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IU Reports 4 Positive COVID-19 Tests Among Athletics Department

The closure is part of an agreement through Indiana University and the chapter to remedy any fines or legal action by the health department.
The closure is part of an agreement through Indiana University and the chapter to remedy any fines or legal action by the health department.

Indiana University Athletics said it has received four positive COVID-19 tests from routine testing of its athletes, coaches and staff.

According to IU Athletics, the department's policy is to require anyone with a positive result to self-isolate. 

A news release from the university said since June 8, the program has conducted 299 tests, with just four positive results. 

IU said earlier this summer that all its summer athletics activities would be completely voluntary.

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Emma Atkinson is a reporter for WTIU and WFIU News and the anchor of regional newscasts for All Things Considered. She's originally from Champaign, Ill. and graduated from IU with a Bachelor's degree in journalism in 2019. Emma has previously worked as a reporter in Kampala, Uganda and Ketchikan, Alaska.