As the Omicron variant spreads and COVID-19 cases rise, the University is now going to require a COVID-19 booster shot, as well as require masks to be worn indoors through mid-March 2022.

According to data released by Barnard and Columbia, there was a slight increase in COVID-19 cases following the Halloween weekend.

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

The announcement came amid a new policy for ReopenCU daily symptom attestations. Barnard and GS students will continue to be required to have a host sign them into Columbia residence halls.  

Columbia’s COVID-19 Resource Guide now provides data on non-compliance with and exemption from the University’s vaccine mandate.

Guest Writer Linus Glenhaber investigates what he assumes will be the next varsity sport.

Columbia Health Senior Vice President Melanie Bernitz summarized recent additions to Columbia’s raft of pandemic policies, including the continuation of the indoor mask mandate, in a single email to the student body.   

An email from the Associate Director of Student Engagement offered details on space availability, the reservation process, and more. 

The Armory uptown is probably one of the best, most organized places to get vaccinated in the city. It has tons of appointment slots that open up pretty frequently. It’s also one of the most confusing places to schedule an appointment for. Luckily, we’re here to help you out.

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

Weekly Roundup of how COVID is progressing at the Columbia community

Things that are increasing: the temperature, COVID cases, cabinet members. Things that are decreasing, both literally and figuratively: everyone’s chill.

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In my humble opinion, humans have put way too much faith in birds.