Pitt implements strict COVID-19 containment measures for unvaccinated college students and workers – CBS Pittsburgh

By: KDKA-TV News Staff

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A new policy will come into effect in Pitt this fall.

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Unvaccinated staff and students planning to return this fall must participate in rigorous measures to contain COVID-19.

These measures include mandatory COVID-19 tests that can take place weekly, as well as quarantines and contact tracing if the person is exposed or infected.

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Students who live on campus must also have a negative test result before moving back in.

Pitt cited concerns about the rapid spread of the Delta variant as a reason.

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They also said that failure to comply with these measures could result in disciplinary action.