Oregon marching band paused activities after members test positive for COVID-19

The University of Oregon marching band has paused all activities after around a dozen members tested positive for COVID-19 and will not perform in Friday night's game.

The band paused practices, performances, and related activity “out of an abundance of caution” after 14 members tested positive, according to a university statement.

”The decision to pause band activities was made in consultation with Lane County Public Health,” the statement adds. 

More: Lane County COVID-19 update, Oct. 15: Lane County reports 3 new COVID deaths

The band was set to perform Friday night as the Ducks played the Golden Bears. It would have been the first performance in more than a year. 

Marching band members who tested positive are required to isolate, the statement reads, and activities will remain paused “through at least next week.”

The university is not releasing more information or setting up interviews at this time, spokeswoman Kay Jarvis said.

 

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