At least 117 residents of fraternity houses at the University of Washington have self-reported testing positive for COVID-19, the school’s Interfraternity Council reported, according to the university
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The fraternities’ leaders said that the students who tested positive or who have symptoms that resemble COVID-19 are isolating in their rooms, according to the university. None have been hospitalized or have reported severe symptoms. The university asked all of the students who may have been exposed to remain in their houses.
The University told TIME that it is not aware of a specific incident, such as a party, that contributed to the cases. At least 800 people connected to the outbreak had been tested as of July 2. The university said that it does not manage the fraternity or sorority houses at the school, which are governed by independent boards and are located off campus.
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