Paine College campus closing Monday due to COVID-19 outbreak
AUGUSTA (WJBF) – Out of an abundance of caution, Paine College chose to close Monday due to a high number of positive COVID-19 cases.
About 250 students attend the historically Black, Methodist college.
No word on how many people are affected by the coronavirus or what protocol is in place to try and stop the spread.
You can read their official statement below:
Dr. Cheryl Evans Jones, President, announced today that out of an abundance of caution and due to a number of recently confirmed COVID-19 cases among the student population, the Paine College campus is temporarily closed in the interest of safety.
This temporary closure will allow for accurate and thorough contact tracing, sanitizing, and testing to prevent the spread of the virus.
All in-person classes will transition to online and virtual formats. Staff members are working remotely; however, some staff may be required to be on campus to perform essential duties.
Faculty, staff, and students are encouraged to follow the campus guidelines, wear masks, and practice hygiene protocols to help mitigate the spread of the virus.
It is expected that normal operations will resume shortly.
Helene Carter
VP of Institutional Advancement
This is a developing story.
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