But since then, the U.S. has seen almost 3 million more COVID-19 cases and 60,000 deaths. With classes set to begin in two days, how does Cornell’s model hold up to reality? Within a week of in-person instruction, UNC saw two clusters — five or more cases in close proximity — of COVID-19 cases, and soon after, identified two more. Since colleges nationwide reversed their fall plans, Cornell is now trying to ensure it has sufficient quarantine capacity. Three months ago, Frazier anticipated that Cornell would need to test students every five days to effectively control community spread.

Source: Daily Sun August 31, 2020 19:52 UTC