A daily fee for tourism in Venice, updated COVID-19 vaccines, and more in today’s Bwoglines!

In light of the Omicron variant and an uptick in COVID-19 case numbers, Columbia is implementing new restrictions on dining and social gatherings for all community members.

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.

Barnard and Columbia have released guidance on which students are eligible for COVID-19 booster shots, which includes students living in college residence halls. 

Hey, remember that other respiratory virus that’s also a major pain in the ass?

Administrators and public health experts projected confidence and optimism for Columbia’s return to campus this fall in the most recent University Life Forum. 

We’re here to peer into your hopefully soon-to-be-vaccinated (or already vaccinated!) soul. (Disclaimer: this is for FUN, not medical advice.)