Twenty-seven members of UGBC signed a letter urging the administration to suspend all in-person classes in light of the novel coronavirus outbreak.
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Professors Alter Courses in Response to Coronavirus Outbreak
Several Boston College professors have altered their course policies and schedules in response to the novel coronavirus outbreak, with some changing attendance policies and others moving classes online.
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Massachusetts Declares a State of Emergency as a Result of Coronavirus
Governor Charlie Baker declared a state of emergency in Massachusetts in response to coronavirus during a press conference at the State House on Tuesday.
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Boston Public Schools Cancel All Domestic School-Sponsored Trips due to Coronavirus
Boston Public Schools has canceled all domestic school-sponsored trips due to rising concerns of the coronavirus outbreak. The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education relieved schools of attendance and school year requirements, allowing them to make the decision to close in response to coronavirus.
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BC Says Rumors of Coronavirus, Class Cancelations Are False
BC has denied reports that it has made the decision to move all classes online due to the novel coronavirus and said there are no cases of the virus at BC
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Update: University Planning on Continuing Classes Despite Petition
A petition circulating in the BC community calls for the school to temporarily move all classes online in response to the coronavirus outbreak.
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BC Has Now Closed Italy, South Korea, China Abroad Programs
BC closed Italy and South Korea programs due to the coronavirus, citing government and CDC guidelines. Returning students are advised to self-quarantine.
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City of Newton Resident Tests Positive for Coronavirus
The City of Newton has formed an Emergency Management Committee to respond to the threat of coronavirus and has a page on its website to update residents about the virus.
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Newton Students and Teachers Asked to Stay Home After Returning from Italy
Newton North High School students and teachers who returned from a class trip to Italy completed their first week spent at home instead of in the classroom, as they were asked to stay out of school for two weeks.
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Parma Study Abroad Canceled Due to Coronavirus
OIP has closed the BC in Parma study abroad programs due to the outbreak of coronavirus in Italy. Twenty-seven students remain in different cities in Italy.
