University Health Services reported a total of 10 positive cases in the 16th week of testing (December 14-20) including two undergrads, out of 1,265 tests conducted. The University’s weekly community positivity rate stands at 0.79%. The state’s weekly community positivity rate is 5.7%.
Currently, there are 17 BC undergraduates in isolation–five in University isolation housing and 12 recovering at home. A total of 414 undergraduates have recovered and returned to normal activities.
Since testing began on August 16, University Health Services has conducted 135,119 tests of BC community members with 472 positive cases reported. Among undergrads, UHS has conducted 99,974 tests with 431 positives. The University’s cumulative positivity rate is 0.34%.
By comparison, Boston University has reported 686 positive cases, Northeastern University 562, University of Massachusetts-Amherst 520, and the University of Notre Dame 1,861.
All campus residence halls will close for the semester on the last day of exams, scheduled for December 21, and will reopen at the start of the second semester on January 28. All students, faculty, and staff who plan to be on campus during the spring semester must be tested before classes resume.
University Communications | December 15, 2020