A new low set for number of positive COVID cases at the University of Georgia since August.
From the University of Georgia:
Of those who reported positive tests through the DawgCheck system, 25 were students and seven were staff members. No faculty cases were reported.
Reports of COVID-19 at the University of Georgia remain low, with 32 individuals reporting positive tests for the week of March 15-21. The number—a decrease of one from the previous week—sets a new record for the lowest amount recorded since UGA began surveillance testing in August.
Surveillance tests were administered to 1,143 individuals at the Legion Field surveillance site and in a satellite location. Of those tested, nine yielded positive results for a positivity rate that remained below 1 percent at .79 percent.
The University Health Center and Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratories are meeting daily demand for testing with saliva-based testing that is free to faculty, staff and students.
The University reports test results on a weekly basis each Wednesday on the University Health Center website: https://uhs.uga.edu/healthtopics/covid-19-health-and-exposure-updates. The data consist of tests from four sources: (1) tests conducted through UGA’s surveillance testing program; (2) tests conducted at the University Health Center; (3) reports from Athens-area medical providers; and (4) reports of positive tests from other sources.
The University is maintaining a stock of nearly 500 rooms to accommodate isolation and quarantine housing, as needed. At present, only 1 percent of the housing stock is in use.
The University of Georgia community consists of nearly 50,000 students, faculty and staff.