The University of Louisville is requiring students who are taking in-person classes to be tested for the new coronavirus. The university says the mandatory test must be taken between Monday and Sept. 4. It applies to students, faculty and staff.
The tests are for both those who are on campus or plan to be on campus periodically. According to the university’s health dashboard, there were 53 positive virus cases out of more than 2,600 tests given as of Aug. 17. The university’s COVID-19 page says it is critical to quickly identify and isolate positive cases to better limit the spread of the virus.