Campus COVID-19 Metrics

The University of Iowa is taking deliberate steps to reduce the risk of exposure to the COVID-19 virus and is tracking self-reported cases on our campus.

Campus leadership will use the following metrics to determine if they need to alter policies, procedures, or scheduling. 

• New cases
• Percent of positive tests
• Available testing
• Appropriate contact tracing
• Ample classroom instruction
• Staffing for critical functions
• Course instruction transition to online
• Classroom availability
• Residence hall capacity
• Protective equipment inventory
• Cleaning equipment inventory
• Johnson County school operation level
• Child care availability
• Proclamation compliance
• Cases at other Iowa universities
• UI Health Care capacity level

The UI will also continue to rely on guidance from the Board of Regents, State of Iowa; the Iowa and Johnson County departments of public health (IDPH, JCPH); the Big Ten Conference; and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) regarding the wearing of masks, social distancing, and other best practices.