A Winthrop student tested positive for COVID-19, according to an email sent to the Winthrop community by Interim President George Hynd.
“Winthrop University was informed today (March 23) that a resident student who stopped by a Winthrop residence hall on March 17 to pick up belongings during spring break has tested positive for COVID-19,” Hynd wrote.
The student, whose identity was not disclosed, was tested after experiencing symptoms of the virus. Symptoms include fever, cough and shortness of breath.
Students who live on campus were sent sign-up forms to select a 3-hour time block to move out of their residence halls beginning on Tuesday. Move out times are staggered to maintain proper social distancing.
“The staggered sign-up process we will employ underscores the requirement for social distancing with which we must abide so that we have limited numbers of students in the halls,” Hynd wrote.
Winthrop moved to fully online courses on March 20.
“We strongly encourage everyone in our community to please take the necessary precautions to keep themselves and their loved ones safe: maintain social distance, practice good hygiene by observing respiratory etiquette and washing your hands frequently, continually monitor your health, reach out to your health care provider if needed, and self-quarantine if you develop symptoms,” Hynd wrote.
