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The Daily Free Press

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Boston University’s Office of the Provost issued a travel warning Wednesday dissuading all students, faculty and staff from traveling to China through the end of the spring semester in light of the coronavirus. SOPHIE PARK/ DFP FILE

BU discourages travel to China

By Jane Avery February 23, 2020
BU has announced that they are officially discouraging all university-sponsored travel to China in an email to the community Feb. 19. The warning comes after the widespread outbreak of the coronavirus, which recently led to the cancellation of BU’s study abroad program in Shanghai. 
Boston University Student Health Services is taking measures to prevent the spread of germs during the flu season, including offering free flu vaccines and providing sick students with flu meals. COURTESY OF U.S. NAVY

BU takes caution during flu season and coronavirus outbreak

By Shannon Damiano February 12, 2020
Earlier this week, CVS Pharmacy on BU's East Campus ran out of surgical masks, according to signs posted on each door. While many students are taking personal precautions to stay healthy, such as purchasing surgical masks, the university is also taking steps to prevent disease spread.
Massachusetts sees first confirmed case of coronavirus

Massachusetts sees first confirmed case of coronavirus

By Angela Yang February 1, 2020
State public health officials confirmed a UMass Boston student who had returned from Wuhan, China tested positive for the virus.
Boston University’s study abroad program at Fudan University in Shanghai, China has suspended courses indefinitely due to the coronavirus outbreak. COURTESY OF AN-JACK VIA PIXABAY

BU Shanghai study abroad programs suspended

By Angela Yang January 30, 2020
Students enrolled in BU’s study abroad program at Fudan University in Shanghai received a notice Monday that their semester is postponed indefinitely in the wake of a coronavirus outbreak across China.
Cambridge biotechnology company Moderna Inc. announced Jan. 23 that it is developing a vaccine to combat the coronavirus, which it is preparing to test in a Phase 1 trial. COURTESY U.S. ARMY

Local biotech company developing coronavirus vaccine

By Angela Yang January 30, 2020
A Cambridge company is working to develop a vaccine for the new coronavirus that has ignited concern around the globe.
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