8 presumptive COVID-19 cases reported by Dalhousie University
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Dalhousie University is reporting eight presumptive cases of COVID-19. Students living in residence are being asked to get a COVID-19 rapid test.
Dalhousie University announced eight presumptive cases of COVID-19 on Saturday.
In a statement posted to the school’s website, Emily Huner, acting assistant vice-provost of student affairs, said Dalhousie learned of six people living in residences who received positive COVID-19 test results through rapid testing.
“These individuals — five in Howe Hall, and one in Risley Hall — have been instructed to undertake PCR (lab) testing and are now in self-isolation as per our approved COVID-19 residence support plan,” the statement said.
Huner also said two students living off-campus also reported positive COVID-19 cases to the university.
“Nova Scotia Public Health has been engaged and, pending the PCR test results, will work with the university to identify close contacts and potential precaution and/or exposure notifications.”
“The Registrar’s Office has confirmed none of these eight students attended any in-person exams.”
The school is asking all residence students in Halifax and Truro to complete rapid tests Saturday and Sunday. It said test supplies are being delivered directly to residence building lobbies.
Anyone who tests positive will be required to contact residence staff, self-isolate and complete a PCR test.
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