Wayne State University requires vaccinations for all campus dorm residents

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By Ashanti Lee Seabron

(DETROIT) On Monday, Wayne State University officials announced that residents of campus dorms will be required to receive COVID-19 vaccinations, The Detroit News reports.

The announcement was made in an email by WSU President M. Roy Wilson, who also included results from an online survey that showed 86% of respondents reported being vaccinated.

In the email, Wilson wrote:

"We are mindful of the particular risks of congregate living. Therefore, we are implementing a targeted mandate for students living in university housing for the fall 2021 semester...This targeted mandate — which is similar to those implemented by several Michigan universities — will help protect those who live in close proximity to each other."

Wilson also added that:

"[The decision] will also help us prevent spread of the virus on our campus while allowing students to interact and engage face to face — a vital part of the college experience." 

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