IOWA CITY, Iowa – The University of Iowa Athletics Department conducted 745 COVID-19 tests for the week of Sept. 21-27, 2020. Five positive tests and 740 negative tests have been received. As part of the return to campus protocol, testing began May 29, 2020, and includes student-athletes, coaches and staff. A total of 233 positive tests, 4,965 negative tests and one inconclusive test have been received.

Following the positive test result, protocol established by UI Athletics and medical staff, including contact tracing procedures, is being followed to ensure the safety of all UI Athletics student-athletes and staff. This mandatory protocol also includes isolation for the individuals who test positive, and quarantine for those individuals who might have been exposed to someone with the virus.