MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The University of Wisconsin-Madison has warned of a recent spike in COVID-19 cases.
The university health services email came Friday, a day after a more contagious variant was detected in the county.
We have seen a significant increase in the number of COVID-19 cases among students, on and off campus.
— UW–Madison (@UWMadison) February 19, 2021
It is critical that we all act now to stop the spread and prevent the need for further restrictions, on and off campus. https://t.co/viwC2Q72fL
Jake Baggott, the head of University Health Services, warned of a “significant increase” in COVID-19 cases among students on and off campus. He says there were 112 confirmed cases reported Wednesday and 99 more on Thursday.
UW President Tommy Thompson said Thursday that he directed chancellors to ensure that students at every campus could attend at least 75% of classes in person this fall, citing a low infection rate in the system’s schools.