UNC Charlotte student tests positive for COVID-19 after studying abroad
A UNC Charlotte student who was studying abroad has tested positive for COVID-19, Philip Dubois, the school’s chancellor announced in a press release Monday.
“The student was studying abroad, self-quarantined upon return to the U.S. and did not return to campus,” the release said.
According to the release, the university was informed on Monday and has been in contact with the student, who is in isolation and is receiving medical attention. UNC Charlotte is also working with the local health department to ensure that those who came into contact with the student are informed, the release said.
“I know this is concerning news. However, as testing for the virus becomes more widespread, we will begin to see more confirmed cases in the Charlotte region,” the release said.
The university will not release any additional identifying information about the student in accordance with privacy laws and university police, the release said.
