It seemed like it was inevitable that a Notre Dame student would contract the COVID-19 virus plaguing the world and this afternoon the first positive case has been reported.
A student who returned home from studying abroad in London has tested positive for COVID-19. They did not travel to Notre Dame's main campus and were already self-quarantined when tested. The student's local health department is overseeing medical care.
— Notre Dame (@NotreDame) March 18, 2020
Although the student never made it to the main campus after studying abroad, it is still quite concerning. The virus has spread all throughout the world, hitting major cities and smaller cities alike, no one being excluded in the pandemic.
NPR breaks down Coronavirus confirmed cases and deaths by state: https://t.co/vQfByM46Dl #COVID19 #Coronavirus #publichealth #ushealth #infographic #stats
— Health Guide USA (@HealthGuide_USA) March 18, 2020
As per this report done by WNPR in Chicago, as of last night around 9pm EST there have been 6,353 confirmed cases of the virus and 108 deaths directly related the symptoms. Notre Dame did the right thing by closing campus quickly, on the 11th of this month, almost a week ago.
The nation has been at grips with this ongoing crisis and it does not look like it will stop anytime soon. Notre Dame’s Building Services have been hard a work, maintaining a clean campus and trying to stop the spread of this virus.
Notre Dame's Building Services employees care for campus all year long, but their dedication is especially appreciated as campus responds to the outbreak of novel coronavirus.
Thank you for all that you are doing to keep everyone safe: pic.twitter.com/3K2G0zgIh5
— Notre Dame (@NotreDame) March 17, 2020
Students, faculty and visitors should be very happy about the approach the university has taken to putting an end to this worldwide issue.