Campus scenes on the downtown campus Friday, Sept. 11, 2020. WVU Photo/Jennifer Shephard
Hatfields at the Mountainlair temporarily closed today (Sept. 20) after West Virginia University was notified of a COVID-19 exposure at the dining hall.
The University immediately implemented its safety protocols, initiating a deep cleaning of the space. Hatfields is expected to reopen at 4:30 p.m. today for dinner service.
WVU is working closely with the Monongalia County Health Department in its case investigation and contract tracing.
WVU’s dining facilities underwent significant changes prior to the start of the semester to enhance health and safety precautions. As a result, anyone who visited the Hatfields location should self-monitor for symptoms, but health experts say potential exposure in this environment is minimal.
Students and employees can learn more about how to respond to potential COVID-19 exposure at the What to Do If ... page of the Return to Campus website.
Additionally, all faculty, staff and students are reminded to participate in the daily wellness survey to help the University monitor COVID-19 infection rates and community spread.
The Hugh Baby’s location at Evansdale Crossing is expected to reopen on Thursday, Sept. 24, after a reported exposure earlier this month.
WVU Dining Services previously announced a COVID-19 exposure at the Starbucks location at The Market @ UPlace. The storefront reopened on Sept. 18 after a deep cleaning.
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