BOWLING GREEN, Ohio — An Ohio University is taking additional precautions ahead of Spring Break.
On Saturday, Bowling Green State University announced that it would be suspending all spring break travel outside the U.S. amid coronavirus concerns.
"Containing the spread of a contagious disease presents challenges and will require BGSU to take proactive measures to protect the health and safety of all members, and particularly the most vulnerable members, of our community while working to maintain University operations and responsibilities," the university said in a press release.
The university is prohibiting all university supported travel to countries under a Level 3 travel restriction and all student group trips to Level 2 and 3 countries. Those countries include China, South Korea, Iran, Italy and Japan.
Governor Mike Dewine and state health officials confirmed, Saturday, that there are still no confirmed cases of coronavirus in the state of Ohio. In Sunday's update, officials indicated that four people are now awaiting test results and there have been ten negative tests. Additionally, 255 people are under public health supervision.
"I encourage all members of our community to weigh the potential risks of their spring break and other near-term, personal travel plans," BGSU suggests.
An executive team, to be led by Dr. Sue Houston, will lead the university's COVID-19 response and preparedness efforts.
Students and Education Abroad program directors with questions or concerns should contact International Programs and Partnerships at edabroad@bgsu.edu or 419-372-2247.
Continued Coverage:
RELATED: Local seminarians return to Cleveland from Italy trip, self-quarantined due to coronavirus concerns
RELATED: Kent State cancels school-sponsored spring break trips to Italy, Vietnam amid coronavirus outbreak
RELATED: Walsh University recalling all students studying abroad in Italy due to coronavirus concerns
