Georgia Southern reports 14 positive COVID-19 cases during eighth week
Report marks first increase after five weeks of decline
October 12, 2020
STATESBORO — Georgia Southern officials reported the first increase in five weeks, announcing 14 cases during the eighth week of school.
“The report below reflects that confirmed and self-reported cases remain stable, and no single day last week registering more than four positive reports.” said a disclaimer on GS’ reporting website. “Positive reports remain a very small proportion of our overall university population.”
No cases are reported from employees, two from the Armstrong campus and none from the Liberty campus.
COVID-19 Analysis
- Total COVID-19 positive cases since returning: 1,136
- Total positive cases (eighth week): 14
- University confirmed: six
- Self reported: eight
- Students: 14
- Employees: zero
- Statesboro campus: 12
- Armstrong campus: two
- Liberty campus: zero
