Duke joins list of universities requiring boosters

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

Duke University announced this week that it will require students, staff, and faculty to receive booster doses of the coronavirus vaccine, joining a list of other universities expanding vaccine mandates.

In a letter sent on Monday, Duke leaders wrote they implemented the new mandate due to rapidly rising cases of the omicron variant.

"We are closely monitoring national, local and campus conditions in consultation with our infectious disease and public health specialists to determine if we need to make any changes in plans for the start of the Spring semester in January," Duke said in its statement.

"In the meantime, it is vital that we take the necessary steps to keep our campus and community safe. Effective immediately, Duke University, Duke University Health System and the Private Diagnostic Clinic will require all students and employees to provide proof of receiving the COVID-19 booster shot in January or as soon as they are eligible under CDC and state guidelines," the statement said.

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[DarthDem]

1. Excellent!

Another well-known school to add to the list.

[nolabear]

2. Yay Duke! Mr Bear's Alma mater.

We met when he was in school there and I worked in a research lab. Interesting place, Duke. Part NC small town, part sophisticated college town. Three, actually. NC State and UNC are both close by.