Plan for testing University of Alabama students revealed [View all]

The process for reopening the University of Alabama continues as the school released the plan for coronavirus testing.

All students will need to test negative for COVID-19 before returning to campus for classes beginning Aug. 19. The tests will be free as part of the federal CARES Act and there are options for how they are conducted.

The negative tests must be recorded within 14 days (two weeks) before returning to campus for any official activity. Students will receive an email in a few weeks with further instructions and options to take tests in person or at home.

There will be 14 testing sites around the state, though the UA website does not list specific locations. UA’s website suggests taking the in-person tests at least three days before the expected return date. The first tests will be administered July 26.

Read more: https://www.al.com/coronavirus/2020/07/plan-for-testing-university-of-alabama-students-revealed.html