Georgia Southern announces 54 positive COVID-19 cases during fifth week
Report marks three weeks of continued decline
September 21, 2020
STATESBORO — Georgia Southern officials announced Monday 54 positive COVID-19 cases on campus marking the third straight week of decline.
“The report below shows a third consecutive week of considerable decline in confirmed and self-reported cases after completion of the fifth full week of classes on our campuses,” said a disclaimer on GS’ reporting website. “We especially applaud our students who have stepped up to support these efforts and encourage responsibility within their social networks.”
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Like all of the reports so far, a majority of the cases come from students on the Statesboro campus.
Nine cases come from employees, seven from the Armstrong campus and, again, none from the Liberty campus.
COVID-19 Analysis
- Total COVID-19 positive cases since returning: 1,091
- Total positive cases (fifth week): 54
- University confirmed: 13
- Self reported: 41
- Students: 43
- Employees: nine
- Statesboro campus: 47
- Armstrong campus: seven
- Liberty campus: none