NC State University has released information regarding COVID-19 testing for student-athletes and staff. According to NC State, 315 tests have been administered since May 29. Of that sample, only five have tested positive for COVID — 1.6 percent.
NC State has tested 315 student-athletes, coaches & staff for COVID since May 29 & have had only 5 positive tests
— Brett McMurphy (@Brett_McMurphy) July 9, 2020
Every athlete that’s returned to NC State’s campus has been tested.
Earlier in the week, UNC released its own information, too, which was slightly less encouraging: 429 tests, 37 positive results. In response to this, North Carolina football workouts have been suspended for at least a week.
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