A Georgetown University student died Tuesday after apparently battling a bout of meningitis, school officials say. News4’s Darcy Spencer reports.
A Georgetown University student died Tuesday after apparently battling a bout of meningitis, school officials say.
Andrea Jaime, a sophomore at the School of Nursing and Health Studies, passed away at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital.
Several days ago, Jaime tweeted she had a fever of 105 degrees.
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 the 19-year-old'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."
Jaime, who is originally from Bogota, Columbia, graduated from Coral Gables Senior High School in Miami, Florida, according to the school's newspaper.
"I know she was in a sorority, she was a really nice girl. I don't know her personally, but everyone's going to remember her," one student said.
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Students gathered with heavy hearts Tuesday night for a prayer service in Jaime's honor.
"It's just sad," another student added. "Being a college student you don't expect someone to pass away like that. It's surreal."
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.
