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BC Lifts Mask Mandate on University Shuttles

Amy Palmer • April 20, 2022

Boston College is no longer requiring masks on University shuttles, according to a BC Transportation and Parking tweet on Wednesday.

University Reports Second Highest Number of Undergrad COVID-19 Cases, Decrease from Previous Week

Amy Palmer and Erin Shannon • January 24, 2022

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.

BC Implements New COVID-19 Protocols for Spring Semester

Erin Shannon • January 5, 2022

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.

Coughing on Campus: The BC Plague

Cameron Walker • October 3, 2021

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....

Some Newton City Council Members In Favor of BC Mask Mandate

Gavin Zhang • October 3, 2021

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.

Newton Implements Indoor Mask Mandate for Public Places

Julia Remick • August 28, 2021

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.

Update: BC Reports 32 Undergrad Cases of COVID-19 During Pre-Semester Testing

Victor Stefanescu and Julia Kiersznowski • August 28, 2021

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.

Boston Issues Indoor Mask Mandate for Public Spaces

Amy Palmer • August 20, 2021

Boston will enforce an indoor mask mandate for public spaces starting on Aug. 27, according to an announcement from Acting Mayor Kim Janey.

BC To Enforce Residence Hall Capacity Limits, Continue Surveillance Testing in the Fall

Megan Kelly and Julia Kiersznowski • July 29, 2021

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.

BC Lifts Mask Mandate, Social Distancing Requirements for Vaccinated Individuals

Megan Kelly • June 4, 2021

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.