BREAKING: East Campus COVID-19 testing site to temporarily relocate to Mary Graydon Center Monday
By Zoe Bell | 04/26/2022Testing site will be permanently relocated to Beeghly Building, anticipated May 16
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Testing site will be permanently relocated to Beeghly Building, anticipated May 16
Temporary closures pose challenges for some students who rely on regular testing
Officials cite increase in levels of COVID-19 transmission in DC region in decision
1,485 total cases, one hospitalization reported during spring semester, according to dashboard
The policy change makes masks optional in classrooms and most campus locations
University cites low testing numbers on weekends
Students and faculty offer mixed reactions to the district’s decision
Testing is not the ‘definitive measure’ of University’s COVID-19 response, spokesperson confirms
University is taking steps to provide adequate masks, officials said
About 1,800 of students will be required to take PCR tests each week
University expected to announce surveillance testing guidelines Friday
University spokesperson cites $1 million cost to build testing clinic, 1:1 testing style
Previous guidelines told students KN95 masks were “expected,” but not required
Professors must wear masks while teaching, AU says
Majority of voting students also favor current dining safety protocols and increased dining options
Confused by the household limit? Here's The Eagle's guide to getting your tests today
'There was no plan'
University won’t provide tuition or housing discount during month of online operations, among updates
‘It is not the plan for us to stay virtual’ for entire semester, says SG President Brodie
Classes will resume in-person after Jan. 30, boosters required by Feb. 10
