MU releases numbers on COVID-19, enrollment

The University of Missouri has launched an online dashboard showing how many students have COVID-19.

The school said Monday there are currently 159 active cases of coronavirus among students. At least 168 students have tested positive since Aug. 19. All of the students are in isolation, but none have gone to the hospital.

MU also announced a four percent increase in enrollment compared to last fall, for a total of 30,849. They also reported a record retention rate of 90 percent for last year’s freshman class.