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Fairmont State University has received the majority of test results from the first phase of free on-campus testing for COVID-19. In total, 3,614 tests were administered to faculty, staff and students. Of those, 3,612 results have been returned with a total of five positive cases identified. Four of the individuals have recovered and one remains active.
All students who tested positive were moved off campus to recuperate. When requested, the University will work with the Marion County Health Department to complete investigations and contact tracing for positive cases connected with Fairmont State.
Fairmont State University began a systematic testing of all students, faculty and staff who take classes, work on, or utilize any of the University’s campus locations beginning Aug. 5. Testing continued through Aug. 18.
A COVID-19 Dashboard of positive cases connected to Fairmont State students, faculty and staff can be found at www.fairmontstate.edu/COVID19. All results are based on data collected by local health departments.
For more information on Fairmont State’s handling of COVID-19, visit www.fairmontstate.edu/COVID19. Fairmont State will send a weekly update as needed in regards to positive COVID-19 cases on campus.
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