By Canadian Press

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Rapid testing to be required for unvaccinated at three Alberta universities

Aug 17, 2021 | 1:55 PM

CALGARY – Unvaccinated students and staff at three Alberta universities will have to get regular COVID-19 rapid tests to attend campus this fall.

Edmonton’s University of Alberta, the University of Calgary and the University of Lethbridge have released a joint return-to-school plan detailing rapid testing, vaccination and mask requirements.

The three research schools say they won’t mandate vaccinations, like some others in Canada have, but anyone who refuses to disclose vaccination status or who is not fully immunized will need to regularly test negative to attend campus.

Face masks will be required in all public areas of the universities.

The joint statement says the policies will maximize safety for in-person teaching and learning.

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(The Canadian Press)