The Cavalier Daily: Students share their concerns on how U.Va. has been handling the pandemic10/23/2020 As the semester progresses, COVID-19 protocols and safety procedures have been frequently updated to ensure students’ and faculty members’ safety on Grounds. In response to these new adjustments, students share their concerns regarding COVID-19 testing, dining hall procedures, football games and more as they face challenges and struggles adjusting to school.
First-year College student Yuni Choi lives in Woody dormitory where several students tested positive for COVID-19 in September. In the days following their positive results, Choi became frustrated with how the University handled and organized COVID-19 testings in the first-year dorms. “Four girls on my floor got [COVID-19] … but U.Va. wouldn’t test the other girls in my dorm unless we were having symptoms,” Choi said. “This was incredibly frustrating and inconsiderate of U.Va. to bring students on Grounds but not provide free, adequate support and testing when people have most likely been exposed to the virus.” On Oct. 13, the University announced changes to its approach to student testing, now requiring that all students living in on-Grounds residence halls be tested at least once every nine days. The efforts include expanded testing for students living off-Grounds as well. Read the full story by The Cavalier Daily HERE.
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