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Florida Tech confirms seven student cases of COVID-19, recommends students get vaccinated

March 5, 2021 by Sonja Michaels Leave a Comment

Sonja Michaels | Editor-in-Chief

Florida Tech confirmed seven new cases of COVID-19 among students this week, with no new cases among employees.

“The first half of Spring Semester is behind us and I remain pleased that things are going well overall—thanks to our ongoing precautions and vigilance.” Florida Tech President T. Dwayne McCay stated in the weekly update, “The last thing any of us would want is a surge in COVID-19 cases across our campus community.”

According to the update, four of the students are isolating on campus, with three isolating off-campus.

Florida Tech also recommended students to get vaccinated as soon as possible, through a message from the Pandemic Response Team.

“While there is no federal or state mandate to receive the vaccine, Florida Tech recommends all Panthers to get vaccinated as soon as they are eligible,” the email stated, “In addition to protecting each recipient against infection, it is essential that a large enough percent of the populations receives the vaccine in order to achieve “herd immunity” to prevent the continued spread of the COVID-19 virus.”

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provides information on COVID-19 vaccination on their website.

Florida Tech announced virtual commencement for spring 2021 earlier this week, due to COVID-19 precautions.

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New COVID-19 cases at Florida Tech decline

February 6, 2021 by theCrimson 1 Comment

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.

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

October 11, 2020 by Sonja Michaels Leave a Comment

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. 

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