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Michigan Athletics releases latest updates from COVID-19 testing
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Michigan has released the latest information in regards to its COVID-19 testing within the athletic department. It has provided weekly updates as student-athletes, coaches and staff have returned to campus in Ann Arbor.
According to the release from Michigan’s athletic department, a total of 616 tests were administered between Aug. 22-28, and the school received 3 positive results. Included in the testing were all student-athletes, staff and coaches.
“These figures span all student-athletes currently on campus for optional workouts,” the school said. “With classes scheduled to resume Monday, Aug. 31, U-M has student-athletes on campus for most of our varsity sports.”
In total, Michigan’s athletic department has administered 2,550 tests with 42 positives. There have been 2,200 tests administered for student-athletes with 39 positives.
There have been 350 tests conducted among staff and coaches, with 3 positive results.
Dustin grew up in the heart of Big Ten country and has been in sports media since 2010. He has been covering Big Ten football since 2014. You can follow him on Twitter: @SchutteCFB