Updates and resources
This site was established to provide campus updates and information related to COVID-19, a disease caused by the new coronavirus. Confirmed cases are tracked by the Iowa Department of Public Health. The university's emergency operations team is considering the best interests of our students, faculty and staff. Please show care and support each other, and continue to reject stigmas.
Updates
March 8, 2021
Total positive test results (on-campus testing and self-reports): 36. The weekly positivity rate is 2.97%. The cumulative positivity rate for on-campus testing (since Jan. 1) is 3.3%. Please continue to follow Cyclones Care behaviors and keep this rate low.
March 1, 2021
President Wintersteen sent a campus message outlining plans for in-person spring commencement celebrations.
Feb. 9, 2021
COVID-19 positive test results for Feb. 1-7: 39 (on-campus testing and self-reports), 3.13% positivity percentage. Results for spring return to campus testing are available in the weekly snapshot. Find more data on the COVID-19 Public Health Data website (weekly and daily updates).
Face coverings required
Face coverings are required on campus, in the city of Ames, and in Story County.
- Policies: Iowa State | Ames | Story County
- Iowa State community expectations (guidance for noncompliance)
- CDC guidance on masking (proper fit and layering)
Archive (as of Feb. 29, 2020)
Topical index
For employees
- Academics and instruction
- Cleaning procedures | Cleaning products
- Community expectations and accountability
- Department information (ordering supplies)
- Diversity, equity and inclusion
- Events, gatherings, groups
- FAQs
- Instructors: COVID in the classroom
- Personal health (testing, contact tracing, etc.)
- Remote work resources
- Research safety procedures
- Response team
- University human resources
- Vaccinations
- Well-being
For students
- Academics and learning
- Accessibility and accommodations
- CARES Act report, FAQ
- Community expectations and accountability
- Diversity, equity and inclusion
- Events, gatherings, groups
- FAQs
- Off-campus parties
- Personal health (testing, contact tracing, etc.)
- Returning to campus, tips for
- Student life
- Students with increased risk
- Student Wellness
- Vaccinations
COVID-19 testing, vaccine
Cyclones Care
Face coverings
Health and wellness
- Caring for self and others when sick
- Personal health (testing, contact tracing, etc.)
- Symptom checker
- Vaccinations