An Arkansas State University employee has tested positive for covid-19, although the employee hasn't been to campus in two weeks, Chancellor Kelly Damphousse announced in an email to the campus Friday morning.
The employee was tested March 19 and has been isolated at home since then, Damphousse said.
A student still living on campus has taken a covid-19 test but has not received results. The student, according to Damphousse, hasn't interacted with anyone on campus since returning from a spring break trip.
Some Arkansas State students remain on campus, along with some university employees. Students who didn't have a demonstrated need to remain on campus were instructed to leave by Friday.
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The university will begin screening staff daily via a questionnaire. Students who remain on campus are encouraged, but not required, to be screened.
ASU has activated its Emergency Operations Center, which will handle any covid-19 or emergency matter.
Metro on 04/04/2020