CHARLOTTE, N.C. — UNC Charlotte officials announced Tuesday that eight students who tested positive for COVID-19 have isolated and since recovered.
The Mecklenburg County Health Department confirmed the off-campus COVID-19 cluster involving eight students residing together in two private residences.
A “cluster” is defined by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services as five or more cases that are deemed close proximity or location.
According to university officials, they are committed to notifying the UNC Charlotte community of known clusters involving employees and students, even when located off campus.
Anyone in the UNC Charlotte community experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 has been asked to immediately contact their medical provider or the Student Health Center.
“While UNC Charlotte has not yet started classes for the fall semester, the University is providing notice of this COVID-19 cluster in order to raise campus and community awareness,” the university posted.
The University has been and plans to continue to remain in close contact with the health department on all COVID-19 matters.
