Auburn University is a public institution that was founded in 1856. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. View pictures, videos, stats and more at al.com. “We’re really having, right now, a bit of a lull, which is a good thing,” Dr. Fred Kam, director of the Auburn University Medical Clinic, said about the number of new virus cases on campus. Of the 2,304 reported deaths, 40 are from Chambers County, 49 from Lee County, 17 from Macon County, two from Russell County and 83 from Tallapoosa County. Of the 53 self-reported cases, 52 were reported on its main campus and one was reported at the Auburn University airport. Data provided Tuesday represents students, employees and contractors who self-reported positive test results to Auburn University and those who tested positive through the AU GuideSafe Sentinel testing, according to the school's COVID-19 data dashboard. The following is a look at the total number of confirmed cases, probable cases and combined total cases for other east Alabama counties: The following is the average number of new confirmed cases, excluding probable cases, in east Alabama counties over the past 14 days: There were 131,988 confirmed cases, 14,596 probable cases and 2,304 virus-related deaths in Alabama as of Tuesday night, according to ADPH. State prosecutors aren’t buying former Alabama Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard’s bid to get out of jail early based on time already served a…. Auburn University students returned to campus Monday for the first day of class. The Auburn Alumni Association has launched a face mask initiative through which Auburn alumni and friends can purchase exclusive, limited edition Auburn face masks for personal use while also donating a mask to an underserved area of Alabama. White House coronavirus response coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx visited Auburn University on Thursday and had strong words for school parents. There have been 1,330 self-reported COVID-19 cases since Aug. 17, according to Auburn University data. Auburn University has developed into one of the largest universities in the South, remaining in the educational forefront with its traditional blend of arts and applied science and changing with the needs of today while living with a respect for the traditions and spirit that are Auburn. The university said that 53 new virus cases were reported to the school during the week ending on Sept. 20, about half as many as the previous week. Enjoy more articles by logging in or creating a free account. A Smiths Station man is facing more than 20 child sex charges, including sexual torture and sexual abuse, after a joint investigation by the L…. Auburn University's reported COVID-19 cases decline. East Alabama Medical Center saw a slight rise in its number of COVID-19 hospitalized during the weekend. Officials say while the two Auburn Oaks planted in … Auburn University released this graphic Tuesday showing the total number of Auburn University students, faculty and staff who have self-reported positive COVID-19 cases. The school also reported a 0 percent positivity rate among those tested through its sentinel testing, according to data released Tuesday afternoon. The program selects random members of the Auburn University community to be tested for COVID-19 each week, the university said. Auburn University tested 159 people through the sentinel testing program last week, the lowest total tested through the program since it began soon after Labor Day weekend. You can cancel at any time. There were 3,800 confirmed virus cases and 1,965 probable cases for a combined total of 5,765 virus cases in Lee County as of Tuesday night. Kam hopes that the latest numbers will be just the beginning of a decline in COVID-19 cases among community members, but he said this week is the week he will or won’t see a spike in cases due to Labor Day weekend. You have permission to edit this article. Auburn University students returned to campus Monday for the first day of class. Chambers and Tallapoosa counties each added one confirmed and one probable case, Macon County added one probable case and Russell County added two confirmed cases on Monday, according to APDH data.