Morgan State University’s campus saw a decrease in COVID-19 cases last week with two positive cases detected on campus. 69 positive cases have been detected since the start of in-person instruction.

According to the weekly testing data provided by Anita Hawkins, associate dean in the School of Public Health and Policy, 969 individuals were tested.

Two out of 808 students tested positive. None of the 161 tested employees were positive.

Following the relocation of the COVID-19 testing center, there was a decrease in positive cases as well as individuals getting tested.

On Oct. 11, the testing center moved from the University Student Center to the Montebello complex.

Between Sept. 20 to Oct. 9, the university’s COVID-19 testing system averaged 1,127 total tests.

On-campus COVID-19 testing is available to all individuals on campus. It is required for all unvaccinated students and staff to get tested twice weekly.

Testing is available on Monday and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3:10 p.m. at Montebello in room B-200. To schedule a COVID-19 test, visit the University health portal.

15 COVID-19 cases confirmed on campus the week of Oct. 3 to 9

12 positive cases detected the week of Sept. 27 to Oct. 1

Record high 24 positive cases detected on campus the week of Sept. 20 to 24