EKU Athletics reports 17 positive coronavirus tests since July 17

RICHMOND, Ky. (WTVQ) – Since July 17, a total of 409 coronavirus tests have been given to student-athletes, coaches and staff in the Eastern Kentucky University Athletics Department, according to the Richmond Register.

The newspaper reports of the 409 tests, only 17 came back positive.

Prior to July 17, at least sixteen people in the athletics department tested positive for COVID-19, according to the school.