McMaster University confirms 4th COVID-19 case on campus

McMaster University has confirmed its 4th known COVID-19 case on campus, according to a statement from the institution.

The new case – found in an employee of the university – was confirmed by local public health on October 4th and published in an announcement on the McMaster University website.

According to the university, the employee was last present on campus in person on September 29th and is currently self-isolating at home.

NEWS | New confirmed COVID-19 case involving McMaster University employee. Details here: https://t.co/VleRV8CbI5 pic.twitter.com/KQGqtIQP9T

— NewsTalk 610 CKTB (@610CKTB) October 6, 2020

The infected employee was known to have spent time in the Life Sciences Building on campus, and had followed all of McMaster’s safety protocols while visiting. The building has received multiple thorough cleanings out of an abundance of caution.

Contact tracing efforts are being handled by Hamilton public health, who will contact any individuals who may have been affected by the positive case.

This new confirmed COVID-19 case comes just five days after McMaster reported a case found in a student who was present on campus, and is the university’s fourth overall confirmed case within the last month; even with the majority of the fall term taking place remotely and virtually.

Read the full statement on the McMaster University website.

Lead image courtesy of @hamontsalsa

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