At least 7 colleges have announced booster shot requirements in the state.
New Jersey Institute of Technology became the latest college Thursday to announce a booster requirement for all students, faculty and staff. All who are eligible for the additional immunization will need to show proof of a booster shot by Jan. 31, school officials said., including Princeton University, Rutgers University, Drew University, Stevens Institute of Technology, St. Peter’s University and Felician University.
Mandating boosters for students and staff will help keep college campuses open and mitigate the spread of the virus, college officials say. The latest COVID activity map placed all 21 of New Jersey’s counties in, meaning there is “very high” virus spread statewide as the nation reckons with the largest spike in cases, as well as the omicron variant’s impact.
, also joined over a dozen colleges in shifting the start of its spring semester online. Classes will be held remotely from Jan. 18 — when the term starts — to Jan. 30. In-person classes are set to start Jan. 31 and conclude in mid-May.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Cowboys' Tyron Smith & Anthony Brown Added To COVID-19 ListTwo more Dallas starters were added to the COVID-19 list on Thursday, Jan 6, just one day after rookie linebacker Micah Parsons went into protocol.
Read more »
Travel gets tricky – again – amid latest COVID surge, but this time I’m goingThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention last week advised that fully vaccinated Americans should not get on cruise ships. And the airlines continue to cancel hundreds of flights a day because of pandemic-related staffing shortages.
Read more »
Anti-Vax Radio Host Who Got COVID at QAnon-Friendly Conference DiesFar-right podcast host Douglas Kuzma has died while battling the coronavirus, which he contracted after attending a QAnon-friendly gathering in Texas that right-wingers baselessly claimed was the victim of an anthrax attack
Read more »
The CDC Just Announced New Recommendations for COVID-19 Boosters—Here’s What to KnowThe waiting period just got shorter.
Read more »
Starbucks Just Announced a New COVID-19 Policy for EmployeesThe coffee giant joins several companies with its new policy.
Read more »
Bears place QB Justin Fields on reserve/COVID-19 listQuarterback Justin Fields has been placed on reserve following COVID-19 protocols, according to a news release from the Chicago Bears.
Read more »