Georgia Southern officials announce 52 positive COVID-19 ahead of it’s sixth week

Mitch Smith, Managing Editor for Print
February 15, 2021

STATESBORO — Georgia Southern officials reported a week of decreased positive COVID-19 cases, reporting 52 cases during the fifth week of this spring semester.

After completing the fifth full week of classes in the Spring semester, “the report below indicates a decrease of total cases from the previous week with 20 university-confirmed cases and 32 self-reported cases last week.” said a disclaimer on the GS’ reporting website.

COVID-19 Analysis 

  • Total positive cases (fourth week): 52
  • University confirmed: 20
  • Self reported: 32
  • Students: 48
  • Employees: four 
  • Statesboro campus: 44
  • Armstrong campus: eight
  • Liberty campus: none