The Big Ten has formed a Task Force for Emerging Infectious Diseases to address concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic and the eventual resumption of athletic activities, the conference announced Monday.
Consisting of representatives from all 14 conference schools, the task force “was formed to provide counsel and sound medical advice to ensure the health, safety and wellness of the Big Ten’s students, coaches, administrators and fans,” according to the Big Ten's news release.
The task force is chaired by Dr. Chris Kratchovil, the associate vice chancellor for clinical research at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, and Ohio State is represented on the task force by Dr.