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3 University Of Maryland Student-Athletes, Staff Test Positive For COVID-19; Voluntary Football Workouts Resume

COLLEGE PARK, Md. (WJZ) -- The University of Maryland's most recent screening of student-athletes and athletics staff found three people tested positive for COVID-19.

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The three student-athletes and athletics staff have been notified and are currently in self-isolation, monitored by health officials, the University said.

CORONAVIRUS COVERAGE:

Under guidance from the Prince George's County Health Department, voluntary, individual training for the football program has resumed.

The University said they're continuing to work with local health officials to develop appropriate protocols in the event of positive test results.

Cumulative results of all athletics testing to date are as follows:

  • 545 tests
  • 12 positive results

For the latest information on coronavirus go to the Maryland Health Department's website or call 211. You can find all of WJZ's coverage on coronavirus in Maryland here.

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