Prague
December 21, 2023 – Ohio State is aware of the shooting that occurred at Charles University in downtown Prague. Ohio State does not have any known students in the Czech Republic.
Israel
October 10, 2023 – Ohio State continues to monitor the war in Israel. Ohio State does not have any known students, faculty or staff in country.
Gas explosion in central Paris
June 21, 2023 – Ohio State is aware of the gas explosion that occurred in central Paris today. There are currently 27 known Ohio State students in Paris who have all checked in as safe.
Incident in Seoul, South Korea
October 31, 2022 – Ohio State is aware of the tragic incident that occurred on October 29 in Seoul’s Itaewon district. There are currently 14 known Ohio State students in the region who have all checked in as safe. Ohio State has distributed a message to the students, which included resources should they need emotional support.
Temporary closure of Wilce Student Health Center travel consultations
October 14, 2022 – The Wilce Student Health Center has temporarily paused scheduling appointments for travel consultations.
The Travel and Immunization Center at Rardin Family Medicine for faculty and staff remains temporarily closed for medical travel consultations and vaccinations. Individuals planning to travel abroad are highly encouraged to consult their primary care physician and/or use private travel clinic providers. It is important to note that the services of private travel clinic providers are not covered under the Ohio State Health Plan.
Updates on the temporary closure and recommendations on local resources can be viewed here.
Wilce Student Health Center resumes travel consultations
May 9, 2022 – The Wilce Student Health Center has resumed scheduling appointments for travel consultations and recommended travel vaccinations. Students may schedule an appointment online via My BuckMD or by calling +1 614-292-4321. There is a $60 fee for this service.
The Travel and Immunization Center at Rardin Family Medicine for faculty and staff remains temporarily closed for medical travel consultations and vaccinations. Individuals planning to travel abroad are highly encouraged to consult their primary care physician and/or use private travel clinic providers. It is important to note that the services of private travel clinic providers are not covered under the Ohio State Health Plan.
Updates on the temporary closure and recommendations on local resources can be viewed here
Russian Invasion of Ukraine
February 24, 2022 - Ohio State is monitoring the news of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. There are no known Ohio State travelers in Russia or Ukraine at this time. Ohio State will continue to monitor this event and provide updates here.
Temporary closure of campus resources for pre-travel international medical consultations
January 6, 2022 - As of the start of the spring 2022 semester, on-campus facilities for providing travel medical consultations and vaccinations are temporarily closed. This includes the resources at:
- Wilce Student Health Care (students)
- Rardin Family Practice (faculty/staff)
There is no established date for resumption of these services.
Individuals planning to travel abroad are highly encouraged to consult their primary care physician and/or use private travel clinic providers.
It is important to note that the services of private travel clinic providers are not covered under the Ohio State Health Plan.
Updates on the temporary closures and recommendations on local resources can be viewed here.
Changes to COVID-19 testing requirements for travel to the United States
December 2, 2021 - Beginning December 6, 2021, the CDC will require all individuals traveling or returning to the United States to provide a negative COVID-19 test taken no more than 1 day prior to travel to the United States. This requirement applies to both citizens and non-citizens of the United States. This requirement applies to all travelers regardless of their vaccination status. The CDC has a chart to outline the various requirements depending on the travelers status. Travelers should consult the COVID-19 information page of their respective U.S. Embassy for information on obtaining tests in their locations.
Travelers unable to provide an appropriate test result will be unable to board their return flight. Travelers testing negative, will be required to self-isolate in their location for a period of 10-14 days. The GeoBlue supplemental insurance for students does include medical coverage for COVID-19. However this does not include the cost of testing for immigration, quarantine accommodations or flight changes due to an individual’s inability to travel due to COVID-19 exposure or a positive test.
Response to identification of COVID-19 Omicron (B.1.1.529) variant
November 29, 2021 - Ohio State is monitoring resources including the World Health Organization (WHO) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) regarding the identification of the Omicron (B.1.1.529) variant. International risk management continues to evaluate individual and program travel through a data driven process derived from U.S. government, host nation government, and professional insurance resources. At this point, there are no additional suspensions of travel for the spring 2022 semester previously approved through the university’s viability process.
Suspension of Entry as Immigrants and Nonimmigrants to the United States for travelers from select African nations
November 26, 2021 - The White House issued a federal proclamation in response to the identification of the Omicron (B.1.1.529) variant in South Africa. Beginning November 29, 2021, the proclamation suspends entry into the United States of noncitizens who were physically present during the 14-day period preceding their entry or attempted entry into the United States from the following nations:
- Botswana
- Eswatini
- Lesotho
- Malawi
- Mozambique
- Namibia
- South Africa
- Zimbabwe
At the time of the proclamation, Ohio State had no known travelers in these countries. In addition, Ohio State has no student programming in these countries scheduled for the coming winter break or spring 2022 semester. The proclamation does not impact U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents traveling to and from these countries. Several categories of exemptions are included, but to date it does not include an exemption for international students. The Office of International Affairs will work with students and scholars from the impacted nations to understand the implications of travel and return to the United States.