Ohio State has paused all football-related activities and closed its athletics administration for a week after an increase in positive tests for the coronavirus, the university said in a statement Tuesday.
The Buckeyes said the decision to suspend football activities and close the offices of Woody Hayes Athletic Center was made jointly by athletics director Gene Smith and chief team physician Dr. Jim Borchers’ expresses an abundance of caution and concern for health, safety and wellness. of the student athletes, coaches and football and facility staff as the highest priority. “
The decision was made after a round of PCR tests on Monday.
“Our decisions about the well-being of our student athletes, staff and those coming to our campus, and our determination as to when we will reopen and resume operations, will be further guided by our medical staff,” Smith said in a statement. .
“We have managed to safely host nearly 100 athletic events on campus this year with limited disruptions, but this pandemic is not over. We will continue to emphasize the safety precautions of wearing masks, consistent and thorough hand washing and physical distance yourself stay vigilant in those areas. “
The Buckeyes begin spring training on March 19.