Dalhousie urges homecoming partiers to not attend campus for a week
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The university is urging students to limit their interactions in public spaces and get tested. Students can get tested at a campus testing site or test-kit pickup location.
Dalhousie University is now strongly encouraging students who attended unsanctioned homecoming street parties over the weekend to not attend classes or on-campus activities for one week.
The request is effective immediately and will continue until Oct. 4.
“This weekend’s illegal gathering poses a potential risk to our ability to continue with a safe, sustainable in-person learning experience this fall,” said Frank Harvey, provost and vice-president academic for Dalhousie University, in a statement to staff and students Sunday night.
The university is also urging students to limit their interactions in public spaces and get tested for COVID-19.
Students can get tested at a campus testing site or test-kit pickup location, as well as a local pop-up rapid testing site.
“Even if your test is negative, we ask you to continue to not attend classes or on-campus activities for the full week and continue regular testing,” Harvey’s statement reads.
Students living in residence are asked to restrict their on-campus activities to their residence and dining halls.
“Students concerned about missing course material or assessments are to follow-up with their instructor. It is important to note that instructors are not required to provide alternate instruction outside of standard absence procedures,” said Harvey.
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