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UVA Extends Masking Policy; Revisions By Oct 1

Deanna See

Coronavirus Concerns Affect Some Students Abroad

COVID UPDATE: Over half of saliva samples collected from prevalence testing are being used...

Julian David

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA- It’s no coincidence that sinks and showers in first-year dorms suddenly began flowing better than ever just as UVA ramped up its prevalence testing capacity. In addition to adhering to restrictions that wholly...

Day in the Life: COVID Positive

Evan Sooklal

Hey y’all! My name is Evan Sooklal, and I am a third year Astrophysics (technically Astronomy-Physics) major here at the UVA College of Arts & Crafts! So, hear me out… I came down with...

University Expands Outdoor Gathering Limits to 25 Individuals

Nina Dickenson

In response to a continuous decline in University COVID-19 cases, and in time for warmer Spring weather ahead, Dean Allen Groves’ most recent email on Tuesday evening provided relaxed guidelines for outdoor gatherings. The email...

Ralph Northam Encourages Virginians to “Stay at Home,” Closes Schools and More

Kyra Min

At a press conference on Monday, Governor Ralph Northam announced a series of new restrictions throughout the state of Virginia in order to combat the spread of coronavirus. These regulations will begin 11:59 pm...

Flexibility in Returning to Grounds: Jim Ryan’s Latest

Amelia Delphos

This afternoon, Jim Ryan sent out an email to the UVA community detailing the plan for the Fall at UVA. Students will have the choice whether or not to return to grounds. UVA will...

Vaccine Appointments Open for Students

Deanna See

This Monday, UVA students will receive personalized links to schedule a COVID-19 vaccination appointment in Charlottesville. The vaccines will be administered at the COVID Community Vaccination Center in the Seminole Square Shopping Center, 393 Hillsdale...

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