UHD employee tests positive for COVID-19

HOUSTON – The Univerisity of Houston-Downtown has announced one of its employees has tested positive for COVID-19.

According to officials, the employee is currently under medical care and the university is working with city health authorities.

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Starting Monday, the university will transition to online courses after having an extended spring break.

According to the UHD website, there will be limited access to campus.

UHD’s off-site centers at UHD Northwest, Lone Star-Kingwood, and Lone Star-CyFair will be closed through April 6, according to the university’s website.

UHD is postponing graduation ceremonies for the spring class of 2020 until late summer or early fall. A date for spring commencements has yet to be determined.

Despite the delay, eligible students will still graduate on-time and diplomas will be mailed to graduates.


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