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Covid-19 on Campus and in Cambridge: Latest Case Count and Updates
The latest information about Covid-19 test results and vaccination rates at Harvard and in Cambridge and statuses of city and campus reopening.
Harvard Reports High Vaccination Rates Among Students and Employees Ahead of Full Reopening
Just days ahead of move-in for the fall semester, 93 percent of Harvard employees and 87 percent of students are fully vaccinated against Covid-19, University administrators wrote in an email to affiliates Wednesday.
Some International Students Left Searching for Vaccine Options to Meet Harvard’s Fall Vaccine Requirement
Some international students, including incoming freshmen, reported navigating hurdles to get vaccinated this summer before in-person life at Harvard resumes in the fall.
Answering Your Questions about the Covid-19 Vaccine, in Animations
Here are the answers to some of the most common questions about Covid-19 vaccinations in Massachusetts, in animated form.
‘Misleading to the Public’: Students, Experts Criticize Harvard Study Suggesting Early Emergence of Covid-19 in Wuhan
A June 2020 research article suggested that the novel coronavirus emerged in Wuhan earlier than the documented start of the pandemic in December 2019. Upon closer examination, two SEAS graduate students found what they believed to be multiple flaws in the presentation and methods of the study.
Ahead of New Mass. Vaccine Eligibility, Some Undergraduates Already Qualified for Vaccinations
Ahead of Covid-19 vaccine eligibility in Massachusetts opening to all residents 16 years and older on Monday, a number of Harvard students have secured their doses in alternative ways, from qualifying for an earlier phase to getting their hands on a leftover dose.
Vaccine Supply at Harvard Will Remain Scarce Until April, Health Services Director Says
Harvard University Health Services Director Giang T. Nguyen said in a Friday interview he anticipates that state vaccine shipments will remain low through March but is “hopeful” that supplies will increase in April, in time to send students home for the summer vaccinated.
FAS Dean Gay Says Harvard Planning for ‘Full Return’ in Fall 2021
Faculty of Arts and Sciences Dean Claudine Gay said in a Friday interview that Harvard is currently planning for fall 2021 with the “overriding goal” of “charting a path to a full return for our students, our faculty, and staff.”
Ivy League Cancels Spring Sports Season (Again) Due to Covid-19
The Ivy League will not hold a spring sports season, the Ivy League presidents announced Thursday, nearly one year after the conference first canceled athletics competition as a result of the coronavirus crisis.
Undergraduates ‘Surprised,’ ‘Hopeful,’ As College Advances into Level Three of Campus Reopening
Harvard undergraduates residing on campus said they were surprised and excited after the Dean of Students Office announced the College would move into “Level 3: Yellow” of its campus reopening plan Monday.
Cambridge Vaccine Rollout Limited by Statewide Supply Shortages
Cambridge began vaccinating residents 75 or older at the beginning of February as it entered the next phase of its Covid-19 vaccination program, though statewide and national vaccine shortages continue to hamper its rollout.
As State Moves to Phase Two, Harvard Health Services Lacks Vaccines for 75 and Older Patients
Harvard University Health Services does not have the vaccine supply to begin vaccinating patients aged 75 and older, even as Massachusetts enters Phase 2 of its vaccine distribution plan.
Harvard Cultural Groups Look to Build On Successes of Virtual Fall Semester
Members of the Class of 2024 had limited social interaction in the fall semester due to most facets of campus life — classes, extracurriculars, socials — being rendered virtual. Still, they said, campus cultural groups played an important role in supporting their transition to college life.
The New 'Normal': Students Move Back In to Covid-Modified Dorms For Spring Semester
Students invited to live in residence this semester will encounter a far-from-normal campus experience, which began for many this week with a move-in process modified for the pandemic era.
Harvard Researchers Find Mothers Rarely Pass on the COVID-19 Virus or Antibodies to Newborns
Pregnant women infected with SARS-CoV-2 during their third trimester are unlikely to pass on the virus or protective antibodies to their newborn, according to two studies by Harvard Medical School researchers published last month.
More than 200 Students Violated Harvard’s Covid-19 Rules During Fall Semester, Report Says
More than 200 students violated Harvard College’s community compact throughout the fall semester, according to an interim report released by the Dean of Students Office Thursday.
Virtual Semester Reflections Graphic
Harvard's first full virtual semester, which concluded Dec. 20, drew mixed reviews from students and faculty.
Off-Campus Students Seek Testing Alternatives As Harvard Pilot Ends
The University's off-campus COVID-19 testing pilot program was met with praise by students who used it.
Harvard Will Expand Spring Housing to Fill 3,100 Beds, Favoring Upperclassmen
Harvard will expand the number of undergraduates invited to live on campus next semester, including College seniors and juniors who enrolled this fall, as classes continue online.
‘A Huge Disruption’: Students Testing Positive for COVID-19 Report Confusing HUHS Communication
Nearly a dozen students interviewed by The Crimson said they often felt puzzled by the University’s testing and tracing infrastructure. Some said they did not know how to interpret contradictory test results; others were unsure whether and for how long they should isolate.
As Students Vacate Campus Before Thanksgiving, Quarantines Keep Some Behind
The majority of students living in residence this fall departed Harvard’s campus by the College’s fall move-out date on Sunday. Left behind, though, are a number of undergraduates who are quarantining and isolating on the empty campus into the holiday break.
Harvard Provost Garber Reflects on Rising Campus COVID-19 Cases, Spring Planning
University Provost Alan M. Garber ’76 said the experience of the fall semester provided administrators with more information, like “knowing how well our testing and contact tracing works.”
Ivy League Cancels Winter Sports Season as COVID-19 Cases Rise
Harvard and the seven other Ivy League institutions have canceled the winter sports season as the number of coronavirus cases climbs in Massachusetts and across the nation, according to Director of Harvard Athletics Erin McDermott.
MGH Researchers Use Artificial Intelligence for COVID-19 Prognosis Prediction
Researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital, an affiliate of Harvard Medical School, have created a new artificial intelligence-based tool for predicting the prognosis of potential COVID-19 patients.
Harvard Dismisses Three Students from Dorms After September Indoor Party
Harvard sent home three freshmen living in Mather House last weekend after finding that they hosted a party in the house with at least three other guests last month, according to five freshmen on campus with knowledge of the matter.