FAIRMONT, W.Va. – Fairmont State University officials say 14 students have tested positive for COVID-19 and 18 students have recovered from the infection.
All 14 students are being monitored by the COVID Task Force and COVID Student Liaison. As in previous cases, university officials continue to work closely with the Marion County Health Department to complete investigations and contact tracing.
Fairmont State University began a systematic testing of all students, faculty and staff who take classes, work on, or visit any of the University’s campus locations beginning August 5. Testing continued through September 3.
On campus, seating capacities have been reduced, self-service food opportunities are now staffed by employees, and cleaning of heavily used areas has been increased.
Students are currently attending class in-person and/or through a synchronous live broadcast of the course.