CALGARY - Unvaccinated students and staff at three Alberta universities will have to get regular COVID-19 rapid tests to attend campus this fall. Edmonton’s University of Alberta, the University of Calgary and the University of Lethbridge released a joint return-to-school plan on Tuesday detailing rapid testing, vaccination and mask requirements. Face masks will be required in all public areas of the universities. A joint statement from the universities said the policies will maximize safety for in-person teaching and learning. A growing number of Canadian universities are requiring students and staff to be fully vaccinated to attend campus, including the University of Ottawa, University of Saskatchewan, University of Regina and University of Toronto.

Source: thestar August 17, 2021 18:02 UTC