By Abigail Cloutier
Youngstown State University’s number of COVID-19 cases have continued to trend downward. On Monday, the university reported 21 cases for the week of Sept. 26 – Oct. 2, a decrease from the 33 cases reported last week.
Of those, 19 were students living off campus and two were employees, which could be faculty, administration or staff.
This week, 44 people were tested through their asymptomatic voluntary testing program. Not one tested positive.
YSU’s COVID-19 dashboard is updated every Monday based on confirmed data from the week before. Students who have tested positive should report their case through the online form.
This week, YSU reminded students that it’s partnering with the Youngstown City Health District to offer three more vaccination clinics on campus.
These clinics will take place Oct. 7, Nov. 4 and Dec. 2 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Ohio Room in Kilcawley Center. All students, faculty, staff and their families are eligible for either the one-shot Johnson and Johnson vaccine or the two-shot Moderna vaccine. Appointments are required at ysu-covid.com
There has already been one vaccination clinic on campus so far this semester, where 98 students were vaccinated.
YSU sent out an email stating that free surgical face masks and KF94 face masks are available at no charge to students. They can be picked up at Maag library, Kilcawley Center room 2075 and any of the university residence halls and apartments.
N95 respirators are also available to employees who qualify. Individuals must complete a health questionnaire at ysu.edu/request-n95-0
Any questions about masks and respirators can be answered by Tim Styranec at [email protected]