Don’t Let Your Guard Down, Eagles – Covid-19 is on the Rise

Stephanie Miller wearing a mask
Embry-Riddle remains committed to providing the most timely, accurate information possible regarding Covid-19, to help everyone make informed decisions and enhance health precautions, as needed. (Photo Credit: Embry-Riddle)

Nov 13, 2020, 2:12 PM

With Covid-19 on the rise nationally, Embry-Riddle urged all Eagles to remain hyper-vigilant in their efforts to prevent the spread of the virus. We cannot let our guard down now, in the home stretch of the fall semester, as many of us are preparing to reunite with loved ones over the holidays.

Across the United States, the incidence of Covid-19 is soaring. Total reported cases of the virus rose by 72 percent over the 14-day period ending Nov. 12. Deaths increased by 33 percent. More than 120,000 new cases were reported on a single day, Nov. 5.

At Embry-Riddle, our latest testing results revealed 16 new cases of Covid-19 on our Daytona Beach, Florida campus and two new cases on our Prescott, Arizona campus, for the time period Nov. 5-12.

Now is the time to ramp up our fight against this global pandemic. Please continue to do your part:

  • Wear a mask, both on- and off-campus. Remind others.
  • Stay six feet apart, even as you gather with friends and family members.
  • Have a flu shot and practice rigorous hand hygiene.
  • Embry-Riddle employees should not plan any university holiday parties.
  • If possible, driving alone is the safest way to travel.
  • Follow all travel guidelines. If you are sick, or you think you may have been exposed to Covid-19, do not expose others. Contact the healthcare team on your campus.

Latest Covid-19 Testing Results

Embry-Riddle’s latest results were captured Nov. 5-12. The following numbers are cumulative, gathered since our testing began on June 22:

DAYTONA BEACH CAMPUS (since June 22)

  • 4,117 individuals tested by Embry-Riddle (screening & contact type)
  • 1,808 individuals tested by Embry-Riddle (sentinel type)
  • 125 cases confirmed positive by Embry-Riddle
  • 44 other cases confirmed positive through external testing
  • 1 previously confirmed case

Total Cases Confirmed to Date: 170

Total Cases Recovered/Cleared to Resume Activities: 138

Total Cases Active/Under Care: 32

NOTE: The numbers above are cumulative, compiled since June 22. On the Daytona Beach Campus, 16 cases of Covid-19 were newly discovered this past week (Nov. 5-12).

PRESCOTT CAMPUS (since June 22)

  • 2,119 individuals tested by Embry-Riddle (screening & contact type)
  • 469 individuals tested by Embry-Riddle (sentinel type)
  • 22 cases confirmed positive by Embry-Riddle
  • 22 other cases confirmed positive through external testing
  • 5 previously confirmed cases

Total Cases Confirmed to Date: 49

Total Cases Recovered/Cleared to Resume Activities: 40

Total Cases Active/Under Care: 9

NOTE: The numbers above are cumulative, compiled since June 22. On the Prescott Campus, two new cases of Covid-19 were newly discovered over the past week (Nov. 5-12).

WORLDWIDE CAMPUS (since June 22)

  • 0 cases confirmed positive through external testing
  • 1 case confirmed positive through external testing
  • 3 previously confirmed cases

Total Cases Confirmed to Date: 4

Total Cases Recovered/Cleared to Resume Activities: 4

Total Cases Active/Under Care: 0

Only confirmed (not suspected) cases are reported. All confirmed cases are fully disclosed to the university community as well as all appropriate health authorities. Embry-Riddle’s Covid-19 test results are released every Friday. They are posted to our Latest Testing Results online site.

Visit Embry-Riddle’s Covid-19 page for further information about the university’s health precautions and safety requirements.

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