Oklahoma State University Confirms First Case Of Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Oklahoma State University President Burns Hargis confirmed in an email Sunday night that an OSU student on the Stillwater campus has tested positive for the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Sunday, March 29th 2020, 3:22 pm

By: News On 6

Oklahoma State University Confirms First Case Of Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Oklahoma State University President Burns Hargis confirmed in an email Sunday night that an OSU student on the Stillwater campus has tested positive for the coronavirus (COVID-19).

This is the first confirmed case of COVID-19 at Oklahoma State.

Hargis said the student was self-quarantined at their residence after the person was tested for COVID-19 10 days ago.

According to Hargis, the person had mild symptoms of the coronavirus and is "nearing a complete recovery."

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