COVID-19 Risk Levels by County

Risk Levels

Risk Level is High

Risk Level is Medium

Risk Level is Low

Safety Precautions

Kent State is following CDC recommendations for counties at “high,” “medium” or “low” community levels when making determinations for safety precautions on our campuses and locations. Kent State will always make the health and safety of our students, faculty and staff our top priority as we strive to provide a healthy and safe environment for all to live, learn and work.

Note: Campuses and locations may adjust operations when the state of Ohio COVID-19 Risk Level status for their county is changed, including the addition of restrictions when the county risk level is raised, or the return to previous operations when the county risk level is lowered. 

 

Risk-Level Statuses for Campus Counties

<span class="fas fa-exclamation-triangle changed" aria-label="Status has changed to high" aria-hidden="true"></span> Ashtabula

Last Updated: May 27, 2022

Risk Level: HIGH

At present, Ashtabula County has a high community level designation for COVID-19 cases, which requires individuals at the Kent State campus in this county to wear a face covering indoors.

Impacted Campus

Note: Masks are not required while working alone in an enclosed space, such as a private office or lab.

In counties that are at a “high” community level, the CDC recommends:

  • Wear a mask indoors in public.
  • Stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccines.
  • Get tested if you show any virus symptoms.
  • Those at high risk for severe illness may want to take additional safety precautions.
<span class="fas fa-exclamation-triangle changed" aria-label="Status has changed to high" aria-hidden="true"></span>Cuyahoga

Last Updated: May 27, 2022

Risk Level: HIGH

At present, Cuyahoga County has a high community level designation for COVID-19 cases, which requires individuals at Kent State locations in this county to wear a face covering indoors.

Impacted Locations

Note: Masks are not required while working alone in an enclosed space, such as a private office or lab.

In counties that are at a “high” community level, the CDC recommends:

  • Wear a mask indoors in public.
  • Stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccines.
  • Get tested if you show any virus symptoms.
  • Those at high risk for severe illness may want to take additional safety precautions.
<span class="fas fa-exclamation-triangle medium" aria-label="Status has changed to medium" aria-hidden="true"></span>Geauga

Last Updated: May 27, 2022

Risk Level: MEDIUM

At present, Geauga County has entered the medium community level category. Face coverings at the Kent State campus in this county is not required, but COVID-19 cases are on the rise.

Impacted Campus

<span class="fas fa-exclamation-triangle medium" aria-label="Status has changed to medium" aria-hidden="true"></span>Portage

Last Updated: May 27, 2022

Risk Level: MEDIUM

At present, Portage County has entered the medium community level category. Face coverings at the Kent State campus in this county is not required, but COVID-19 cases are on the rise.

Impacted Campus

<span class="fas fa-exclamation-triangle medium" aria-label="Status has changed to medium" aria-hidden="true"></span>Trumbull

Last Updated: May 27, 2022

Risk Level: MEDIUM

At present, Trumbull County has entered the medium community level category. Face coverings at the Kent State campus in this county is not required, but COVID-19 cases are on the rise.

Impacted Campus

<span class="fas fa-exclamation-triangle medium" aria-label="Status has changed to medium" aria-hidden="true"></span>Summit

Last Updated: May 27, 2022

Risk Level: MEDIUM

At present, Summit County has entered the medium community level category. Face coverings at the Kent State Campus location in this county is not required, but COVID-19 cases are on the rise.

Impacted Location

<span class="fas fa-exclamation-triangle" aria-label="Risk level is low" aria-hidden="true"></span>Columbiana

Last Updated: May 27, 2022

Risk Level: LOW

At present, Columbiana County remains at low community levels for COVID-19 cases. 

Impacted Campuses

<span class="fas fa-exclamation-triangle" aria-label="Risk level is low" aria-hidden="true"></span>Stark

Last Updated: May 27, 2022

Risk Level: LOW

At present, Stark County remains at low community levels for COVID-19 cases. 

Impacted Campuses

<span class="fas fa-exclamation-triangle" aria-label="Risk level is low" aria-hidden="true"></span>Tuscarawas

Last Updated: May 27, 2022

Risk Level: LOW

At present, Tuscarawas County remains at low community levels for COVID-19 cases. 

Impacted Campus

Face Coverings

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