CR student living in residence hall tests positive for Covid-19

EUREKA, Calif. (KIEM) — College of the Redwoods reports their first case of Covid-19 in a student residing in one of the college’s residence halls.

The student, along with one other who may have been in contact with the infected student, have been moved into isolation. Meals and other necessities will be delivered to students. They will also have regular health checks throughout their 14 days in isolation.

Public Health says the risk of exposure to others on campus was low. The student was not sharing a room with any other students and will not be in classes with other students or faculty.

Follow-up testing of students in the residence halls is scheduled for next Wednesday, August 26th.