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

• Campus testing results
• Test Iowa
• Thielen Student Health Center
  • Positive COVID-19 reporting form
  • Pre-test questionnaire
• Vaccinations

Cyclones Care

• Signage and messaging

Face coverings

• Expectations and accountability
• Policy, updated Aug. 5
• Scenario responses, proactive planning

Health and wellness

• Caring for self and others when sick
• Personal health (testing, contact tracing, etc.)
• Symptom checker
• Vaccinations

Policies and guidance

• Community expectations and accountability (face coverings)
• Cleaning procedures for employees
• Events, gatherings and groups
  • Gathering in person on campus
  • Recommendations for gatherings and events
  • Student social gatherings policy
• Face covering policy
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
• Research safety procedures