U of M confirms student tested positive for COVID-19

The University of Minnesota announced Friday that the Minnesota Department of Health has confirmed a student has tested positive for COVID-19.

The university said in an email sent to students, faculty and staff that the student is in isolation off-campus and is being monitored by health professionals.

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Those who were in proximity of the student are being notified by MDH, according to the university.

On Friday, MDH announced there are 14 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the state.