Georgetown University officials say a nursing student passed away after apparently battling a bout of meningitis.
Andrea Jaime, a sophomore at the School of Nursing and Health Studies, passed away Monday at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital.
According to a letter shared by university officials, students and teachers at the school do not need to take additional action. Tests are underway to confirm Jaime's cause of death.
"This is difficult news for the many members of the Georgetown community who know Andrea," officials said in a letter sent to students Tuesday. "Georgetown officials have been in touch with Andrea's family and will continue to provide support and assistance to them. Please join us in remembering Andrea's family and friends in your thoughts and prayers during this time."
A prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Dahlgren Quandrangle.
If you are a student at Georgetown and concerned about your health, you're asked to call the student health center at 202-687-2200 or 202-44-7243.
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