The University of Notre Dame has seen a significant uptick in COVID-19 cases this week as students are in their second week of classes for the semester.
Monday saw 418 COVID-19 tests administered with 80 positive tests on campus and quick action was taken by officials a day later as President Rev. John Jenkins announced the closure of campus for two weeks and all classes being done online.
Jenkins add Notre Dame will not expel or discipline students engaged in off-campus parties or gatherings, to encourage students to come forward for contact tracing.
However, Jenkins adds if the university learns of violations through other means, discipline could occur.
— Pete Sampson (@PeteSampson_) August 18, 2020
In order to encourage contact tracing the University also won’t punish students for attending off campus parties at this point.
Jenkins add Notre Dame will not expel or discipline students engaged in off-campus parties or gatherings, to encourage students to come forward for contact tracing.
However, Jenkins adds if the university learns of violations through other means, discipline could occur.
— Pete Sampson (@PeteSampson_) August 18, 2020
This comes just a day after the University of North Carolina shut down their campus after an outbreak there.
I get young adults not making smart decisions as I’m as guilty as anyone of not thinking wisely far too often during college.
If Notre Dame students have any interest in watching their football team this fall, they’ll start wisening up a bit with how they spend their free time the next few weeks.