For the second week in a row, Pittsburg State University has reported a decline in testing demand, and the percent positive rate is also trending down. Pitt State COVID-19 Case Manager Taylor Panczer says the number of students in active isolation dropped by half, and the number in quarantine is down to approximately 350 from the initial high of approximately 600.
The Bryant Student Health Center tested 50 students between September 9th and September 16th, down from 72 the previous week. 11 tested positive, with eight tests pending. Panczer says isolation numbers are down from 56 to 24 in the last week, and quarantine numbers are down by about 150. Currently, five faculty and staff are in isolation and three are in quarantine due to possible exposure.
