The COVID-19 pandemic is not over.
We were reminded of that on Tuesday with news from the Ohio State athletic department that all football-related activities have been put on a one-week pause because of an increase in positive tests for the coronavirus. The Woody Hayes Athletic Center has also been closed.
The Buckeyes have not yet started spring drills, but do have mat drills and other workouts occurring as normal in leading up to the start of the spring football start date of March 19, with a proposed spring game set for April 17.
“Our decisions on the welfare of our student-athletes, staff members and those coming to our campus, and our determination as to when we will reopen and resume activities, will continue to be guided by our medical staff,” pathetic director Gene Smith said in a statement.
“We have been successful in safely hosting nearly 100 athletic events on campus this year with limited disruptions, but this pandemic is not over. We will continue to stress the safety measures of wearing masks, consistent and thorough hand washing and physical distancing and we will remain vigilant in those areas.”
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