Virginia Commonwealth University reports nearly 60 COVID-19 cases among students

Virginia Commonwealth University is reporting 58 active cases of coronavirus among students and 12 employee cases.

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The Richmond Times-Dispatch reports that's an increase from earlier this week when VCU reported 25 cases and 11 employees cases.

Thirty-nine residential students currently are in isolation on-campus and 57 residential students currently are in quarantine on campus.

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The university reopened on Monday.

VCU’s reopening plans were formed in coordination with state health officials.

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It called for all residential students and 2% of nonresidential students to be tested for COVID-19 prior to their return to campus.

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