COVID-19 Dashboard Report for the Period 8/17/2020 Through 8/27/2020
Overview
The information provided in the weekly dashboard is collected by the Student Health Center and shows the number of patients tested by the Student Health Center. At this time the Student Health Center is not testing asymptomatic patients.
The Ellis County Health Department is responsible for contact tracing of Ellis County residents and will coordinate contact with those who have been identified as close contacts with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19.
Testing
Student Health Center Administered Testing*
| 56 | Total tested |
| 33 | Positive results |
*The focus of Student Health Center testing is on symptomatic individuals
Quarantine
| 57 | Students currently in on-campus quarantine |
| 0 | Students currently in quarantine in university-provided spaces off-campus |
(those who have been identified as a close-contact of an individual who has tested positive)
Isolation
| 16 | Students currently in university-provided off-campus isolation spaces. |
(those who have either tested positive or were tested after reporting symptoms and still awaiting results)
Entry Testing Administered Between August 17 and August 31, 2020
Fort Hays State University engaged the Clinical Reference Laboratory (CRL) to provide free and voluntary COVD-19 test kits to all on-campus faculty, staff, and students. This testing provided a one-time snapshot to help inform our community members of their COVID-19 status at the start of the fall semester. It also provided university leadership with a baseline of data regarding the state of COVID-19 among the university population. Awareness of asymptomatic or early-stage COVID-19 diagnosis enabled students, faculty, and staff to manage positive diagnosis through isolation and medical care as necessary. CRL entry testing results will not be included in the weekly COVID-19 dashboard report data.
| 881 | Total tested by CRL |
| 48 | Positive results |
Notes:
- Fort Hays State University may also conduct periodic surveillance testing of students throughout the semester. This document will be updated accordingly.
- All COVID-19 testing of members of the Fort Hays State University on-campus community is voluntary.
Additional Information
Ellis County Case Data
Kansas Case Data
CDC Case Data
FHSU COVID-19 Response Home Page
Everyday Health and Safety Precautions