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The Daily Free Press

The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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International students face unique challenges with mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for the Fall

Madhri Yehiya April 16, 2021
Students cited concerns around travel restrictions and receiving vaccines not approved by BU.
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BU announces student COVID-19 vaccination requirement for Fall 2021

Jesús Marrero Suárez April 12, 2021
The vaccine will be mandatory to return to campus in order to facilitate in-person learning.
vaccination center at boston university fitness and recreation center

BU community reflects on vaccination experiences thus far

Jesús Marrero Suárez March 31, 2021
Students, faculty and staff share how they got their vaccines as the state's rollout continues.
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Boston moves into modified Phase Four of reopening plan

Isabella Abraham March 24, 2021
The move comes with increased citywide vaccinations and a decrease in new COVID-19 cases.
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Mass vaccination site opens at Roxbury Community College

Isabella Abraham March 3, 2021
CIC’s operations opened with an initial dosage capacity of 800 Pfizer-BioNTech vaccinations per day, with plans to increase that number to 2,500 daily appointments in a month’s time —half will be reserved for local residents.
Vaccination site at Boston University fitness and recreation center

BU proceeds with Phase Two vaccinations, faces limited supply

Rin Velasco February 25, 2021
Boston University is currently moving forward with COVID-19 vaccinations of students with two or more medical conditions, but the process is experiencing setbacks from a limited supply, said a BU Medical Advisory Group member.
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Let Your Hair Down: Returning to ‘normal’ life is more complicated than it may seem

Hannah Bohn February 9, 2021
A lot of us are now accustomed to spending more time alone with ourselves — time we have to truly self-reflect and contemplate our choices. Now, the idea of even seeing a friend can feel like a large event or chore that requires a significant output of energy.
Boston Medical Center. The BMC received its first shipment of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine Dec. 14. COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

Boston Medical Center receives its first doses of Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine

Juncheng Quan December 20, 2020
The vaccine arrived at BMC, which is affiliated with BU's School of Medicine, on Dec. 14.
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