UK Athletics’ Return to Activity Update

LEXINGTON, Ky. – Results from the latest round of COVID-19 testing for University of Kentucky Athletics teams and related staff are available.
 
Details from the most recent testing include:

• 336 student-athletes were PCR (polymerase chain reaction) tested from September 3-16. Twenty were PCR positive. 
• 225 staff members were PCR tested. Three were PCR positive.

 
Student-athletes and staff testing PCR positive were required to isolate in accordance with CDC and local health department guidelines. UK Athletics will continue to actively monitor the situation surrounding COVID-19 and respond accordingly in collaboration with University of Kentucky leadership and the guidance of the Southeastern Conference Medical Task Force.