Courtesy UVA Media Relations

Virginia Athletics department announced today that a total of 1,297 COVID-19 tests were administered to UVA student-athletes and staff over the most recent seven-day period (Feb. 22-28). Of those, four resulted in a positive test (0.3 percent).

Since testing began on UVA student-athletes and staff on July 5, a total of 24,162 tests have been administered with 203 total positives. (0.8 percent).

All positive tests were reported to the Blue Ridge Health District (formerly known as the Thomas Jefferson Health District) of the Virginia Department of Health.

The individuals who tested positive for COVID-19 were notified according to local health guidelines as a means to trace contacts. Those individuals will self-isolate for at least 10 days, or until symptoms are resolving plus 24-hours fever free (whichever is longer) and be medically evaluated before they will be cleared to resume daily sports participation.