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ANN ARBOR, Mich. – On Thursday, the University of Michigan added outside testing to its COVID-19 dashboard resulting in an increase in the number of positive cases reported. The dashboard reflects cases in students, faculty, staff and alumni on the Ann Arbor campus and now includes cases from outside testing and U-M testing. “University officials have seen a significant increase in positive cases this week with the majority of the increase the result of students being tested at off-campus facilities," states an update on the dashboard. Information on the dashboard is also pulled from University Health Service and Occupational Health Services. Related: University of Michigan to ramp up asymptomatic, saliva-based COVID-19 testing in October

ANN ARBOR – Approximately 220 students who reside in University of Michigan’s South Quad residence hall tested negative for COVID-19 after a cluster of cases was identified in the building on Sept. 18. After 19 positive cases were confirmed in the dorm, the University Health Service set up a pop-up testing site with the guidance of the Washtenaw County Health Department and in coordination with the School of Public Health and U-M Housing. Students residing in the two floors identified as the source of the cluster were tested within 36 hours. Although none were experiencing COVID-19 symptoms and had no close contact with those who tested positive, the university conducted the tests out of an abundance of caution. Starting in early October, U-M will introduce a widespread, voluntary testing program for asymptomatic students, faculty and staff on campus using samples of saliva.