Campus positivity rate continues decline

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln reported 39 positive cases of COVID-19 during the most recent week of data (Feb. 18-24).

In that same span, 2,056 tests were completed on students, faculty and staff. The positivity rate during the week was 1.9%. Both totals reflect continued declines after 2.5% positivity rate and 103 positive cases the previous week.

Tests are conducted through the university’s saliva-based reentry testing program, the University Health Center and off-campus medical facilities.

Since the university started COVID-19 testing on Aug. 15, 2020, 10,093 positive cases have been recorded out of 319,192 tests, for a positivity rate of 3.16%.

This report is generated weekly and will be presented in Nebraska Today every Monday through the spring semester. Data is gathered from the university’s COVID-19 dashboard, which is tracking case and test totals daily. All COVID-19 testing information is provided to the university from the Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department.

Learn more about the university’s ongoing response to COVID-19.