This message is notification that a second Marshall University employee has been diagnosed with COVID-19. The second employee, who began experiencing symptoms on April 4, is currently in self-isolation at home.
Due to privacy regulations, the affected employee’s name and other identifying information will not be released. University administrators are in contact with the employee and are providing assistance and support as needed.
It is not believed the individual contracted the virus on campus, as the employee has been telecommuting since March 20 and has not returned to Marshall since that time. The employee’s close contacts have been identified and instructed to follow appropriate protocols, including self-isolation, as defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Cabell Huntington Health Department. If you have not been contacted, your risk of exposure from this employee is low.
Another employee, who was identified as the university’s first known case last week, has been released from the hospital and is recovering at home.
Other than these two employees reported to date, we have had no other confirmed cases of COVID-19 among our employees or the students who remain in our residence halls. Please review the university’s Infectious Disease Preparedness Plan for information regarding established protocols.
As of this morning, 22 cases have been reported in Cabell County out of 626 statewide.
It is essential members of the university community continue to follow Centers for Disease Control guidelines for safety and health.
Keep social distancing, wash hands and stay home as directed by government authorities.
The health and safety of employees and students continues to be Marshall University’s top priority. For university updates regarding COVID-19, please visit www.marshall.edu/coronavirus. Concerns and questions can be e-mailed to COVID19@marshall.edu.
Thank you for your cooperation and assistance during this ongoing situation.