3 Nova Scotia universities stop in-person exams as COVID-19 precaution
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Dalhousie University, Cape Breton University and Acadia University have announced they will stop offering in-person exams as of Tuesday in effort to control the spread of COVID-19 on their campuses.
As of 3 p.m. AT on Monday, there were 13 confirmed cases of COVID-19 at Dalhousie. Thirty-two people had tested positive on a rapid test and were awaiting PCR test results.
CBU had one confirmed case, with a number of people also awaiting PCR test results.
On Monday, the province announced 40 cases of the omicron variant have been found in Nova Scotia.
At Dalhousie, remaining exams will either be postponed, moved online or cancelled.
CBU said it's working on options like take-home exams, online exams, alternative assignments and other options deemed appropriate by teaching staff.
Acadia said starting Tuesday, all remaining exams will either be online, postponed or cancelled. Anyone scheduled to write an in-person exam Tuesday should hear from their professor on how to proceed. Employees are also encouraged to work remotely, when possible.
All in person events have also been cancelled at Acadia.
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