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New COVID-19 cases at Florida Tech decline

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Sonja Michaels | Editor-in-Chief

New COVID-19 cases at Florida Tech declined last week, according to the university’s weekly update.

Three new cases were reported among students, with no new cases among employees.

Three new cases were reported among students, with no new cases reported among employees.

So far, 37 students and 15 employees have tested positive in the spring semester. Of the 37 students who tested positive, 18 were on campus students and 19 were off-campus students.

Some heightened restrictions are currently in place at Florida Tech, such as the suspension of in-person events.

Students can report symptoms through CampusClear and this form.

Increase in COVID-19 cases among Florida Tech students, weekly update says

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In an Oct. 9 update to the campus community, Florida Tech President T. Dwayne McCay reported 10 new cases of COVID-19 among students at Florida Tech. 

“This increase in cases highlights the continuing need to limit off-campus exposure that could spread the virus when returning to campus,” McCay stated in the email.

One Florida Tech employee has tested positive, with two employees quarantined as a precaution. 

Eight weeks into the semester, McCay emphasized continuing to follow COVID-19 protocols and precautions. 

Updates on COVID-19 case numbers are emailed to the Florida Tech community every Friday.