University Health Services reported a total of 37 positive cases at the end of the 16th week of testing (December 14-20), including six undergrads, out of 4,457 tests conducted. The University’s weekly community positivity rate stands at 0.83%. The state’s weekly community positivity rate is 6.0%.
Currently, there are 15 BC undergraduates in isolation–six in University isolation housing and nine recovering at home. A total of 420 undergraduates have recovered and returned to normal activities.
Since testing began on August 16, University Health Services has conducted 138,311 tests of BC community members with 499 positive cases reported. Among undergrads, UHS has conducted 101,704 tests with 435 positives. The University’s cumulative positivity rate is 0.36%.
By comparison, Boston University has reported 714 positive cases, Northeastern University 579, University of Massachusetts-Amherst 535, and the University of Notre Dame 1,871.
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 18, 2020