The University of Georgia reported 33 COVID-19 cases over the week of March 22-28, a steady but slight increase from the 32 cases a week before. Since the start of 2021, the university has reported 1,445 positive cases. Since the start of the pandemic, UGA has reported 6,749 positive cases. Of the 33 cases reported this week, nine were from UGAâs surveillance testing program for volunteers without symptoms; eight were from the University Health Centerâs testing program primarily for students with symptoms; two were from Athens testing sites and the remaining 14 were from the âotherâ category, which includes positive tests both inside and outside of Athens. In total, 30 students and three employees tested positive.