The Simon's Rock testing program is managed by the Broad Institute.
Updated 04/12/21
The following groups are included in our mandatory weekly coronavirus screening during the semester: residential and day students, as well as staff and faculty working on campus. The results of our testing program will be provided on a weekly basis.
| Week | Tests Administered | Positive Results | Confirmed Cases |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/081 | 704 | 1 | 1 |
| 02/15 | 467 | 1 | 1 |
| 02/22 | 478 | 0 | 0 |
| 03/01 | 485 | 0 | 0 |
| 03/08 | 473 | 2 | 0 |
| 03/15 | 476 | 0 | 0 |
| 03/22 | 474 | 0 | 0 |
| 03/29 | 472 | 0 | 0 |
| 04/05 | 478 | 0 | 0 |
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| 04/19 | |||
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| 05/17 |
1Includes the final round of twice-weekly testing for College students on 02/12. The one positive result was from an employee on 02/09.
This includes tests administered prior to the start of the in-person academic semester.
| Date | Tests Administered | Positive Results | Confirmed Cases |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/141 | 96 | 0 | 0 |
| 01/191 | 103 | 1 | 1 |
| 01/232 | 38 | 0 | 0 |
| 01/263 | 203 | 0 | 0 |
| 01/292 | 46 | 0 | 0 |
| 02/033 | 215 | 0 | 0 |
| 02/054 | 76 | 0 | 0 |
| 02/064 | 181 | 1 | 1 |
1Pre-student arrival: Employees working on campus during the initial student arrival-quarantine phase.
2Bard Academy students on campus for J-Term.
3Bard Academy students on campus for J-Term as well as employees working on campus.
4College students.
Below are the results of COVID tests administered during the in-person fall academic semester, from 8/17/20 to 11/17/20.
| Total tests administered | 7,618 |
|---|---|
| Total positive cases | 2 |
| Total confirmed positive cases | 2 |
Note: The two positive test results from fall 2020 were recorded on 09/11/20 and 09/15/20.