The University of Kentucky has released an update on COVID-19 testing for student-athletes and staff.
According to the school, proactive polymerase chain reaction (PCR) diagnostic testing has been implemented for all student-athletes who have returned to campus. UK also continues to test for COVID-19 antibodies.
All 108 members of the football team currently participating in workouts and 58 staff members essential for workouts participated in PCR diagnostic testing last week. Zero tested positive for current COVID-19 infection.
42 student-athletes from the men’s basketball, volleyball and women’s soccer teams have gone through the initial screening process, with three testing positive for past COVID-19 infection through antibody testing.