UMKC has been notified of nine positive COVID-19 cases on campus.
- One case involves an individual who was in the Administrative Center first floor on May 13.
- One case involves an individual who was in Scofield Hall first floor and Student Union room 401 on May 12.
- One case involves an individual who was in School of Dentistry rooms 449 and 403 on May 13.
- One case involves an individual who was in the Administrative Center first floor on May 11.
- One case involves an individual who was in Student Union room 319 on May 11.
- One case involves an individual who was in Miller Nichols Library first floor on May 12.
- One case involves an individual who was in School of Law room 5, first floor student lounge and second floor entryway on May 16.
- One case involves an individual who was in the Administrative Center first floor on May 12.
- One case involves an individual who was in Miller Nichols Library first floor on May 10.
Those who test positive will remain isolated as recommended by local and national guidelines.
UMKC will continue to follow the recommendations of the local health department and the CDC. UMKC relies on these health experts to determine protocols for how to handle positive tests of faculty, staff, students or visitors on campus.
Actions that individuals can take to protect their own health, as well as the health and safety of the campus community, include staying home if you have COVID-like symptoms.
According to our campus policies, we will post notices of positive cases online once a week, on Mondays. All students, faculty and staff are required to report a positive COVID-19 test within four hours of receiving the test result.
Students who test positive for COVID-19 should report COVID-19 positive test results to the UMKC HelpLine at 816-235-2222. Do not come to campus, or go to class, if you have tested positive.
Faculty and staff should report positive COVID-19 test results to their supervisor or to HR at 816-235-1229.
After normal business hours, reports of positive tests by students or employees should be made to 816-235-COVI (2684).
