UMKC has been notified of 13 positive COVID-19 cases on campus.
- One case involves an individual who was in Haag Hall room 302, the Student Union computer lab and Rainbow Lounge, and Einstein Bros in Royall Hall on May 3.
- One case involves an individual who was in School of Education suite 245, room 232 and the dean's office on May 5.
- One case involves an individual who was in Health Sciences Building third and fifth floors on May 6.
- One case involves an individual who was in Administrative Center rooms 115 and 116 on May 6.
- One case involves an individual who was in School of Education suite 232 on May 5.
- One case involves an individual who was in School of Medicine Theater A and room 202 on May 5.
- One case involves an individual who was in School of Dentistry room 365 on May 7.
- One case involves an individual who was in School of Law room 5 on May 6.
- One case involves an individual who was in the Student Union food court on May 6.
- One case involves an individual who was in Spencer Theatre and the Kansas City Repertory Theatre offices on May 6.
- One case involves an individual who was in the KCUR offices at 4825 Troost on May 10.
- One case involves an individual who was in School of Biological and Chemical Sciences room 522 on May 5.
- One case involves an individual who was in Office of Student Involvement room 320 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).
