Coronavirus: First University of Cincinnati member tests positive, is hospitalized

University of Cincinnati President Neville Pinto announced Tuesday afternoon the first novel coronavirus case has been confirmed within the university community.

The person with COVID-19, the disease caused by the virus, is receiving treatment in a hospital, Pinto wrote in an email to staff and students.

"I want to express to them my best wishes for a full and speedy recovery," Pinto wrote.

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Pinto said he would not share information about the person's identity and encouraged others to do the same.

"We are collaborating with local, state and community health officials to identify and notify any people who may have been in close contact with this individual," Pinto wrote. "In line with health protocols, health officials will give those individuals instructions and guidance."

Last week, Miami University announced a member of its community had the virus.

Ohio State University previously said two members of the institution's community tested positive for the virus.

UC students, faculty, staff and visitors are asked to report if they've tested positive for COVID-19 to COVIDWatch@uc.edu.

Pinto called on UC members to follow CDC health guidelines.

"Our collective health will only be as good as our individual resolve," Pinto wrote.

Ohio had 1,933 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus as of Monday afternoon, the Ohio Department of Health reported. Of those, 475 were hospitalized and 39 have died.