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Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Positive Test for USF St. Petersburg Student (3/22)

Dear USF community,

The University of South Florida is working diligently to monitor the evolving COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, providing you with important updates as they happen.

This weekend we learned that a USF St. Petersburg student has tested positive for COVID-19. This student is being monitored by the Florida Department of Health’s Pinellas County division and is self-isolating, per official protocols. Based on the Department of Health’s assessment, there is no need for further contact-tracing at the university for this case, as the student has not been to campus since late February. We sincerely wish this student a full and rapid recovery.

As a reminder, students are strongly encouraged to remain off campus through the remainder of the spring semester. USF employees (faculty, staff and OPS) should continue to work remotely with supervisor approval until further notice.

Students who need guidance or medical assistance should contact Student Health Services:

  • Tampa Student Health Services (SHS100) at 813-974-2331
  • St. Petersburg Wellness Center (SLC 2200) at 727-873-4422
  • Sarasota-Manatee Counseling and Wellness Center (5805 Bay Shore Rd.) at 941-487-4254

Faculty and staff who are concerned about their health should contact Dr. Lynette Menezes in USF Health at assesscovid@usf.edu.

As always, the health and safety of our community is of paramount importance as we work closely with our local, state and federal partners.

Sincerely,  

Steve Currall
President and Professor

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The University of South Florida continues to closely monitor the evolving coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. The health and safety of our students, faculty and staff is our highest priority as university leaders work closely with local, state and federal agencies to share the most updated information.