The University of Iowa says students will not be required to be tested for COVID-19 before moving into the residence halls.

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. As we shared yesterday afternoon, Iowa State is requiring students to have a virus test as they move on to campus.