Us university suspends in person classes over virus concerns
Here are a few recent examples of US universities that have suspended in-person classes due to concerns over the COVID-19 virus:
- University of Notre Dame: On March 17, 2020, the University of Notre Dame announced that it would be suspending in-person classes for the remainder of the spring semester, effective March 18. The decision was made in response to the growing number of COVID-19 cases in the region.
- Harvard University: On March 10, 2020, Harvard University announced that it would be transitioning to remote learning for the remainder of the spring semester, effective March 23. The decision was made in response to the increasing number of COVID-19 cases in the Boston area.
- University of Michigan: On March 11, 2020, the University of Michigan announced that it would be suspending in-person classes for the remainder of the spring semester, effective March 16. The decision was made in response to the growing number of COVID-19 cases in the state.
- University of California, Berkeley: On March 12, 2020, the University of California, Berkeley announced that it would be suspending in-person classes for the remainder of the spring semester, effective March 16. The decision was made in response to the increasing number of COVID-19 cases in the Bay Area.
- Columbia University: On March 13, 2020, Columbia University announced that it would be suspending in-person classes for the remainder of the spring semester, effective March 20. The decision was made in response to the growing number of COVID-19 cases in New York City.
- University of Washington: On March 11, 2020, the University of Washington announced that it would be suspending in-person classes for the remainder of the spring semester, effective March 16. The decision was made in response to the growing number of COVID-19 cases in the state.
- University of Texas at Austin: On March 12, 2020, the University of Texas at Austin announced that it would be suspending in-person classes for the remainder of the spring semester, effective March 16. The decision was made in response to the growing number of COVID-19 cases in the state.
These are just a few examples of US universities that have suspended in-person classes due to concerns over the COVID-19 virus. Many other universities have also made similar decisions in response to the pandemic.