Emporia State University is finalizing plans to provide coronavirus tests for the campus community soon.
ESU has informed faculty, staff, students there will be opportunities for mass COVID-19 tests before the start of the fall semester Aug. 17, and it is urging all associated with ESU to get a coronavirus test before the semester starts. ESU has secured funding for this project but hasn’t specified where.
Details about timing and program will be announced to the campus community by mid-week.
This is the latest step ESU has taken to prepare for the fall semester with the coronavirus pandemic still firmly in place. Emporia State is still planning for traditional in-person education when the semester starts in two weeks, with the current plan to have normal operations through Nov. 20 before Thanksgiving break — followed by remote classes and finals Nov. 30-Dec. 4. Students, faculty, staff and visitors will have to wear masks in campus buildings. Adjustments are also being made for social distancing in residence halls and cafeteria spaces.
