Here is covid-19 data from Western Pa. colleges
Western Pennsylvania is home to several colleges and universities, attracting students from around the state and country. During the coronavirus pandemic, many are tracking the number of positive covid-19 cases as they emerge on campus.
University of Pittsburgh
Enrollment: Approximately 35,000 students
Number of new cases: There were 26 new student cases and one new employee case added this week (as of Sept. 25).
Isolation bed capacity: 179 beds. There are 51 students in isolation, down from 64 last week.
Total confirmed cases: 229 students and 12 faculty and staff since Aug. 1
Covid-19 Data Dashboard: coronavirus.pitt.edu/healthy-community/campus-cases
University of Pittsburgh – Greensburg Campus
Enrollment: Approximately 1,500
Number of active cases: None (as of Sept. 25)
Total confirmed cases: None
Covid-19 Data Dashboard: greensburg.pitt.edu/covid-19/cases
Carnegie Mellon University
Enrollment: Approximately 14,000 students
Number of new cases: There were 11 cases confirmed between Sept. 15-21, and none from Sept. 22-25.
Isolation bed capacity: According to a university spokesman, the exact number of beds available depends upon the timing and circumstances of the need, as many students are already in private rooms.
Total confirmed cases: There have been 50 student cases so far this semester, and 56 student cases since March (on- and off-campus).
Covid-19 Data Dashboard: cmu.edu/coronavirus/health-and-wellness/dashboard.html
Chatham University
Enrollment: Approximately 2,300
Number of new cases: One new student case was added this week (as of Sept. 25).
Isolation bed capacity: 40 rooms
Total confirmed cases: Three students since Aug. 17
Covid-19 Data Dashboard: chatham.edu/fall2020/covid-dashboard.html
Point Park University
Enrollment: Approximately 4,100
Number of new cases: There were 11 new student cases added this week (as of Sept. 25).
Isolation bed capacity: There are 34 students in isolation/quarantine, an increase of 15 students from last week.
Total confirmed cases: 12 students and one employee since Aug. 30
Covid-19 Data Dashboard: pointpark.edu/StudentLife/HealthandStudentServices/StudentHealthCenter/returnToCampus/campusdashboard/index
Duquesne University
Enrollment: Approximately 9,500 students
Number of new cases: There were two new student cases added this week (as of Sept. 24).
Isolation bed capacity: There are three students in isolation on campus, and five students in quarantine at a hotel (as of Sept. 24).
Total confirmed cases: 12 students
Covid-19 Data Dashboard: https://covid19.duq.edu/
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Enrollment: Approximately 12,000 students
Number of new cases: There were 35 new cases among students and employees this week (as of Sept. 25).
Isolation bed capacity: 170 beds. Thirteen students are in isolation, down from sixteen last week.
Total confirmed cases: 171 students and employees since the fall semester began. There have been 111 recoveries.
Covid-19 Data Dashboard: iup.edu/news-events/coronavirus-information/covid-19-dashboard/
Seton Hill University
Enrollment: Approximately 1,700
Number of new cases: Seven new student cases were added this week (as of Sept. 25).
Isolation bed capacity: 21 beds
Total confirmed cases: Eight students since Aug. 17, one commuter and seven residents.
Covid-19 Data Dashboard: https://www.setonhill.edu/student-life/counseling-disability-health-services/coronavirus-updates/covid-19-daily-dashboard/
Slippery Rock University
Enrollment: Approximately 9,000 students
Number of new cases: There were 31 new student cases added this week (Sept. 11-17).
Isolation bed capacity: There are 46 students in isolation and 89 in quarantine.
Total confirmed cases: 103 students since Aug. 20
Covid-19 Data Dashboard: https://www.sru.edu/covid19/cases.html
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