Boston College is no longer requiring masks on University shuttles, according to a BC Transportation and Parking tweet on Wednesday.
News, Top Story, On Campus
University Reports Second Highest Number of Undergrad COVID-19 Cases, Decrease from Previous Week
Boston College reported its second highest number of COVID-19 cases ever last week, with 210 undergraduate students testing positive out of 7,526 undergraduate tests—a positivity rate of 2.79 percent—according to the BC Forward website.
News, On Campus, Top Story
BC Implements New COVID-19 Protocols for Spring Semester
Boston College implemented new COVID-19 protocols for the spring semester, including a pre-second semester COVID-19 testing requirement, a temporary masking period, and changes to isolation and quarantine protocols, according to an email sent to students on Wednesday.
Opinions, Column
Coughing on Campus: The BC Plague
I remember the night that everything went wrong. Just like every other night, I was sitting in my twin XL bed mindlessly scrolling through social media, responding to emails, and of course, checking Herrd. Normally, checking Herrd means that I silently cackle at a variety of different, sort of stupid (but still funny) posts as…
Metro, Newton
Some Newton City Council Members In Favor of BC Mask Mandate
Members of the Newton City Council raised concerns about Boston College’s lack of a mask mandate as well as the potential effects of the University’s future construction plans during a Boston College Neighborhood Council meeting on Tuesday.
Metro, Newton
Newton Implements Indoor Mask Mandate for Public Places
An indoor mask mandate for public spaces in Newton will go into effect on Sept. 2, Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller announced in a statement on Thursday evening.
News, Top Story
Update: BC Reports 32 Undergrad Cases of COVID-19 During Pre-Semester Testing
Boston College reported 32 undergraduate COVID-19 cases out of 8,723 tests during pre-semester testing, which took place from Aug. 16 to Aug. 29, according to a University release from Tuesday. There were 46 total positives out of the 15,878 total community tests, a positivity rate of .29 percent.
News, Top Story
Boston Issues Indoor Mask Mandate for Public Spaces
Boston will enforce an indoor mask mandate for public spaces starting on Aug. 27, according to an announcement from Acting Mayor Kim Janey.
News, On Campus, Top Story, Administration, Coronavirus Updates
BC To Enforce Residence Hall Capacity Limits, Continue Surveillance Testing in the Fall
Boston College will enforce a guest limit in residence halls and continue asymptomatic surveillance testing during the fall semester, according to an email sent to BC students on Thursday.
News, Top Story
BC Lifts Mask Mandate, Social Distancing Requirements for Vaccinated Individuals
Boston College lifted its mask mandate for vaccinated individuals and rescinded all capacity limitations for on-campus classrooms, workspaces, and outdoor areas on Saturday, according to a May 28 announcement from Vice President for Human Resources David Trainor.
