Student Health Services at Moffitt Health Center
Monitoring Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Last update: September 21, 2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Testing Numbers at Moffitt Heath Center
Testing numbers are updated weekly on Monday afternoons.
The Moffitt Health Center serves USM students, faculty, staff, and immediate family members.
Daily Testing Numbers - All Categories
Weekly Testing Numbers - All Categories
| Week 1 - August 17-21 Positivity Rate = 7% | ||
| Total Tests: 75 | Positives: 5 | Negatives: 70 |
| Week 2 - August 24-28 Positivity Rate = 17% | ||
| Total Tests: 101 | Positives: 17 | Negatives: 84 |
| Week 3 - August 31 - September 4 Positivity Rate = 8% | ||
| Total Tests: 205 | Positives: 19 | Negatives: 186 |
| Week 4 - September 8-11 Positivity Rate = 13% | ||
| Total Tests: 130 | Positives: 17 | Negatives: 113 |
Cumulative Testing Numbers - Fall 2020
The cumulative data listed below represents the total number of tests conducted across all categories since August 5th.
Health Center Updates
How To Get Tested for COVID-19
Testing for Current Infection or Previous Exposure
We are taking all precautions to keep our campus community—including patients and employees—safe. A facemask is required upon entering the clinic. Your safety and health are our priorities as we help you.
For at-risk populations and those who prefer to stay at home, telehealth appointments are also available, allowing you access to a provider over the phone.
Moffitt Health Center is Offering Several Ways to Test for COVID-19
Testing is available on the Hattiesburg campus only.
*Type of test conducted (rapid swab vs. PCR swab) will be determined at the provider's discretion based on the patient's specific situation.*
There is no charge to patients for COVID-19 testing, regardless of insurance coverage. Patients without insurance will not be billed for COVID-19 testing.
PCR Swab Test: This test is FDA approved and performed with a swab of your nasal passages to determine if you currently have an active COVID-19 infection. Most results are available in 1-3 days.
Rapid Swab Test: This test is a new FDA approved molecular immunoassay technology and performed with a swab of your nasal passages to determine if you currently have an active COVID-19 infection. Results are available same day.
Rapid Surveillance Testing is available for patients with NO symptoms and NO close contact exposure.
Antibody Blood Test: This FDA approved test determines if you have antibodies to COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2
IgG). This test can show previous infection or exposure to the disease. Most results are available in 1-2 days.
Check back regularly for updated information from Moffitt Health Center.
University COVID-19 Updates
For all USM updates and communications, visit the Southern Miss COVID-19 Response website.
Visit Flight Path: Fall 2020 for information on the Fall 2020 semester. This site contains updated health and safety protocols, academic course delivery details, and includes information about Community Standards, housing and dining, academic success, as well as additional student, faculty and staff resources.
Additional Information
Interactive Case Maps
State Resources
- Mississippi Department of Health - Coronavirus Summary
- Mississippi Department of Health - Coronavirus FAQs
- Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) : Mississippi COVID-19 Hotline
- Accessible from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
- 1-877-978-6453
- Cough and Fever Clinic
National Resources
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Coronavirus Summary
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Coronavirus Fact Sheet
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - What the Public Should Do
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Coronavirus FAQs
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Cases in U.S.
- American College Health Association - Coronavirus Update