University of Washington employee diagnosed w/ virus--classrooms close & online classes begin Monday
University of Washington employee tests positive for coronavirus; classes moving online starting Monday
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Starting Monday (March 9), classes at the University of Washington will be taught remotely through the end of the quarter that ends March 20.
According to the school's website, one member of the UW community – a staff member who works in Roosevelt Commons East, an off-campus building west of the Seattle campus – has been diagnosed with the novel coronavirus.
The university made the announcement Friday, noting that classes will no longer be meeting in person as coronavirus cases increase and public health officials discourage large groups of people from convening in public if possible.
UW President Ana Mari Cauce said in an email to employees that although classes won't be taught in person, campuses will remain open for other services, including hospitals and clinics, dining services, residence halls, and recreation and athletics facilities. Husky athletics events will proceed as scheduled.