Boston University will be permanently closing its COVID-19 Clinical Testing Laboratory and transitioning to a tiered vaccination policy starting May 23, according to an email sent to students from Judy Platt, Chief Health Officer and Executive Director Student Health Services.

The Omicron variant is likely behind the record 137 cases and a positivity rate nearly 13 times the average.

Boston University senior student-athletes have experienced a harder time with the COVID-19 Pandemic, as it has cost their final planned seasons as Terriers.