ELON, N.C. — Two Elon University students have tested positive for COVID-19 in the past seven days, according to the university’s COVID-19 dashboard. The positive tests were on Aug. 15 and Aug. 19. The university’s “COVID-19 Alert-Level” is currently at level one, meaning “cases are rare and transmission of the virus is controlled,” according to […]
by: FOX8 Digital Desk ELON, N. C. — Two Elon University students have tested positive for COVID-19 in the past seven days, according to the university’s COVID-19 dashboard. The positive tests were on Aug.15 and Aug.19. The university’s “COVID-19 Alert-Level” is currently at level one, meaning “cases are rare and transmission of the virus is controlled,” according to the university. Students are asked to check their temperature daily, wear face coverings and practice physical distancing. In North Carolina, about 1,023 people are currently hospitalized with the coronavirus, as of 12:10 p.m. Thursday, according to the N. C. Department of Health and Human Services. The state reported that 5,528 hospital beds are currently available and staffed.
