The University of Alabama has announced that it will be ending COVID-19 protocols on campus. alnews universityofalabama alabamanewsnetwork
In a statement, the university says that with case numbers falling and the widespread availability of vaccines and treatments, and in consultation with public health guidance, it is taking the following action:Campus-provided quarantine and isolation space will be phased out over the rest of the semester.The university says masking will remain in effect in patient care areas and on public transportation, as mandated by federal law.
Those who are sick or symptomatic may test at the Student Health Center or University Medical Center, seek treatment and stay home when advised. Those at heightened risk — and especially those who are unvaccinated — are strongly advised to be vaccinated, boosted, continue to wear masks and continue to limit their interactions with others.Student weekly cases have fallen from a high of 393 to 23 last week.Quarantine-isolation space usage has been as low as zero.
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