COVID-19 Concerns Persist at Colleges Amid Resistance to Stricter Measures

As college campuses welcome students back for the fall semester, concerns about Covid-19 persist. Some universities are already reporting cases of infection and are urging students to get tested and stay up to date with vaccinations. Isolation protocols vary depending on available resources, with some students isolating in spare rooms or nearby hotels. While many colleges have relaxed testing and mask mandates, evidence of campus infections is emerging, prompting calls for transparency and vigilance. Campus health experts emphasize the need for surveillance and monitoring to understand the extent of the situation. Some universities continue to require vaccinations, but overall, there is little appetite for stricter public health controls on campuses.