SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) – Missouri State University began its academic year 2020-21 on Monday, August 16th.
On Thursday, Missouri State learned that 29 students who were recently on campus tested positive for COVID-19, according to a COVID-19 tracker from the university.
Among the positive cases, Missouri State says 273 tests have been administered since Aug. 14. The university says those in close contact with the individuals will be informed.
The university says it will inform the campus in public of positive COVID-19 cases if a case may have been on campus within the 14 days prior to notification.
If you have been in close contact with a known positive case of COVID-19, you will be contacted by the local health department or the Missouri State response team and will be asked to quarantine.
Missouri State requires face covering in all buildings on MSU’s campus, including hallways, elevators, stairwells, classrooms, restrooms, study areas, departmental suites, and other common areas, in an effort to limit the spread of COVID-19.
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