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SCRANTON &mdash; A University of Scranton student who participated in Parade Day parties earlier this month has tested positive for COVID-19, school President Rev. Scott R. Pilarz announced Monday.
				It is not clear where or precisely when the student contracted the virus, <a href="https://www.scranton.edu/covid-19/documents/confirmed-case.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Pilarz wrote in a letter posted to the university&rsquo;s website</a>, but the individual attended student gatherings on 400 block of Clay Avenue in Scranton on March 14.
				While the city&rsquo;s popular St. Patrick&rsquo;s Day parade was not held as usual that day, many bars remained open and parties were held across Scranton. <a href="https://www.timesleader.com/news/776519/wolf-orders-non-essential-pa-businesses-to-close" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Gov. Tom Wolf&rsquo;s order closing non-essential businesses statewide</a> had not yet been issued at that time.
				The student first developed symptoms late last week, getting tested for COVID-19 after consulting a physician. The test was positive. The student, who lives off campus, is recovering from symptoms at home, Pilarz added.
				&ldquo;Even though we have known that the coronavirus could and would touch our community, this is certainly difficult news to receive, causing anxiety and fear. It is the reason behind the precautions we have taken and continue to take as we try to cope with this unprecedented situation,&rdquo; Pilarz wrote.
				&ldquo;We must and will continue to practice social distancing and try to minimize the risk to all members of our community. We will continue to support faculty, staff, and administrators as we work remotely to minimize the number of those on campus and teach courses remotely at least through the end of Easter break,&rdquo; he added.

Pilarz: U of Scranton student who partied on Parade Day has coronavirus