UMKC has been notified of 13 positive COVID-19 cases on campus.
- One case involves an individual who was in 4825 Troost on April 12.
- One case involves an individual who was in the School of Dentistry first floor reception area on April 12.
- One case involves an individual who was in Royall Hall room 206 on April 14.
- One case involves an individual who was in the School of Dentistry on April 7.
- One case involves an individual who was in the Law School Library on April 18.
- One case involves an individual who was in Administrative Center room 101 and Health Sciences Building room 418 on April 19.
- One case involves an individual who was in School of Education room 118 on April 19.
- One case involves an individual who was in the MCOM offices on the third floor of the Administrative Center and the Swinney Center main gym on April 18.
- One case involves an individual who was in the Office of Financial Aid in the Adminstrative Center on April 18.
- One case involves an individual who was in the Berkley Child Development Center and School of Education room 117 on April 19.
- One case involves an individual who was in Student Union rooms 320 and 302 on April 19.
- One case involves an individual who was at the School of Computing and Engineering barbecue on April 20.
- One case involves an individual who was in Oak Street Hall on April 19.
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).
