UMKC has been notified of 64 positive COVID-19 cases on campus since Jan. 3.
- One case involves an individual who was on the fifth floor of the School of Medicine on Dec. 29.
- One case involves an individual who was in the Office of Admissions on Dec. 22.
- One case involves an individual who was in Swinney Center on Dec. 23.
- One case involves an individual who was on the first floor of the Atterbury Student Success Center on Dec. 23.
- One case involves an individual who was in the School of Dentistry first floor and room 123 on Jan. 3.
- One case involves an individual who was in Flarsheim Hall room 270 on Dec. 23.
- One case involves an individual who was in the IHD House on Holmes Street on Dec. 22.
- One case involves an individual who was in the School of Dentistry third floor and room 3164 on Dec. 21.
- One case involves an individual who was on the second floor of the Atterbury Student Success Center on Dec. 22.
- One case involves an individual who was in the School of Medicine HVAC/boiler room on Jan. 2.
- One case involves an individual who was on campus on Dec. 15.
- One case involves an individual who was in the School of Dentistry room 217A on Dec. 16.
- One case involves an individual who was at KCUR on Dec. 30.
- One case involves an individual who was in the Financial Aid Office on Dec. 23.
- One case involves an individual who was in Student Health and Wellness on Jan. 4.
- One case involves an individual who was in the Dental School Library on Jan. 4
- One case involves an individual who was in the School of Dentistry third floor on Dec. 23.
- One case involves an individual who was in the School of Dentistry Radiology Department on Dec. 22.
- One case involves an individual who was in the School of Medicine room 307 on Dec. 15.
- One case involves an individual who was in Swinney Center on Dec. 26.
- One case involves an individual who was in Swinney Center on Dec. 27.
- Four cases involve individuals who were in Swinney Center on Dec. 28.
- Six cases involve individuals who were in Swinney Center on Jan. 3.
- One case involves an individual who was in the Dental School Radiology Lab on Jan. 3.
- Six cases involve individuals who were in Student Health and Wellness on Jan. 5
- One case involves an individual who was on the third floor of the Administrative Center on Dec. 22.
- One case involves an individual who was on campus on Jan. 1.
- One case involves an individual who was in Health Sciences Building rooms 2202 and 2233 on Dec. 31.
- Two cases involve individuals who were in the School of Medicine on Dec. 27.
- One case involves an individual who was on the first floor of Cherry Hall on Dec. 23.
- One case involves an individual who was in Flarshiem Hall on Jan 4.
- One case involves an individual who was on the third floor of the Administrative Center on Jan. 4.
- One case involves an individual who was in 4747 Troost on Jan. 4.
- One case involves an individual who was in 4825 Troost and the UMKC Police Department on Dec. 23.
- One case involves an individual who was in Bloch Executive Hall room 418E on Jan. 4.
- One case involves an individual who was in Scofield Hall room 309 on Dec. 23.
- One case involves an individual who was on the first floor of Miller Nichols Library on Jan. 5.
- One case involves an individual who was on the first floor of the School of Medicine on Jan. 5.
- One case involves an individual who was in Student Health and Wellness on Jan. 6.
- One case involves an individual who was in the School of Dentistry on Dec. 20.
- One case involves an individual who was in the University Bookstore on Jan. 4.
- Two cases involve individuals who were in Student Health and Wellness on Jan. 7.
- Two cases involve individuals who were in the School of Medicine first floor testing lab on Jan. 3.
- One case involves an individual who was in the Administrative Center on Jan. 5.
- One case involves an individual who was in the School of Dentistry room 3160 and in the AEGD Clinic on Jan. 7.
- One case involves an individual who was in Berkley Child Development Center on Jan. 7.
Any individuals determined to be close contacts, as defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), will be contacted.
UMKC facilities staff continue to follow CDC guidelines on cleaning practices.
Those who test positive will remain isolated as recommended by local and national guidelines. In addition, UMKC policy calls for individuals who have recovered from COVID to be cleared to return to campus following campus guidelines.
UMKC will continue to work closely with health authorities to manage any campus exposures to COVID and 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 continue to post notices of positive cases online every weekday. All students, faculty and staff are required to report a positive COVID-19 test within four hours of receiving the test result.
Students who are showing COVID-19 symptoms should contact their health-care provider immediately. Additionally, they should report COVID-19 symptoms, close contact with someone who tested positive or positive test results to the UMKC HelpLine at 816-235-2222. Do not come to campus, or go to class, if you have any of these conditions.
Faculty and staff should also report any COVID-19 symptoms to their medical provider and not return to campus until given further instruction by their provider. Additionally, employees should report COVID-19 symptoms, close contact with someone who tested positive or positive 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).
