Ohio public health creates tier-based guidance for COVID-19 testing

COVID-19 testing is now being reserved for individuals based on their health. The Ohio Department of Health has created a tier-based system for testing guidance.

Following are the tiers:

  • Tier 1 – inpatients at hospitals and other healthcare facilities, including long-term care, with symptoms suggestive of COVID-19.
  • Tier 2- Healthcare workers at Tier 1 institutions with symptoms and all individuals in public safety occupations.
  • Tier 3 – Individuals with mild to moderate symptoms who are high risk – elderly, and those with serious medical problems.
  • Tier 4 – Individuals with mild/moderate symptoms and without risk factors for adverse outcomes (testing currently not recommended.)
  • Tier 5 – Asymptomatic individuals (testing currently not recommended.)