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This afternoon, one day after Columbia University released updated plans for COVID-19 safety protocols, Barnard students received a new set of guidelines in an email from Marina Catallozzi, VP of Health and Wellness. 

According to an email sent this afternoon, students will no longer be required to fill out daily attestations to access Columbia facilities, and masking indoors will become optional on campus, effective March 14.

This is Bwog’s weekly Roundup of how COVID-19 is progressing in the Columbia community.

This is Bwog’s weekly Roundup of how COVID-19 is progressing in the Columbia community.

This is Bwog’s weekly Roundup of how COVID-19 is progressing in the Columbia community.

This is Bwog’s weekly roundup of how COVID-19 is progressing in the Columbia community.

This is Bwog’s weekly Roundup of how COVID is progressing in the Columbia community.

Eligible Columbia affiliates now have until February 28 to receive and document a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, according to an email sent to Columbia community members Monday morning. 

As the University returns to in-person learning, both Barnard and Columbia’s administrations have announced the return of in-person dining and gatherings, as well as updates to visitor policies. Deputy News Editor Paulina Rodriguez contributed to reporting.

This is Bwog’s weekly Roundup of how COVID-19 is progressing in the Columbia community.

This is Bwog’s weekly Roundup of how COVID-19 is progressing in the Columbia community.

According to an email sent out today, students who test positive for COVID-19 will now isolate for five days if asymptomatic.

Provost Boyce announced via email today that the start of the Spring 2022 semester will be virtual amid COVID-19 developments. 

This is Bwog’s weekly Roundup of how COVID is progressing in the Columbia community.