ROCHESTER, Mich. Another tool in the fight against coronavirus (COVID-19) is coming to Oakland University. Oakland University made the announcement last week. If its not mandatory, then its like, you know, what is it even really achieving, Oakland University student Natalie said. Wha tthe very beginnings of COVID infection look like, said David Stone, Oakland Universitys Chief Research Officer. That strikes us as a really valuable tool in trying to battle the spread of coronavirus, Stone said.