A Carleton University employee has tested positive for COVID-19, the illness caused by the novel coronavirus — marking the first case within the university community, according to the Ottawa school’s president.
In a note sent via email and posted to Carleton’s website, President and Vice-Chancellor Benoit-Antoine Bacon said the unidentified employee is “receiving appropriate medical attention and care.” “I am confident that due to the rapid implementation of social distancing measures at Carleton and across the province, our colleague has not been in close contact with many other members of our community.” Most Carleton employees have been working from home since March 13 and students are finishing the winter semester remotely, Bacon said.