66 students involved in Greek outbreak

Occurrence of Coronavirus Struck the Greek line at the University of Washington. As of Thursday, College reported At least 62 residents of homes north of the Seattle campus tested positive for COVID-19. In addition, close contact with four non-residents was positive.

of Friendship The UW Fraternity student-led management committee reports that at least 105 residents living in 15 fraternity houses report themselves as positive. The actual number of cases may be higher as the university strives to collect more data on validated cases.

In a statement, Dr. Jeffrey Gottlieb, chairman of the UW Advisory Committee on Infectious Diseases, said in a statement that the news was a concern and that further steps would be needed to stop the spread.

“We are delighted to have taken steps to reduce occupant capacity by up to 50% in most homes this summer in response to COVID-19. Wear face covering, Physical distance and hand hygiene,” Gottlieb said.

About 1,000 students living in 25 fraternity homes in the northern neighborhood of the campus were asked to be self-isolated because they may have been exposed but may not show symptoms. The University of Washington School of Medicine has set up tests within walking distance of the Greek columns, residents..

Eric Johnson, chairman of the University of Washington’s Interfraternity Council, said he was happy with the school’s concerted response to the situation.

“The University of Washington Interfraternity Council, working closely with the UW Department of Environmental Health and Safety and the King County Public Health Department, has determined the full extent of the current COVID-19 outbreaks in the Greek community, but I Impressed how quickly our fraternity responds to the current situation and the swift action taken by the University of Washington in setting up additional tests and resources for our students. Thank you,” Johnson said.

on twitter, Some commentators said Flat needs to take more responsibility when it comes to prevention.

“Wake up the Greeks!” said one user in response to an article in the campus newspaper about the outbreak.

by Center for Disease Control and PreventionCOVID-19 is often asymptomatic or only causes mild illness in young and healthy individuals. Contact tracking helped control outbreaks, especially when schools were looking Resume in autumn..

“UW’s plan for the autumn quarter shared earlier this week relies on whether King County is in Phase 3, so King County will move to Phase 3,” he said. “We know that students want to go back to campus and make it possible. They each follow health guidelines that help keep themselves and us all safe, You can teach by example.”

Gottlieb, who is also a professor of global health at the university, emphasized that students need to work to prevent the spread of the virus.

“What’s happening north of the campus offers lessons to students Consider returning to campus This fall. If everyone plays their part in protecting each other’s safety, wearing a face cover and keeping them physically separated will allow them to continue to engage in research in each other and in the university environment. .. “Gottlieb said. “If we don’t do that, the measures that are now needed in the Greek column will be inevitable. My feeling is that every student wants to Return to normal feelingSo, we encourage all of us to follow public health guidelines. Then we can do it.

Still, many college students believed that they were less susceptible to the virus and ignored advice to take precautions such as wearing a mask, frequent hand washing, and social distance. Some students COVID-19 partyAn event where is a contest to see who can get sick first.

Washington University students and faculty are required to read school information COVID website Provides the latest information and resources.

Fixed (July 3, 2020, 11:30 am): Earlier versions of this article included Instagram about the party at the Washington State University Fraternity Party, not at Washington University.