Iowa City, Ia- The University of Iowa tells students they will not be required to be tested for COVID-19 before moving into the residence halls.
Radio Iowa’s Dar Danielson reports that Information released from the school says testing may provide some comfort for families, but it is not recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and only provides data for a specific point in time.
The school says testing can miss cases in the early stages of infection — giving students a false sense of security — and also requires significant resources to conduct. The U-I says it is instead focusing on modifying classrooms and facilities to promote social distancing, providing and mandating cloth face coverings, and conducting enhanced cleaning and disinfection.
A spokesperson for Iowa State University says they are requiring coronavirus tests of students as one part of their strategy to manage the virus on campus. the University of Northern Iowa is not requiring tests as students move in.
