Coronavirus In Pennsylvania: Penn State Reports On-Campus Case Of COVID-19
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. (KDKA) - A case of COVID-19 has been confirmed on Penn State's campus.
Penn State University announced Tuesday afternoon that the first case of coronavirus had been confirmed on campus.
First COVID-19 case confirmed on University Park campus.
— Penn State (@penn_state) March 24, 2020
The University has protocols in place and isolating anyone who is suspected of having COVID-19 as well as follow up with any individuals who may have been exposed.https://t.co/Mr2wNirjwG
The university says a "great majority" of the community is currently working and learning remotely. Because of the coronavirus outbreak, Penn State moved in-person classes online for the rest of the semester.
As of Tuesday at noon, the Pennsylvania Department of Health reported 851 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state.
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