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Indiana University officials are recommending the closure of all Greek houses due to COVID-19.
Officials have said the positivity rate at some houses is above 50 percent. Stats for Greek houses can be found here.
The university has 40 Greek houses. The houses are not owned or operated by the university but by national organizations. The Evan Scholars house and Christian Fellowship house are not included in the recommendation.
IU cannot order the houses to close.
“IU expects the national organizations and housing corporations to work directly with students to make decisions about their living environment and find alternate arrangements,” the university said in a tweet.
On Wednesday, News 8 reported that 30 Greek houses had been placed under quarantine. Officials said they are not aware of any students having to be hospitalized.
The university has posted a frequently asked questions list here.