CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – Austin Peay State University has announced the suspension of all Greek activities for two weeks due to a COVID-19 outbreak on campus.
The announcement was made yesterday around noon via email, according to APSU Spokesman Bill Persinger. Some received the email Thursday afternoon, and it came from APSU’s Interim President Dannelle Whiteside.
She also reminded all students and faculty to continue social distancing and mask wearing.
“We recently had two Greek organizations at Austin Peay host events where attendees later tested positive for COVID-19. In response to this small outbreak and to help mitigate potential spread, we have suspended all fraternity and sorority activities – in-person meetings and events – for two weeks,” Whiteside wrote.
That will continue through Wednesday, Oct. 21.
There are 26 students and four staff members at APSU who are positive for COVID-19, according to the email and APSU’s COVID-19 dashboard. This is the most new, positive cases APSU has dealt with since the semester began at the end of August, Whiteside said.
Whiteside also mentioned the possibility of disciplinary action for individuals on campus who do not follow the safety rules.
“Please remain diligent because we need your help in stopping the growing spread of this virus. Everybody on campus needs to do their part,” Whiteside said.
Persinger added said the measure was solely to keep possible infection rates down.