to students, faculty, and staff that the rise in positive coronavirus cases is "unacceptable." He stressed that violations of health and safety protocols "both on and off campus" are subject to "harsh disciplinary action, up to and including suspension from UA." However, he noted that "completing the fall semester together" is his goal.
The University of Alabama did not immediately respond to Business Insider's request for comment on whether its plans to reopen have changed since the spike in COVID-19 cases. Meanwhile, the student newspaper published an opinion column one day after reopening that criticized the university, appearing to fault campus officials for setting a poor example for students. "Students have taken the University's requirements as suggestions solely because administration has as well," the column read in part.
Colleges across the country are changing plans as they witness spikes in coronavirus cases after reopening. The
they are gambling with students lives
False start for universities across the U.S. Some have reported a lack of adequate infrastructure and organization at schools when students returned. However, others point to reckless behavior by undergrads. Views: theobserver, CNN, & VanderbiltU
By my calculations 560 of 30,000 is less than 2%. So 98% of the students are healthy and people are calling for a shutdown? I don’t get it....
Wait, so...everyone at the University of Alabama was tested a week ago, and they were all negative, and now, 6 days later, they were tested again, and lo, because of the students mixing, there are 500 coronavirus cases? That's the sort of thing you're implying.
Good. Herd immunity well under way.
OPEN THE SCHOOLS !!! realDonaldTrump