University updates testing results

PITTSBURG, Kan.- Of the 756 students tested for COVID-19 at Pittsburg State University in the past few weeks as part of a move-in process required by the county of those planning to live in residence halls, 15 were positive or1.98 percent, the university announced Tuesday, Aug. 18.

Those who tested positive either returned home or moved off campus to alternative housing.

Two are already out of isolation and all test results are in, according to Crawford County Health Director Rebecca Adamson.

The tests, conducted via saliva samples, were sent to a lab in Parsons, Kan. for 24-hour results.

The county is working with the university on contact tracing.