NYU implores students to follow COVID-19 safety guidelines after the school received reports of 'large crowds of young people' who congregated at a nearby park Sunday night, including some people who did not appear to be wearing masks or social distancing.
New York University implored students to follow COVID-19 safety guidelines after the school received reports of"large crowds of young people" who congregated at a nearby park Sunday night, including some people who did not appear to be wearing masks or social distancing.
"[T]he expectations we have set for NYU students apply both on-campus and off-campus," Marc Wais, NYU's senior vice president for student affairs, said in a message to students that was"We are investigating the circumstances from last night and any students who have violated our expectations will be subject to disciplinary action," Wais added.
for violating the school's new COVID-19 policies. The school did not provide details about the suspensions. "Please don't be the next. Avoid parties and bars. Wear a mask. Keep your distance," NYU said in a tweet. More than 20 NYU students have been suspended so far. Please don't be the next. Avoid parties and bars. Wear a mask. Keep your distance.
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