UMass Amherst will ease COVID restrictions, lower risk level
Updated Feb 19, 2021;
Posted Feb 19, 2021
University of Massachusetts Amherst Chancellor Kumble Subbaswamy says the campus status will change from high-risk to elevated on Monday. Photo by Erik Kaplan
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AMHERST Two weeks of its strictest regulations will be eased on Monday when the University of Massachusetts Amherst will change its COVID-19 status from “high-risk” to “elevated.”
Some restrictions will remain, but others including a controversial warning of sanctions if students continued working at in-person jobs will be lifted.
“Severe restrictions were imposed to reduce the spread of the virus. These restrictions have moderated the initial surge. This improved public health outlook provides us the opportunity, anchored in a commitment to continue to strictly follow public health protocols, to lower our operational posture from High to Elevated,” a statement from Chancellor Kumb
Published: 2/19/2021 8:43:24 AM
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