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Purdue releases latest COVID-19 results
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The athletic department at Purdue has released the latest COVID-19 test results.
According to Mike Carmin of the Journal & Courier, Purdue has conducted a total of 415 COVID-19 tests among student-athletes, coaches and staff since June 8, when players began returning to campus.
Purdue has received 27 positive tests, and 22 have completed quarantine and are no longer active. There are five cases among student-athletes, coaches and staff that remain active.
No breakdown by sport or among student-athletes, coaches and staff was provided.
From #Purdue:
Since June 8 – first day of athletes returning to campus – 415 COVID-19 tests given to athletes, coaches, staff.
27 positive tests.
22 completed quarantine.
5 cases remain active
Purdue plans to provide weekly update every Friday— mike carmin (@mike_carmin) July 24, 2020
According to Carmin’s report, Purdue is planning to provide a weekly update on its COVID-19 testing results every Friday.
Purdue began allowing student-athletes to return to campus one week after the NCAA lifted its moratorium on organized team activities on June 1.
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