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Inside OU's COVID-19 isolation housing: 'The lack of concern or care from the university has been infuriating.'

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Inside OU's COVID-19 isolation housing: 'The lack of concern or care from the university has been infuriating.'

Blaine Teague, culture reporter
Updated Sep 11, 2020
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Editor's note: Blaine Teague is a reporter for The OU Daily Culture Desk who was required to self-isolate on campus after being exposed to someone who tested positive for COVID-19. This is his account of his 14 days inside Traditions West.

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