possible | Monitor symptoms for 10 days from exposure. If you become symptomatic at any point, get tested. |
Definitions:
- *Vaccinated: vaccinated with initial series AND received booster
- **Unvaccinated: not vaccinated OR six months from initial series of Pfizer/Moderna (or two months from J&J) AND no booster
- Symptoms resolving: overall symptom improvement AND 24-hours fever free without using fever-reducing medication.
Reporting COVID-19 Case/Exposure to UHS
Please report positive cases and exposure to University Health Services.
Year 4 Clinical Students
Protocols are in place to ensure the health and safety of our students, clinicians, staff and clients. View the Clinical Year Student Policy for COVID-19 Management.
Mask Status
The table indicates whether masks are "expected" or "required" in each section of the College.
| Location | Mask Status |
|---|---|
| Veterinary Teaching Hospital | Masks encouraged |
| OK Animal Disease Diagnostic Lab | Masks encouraged |
| Panciera Education Center | Masks encouraged |
| McElroy Hall | Masks encouraged |
Resources
The following resources are available to learn more about the prevention, spread and testing of COVID–19.
- OSU COVID-19 information: Campus COVID Plan and Guidelines
- Frequently Asked Questions: OSU COVID-19 FAQ
- OSU Extension: Animals and COVID-19 (PDF)
- AVMA: Animal Health and Welfare
- ODAFF: Guidelines for Companion Animal Testing (PDF)
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: COVID-19 and Animals
We continue to monitor this changing pandemic. We will strive to make the best decisions using all available information provided to us by the university according to expectations and policies from state and federal public health leaders.