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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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Mayor Michelle Wu postpones employee vaccine mandate

Boston city employee vaccine mandate extended to Jan. 30

By Talia Lissauer January 28, 2022
Mayor Michelle Wu announced a one-week-long postponement to the COVID-19 vaccine mandate until Jan. 30 for city employees to comply without being disciplined or placed on unpaid leave.
indoor vaccine mandate for certain spaces

Boston introduces policy requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination to enter certain indoor spaces

By Taylor Brokesh January 21, 2022
As of Jan.15, Mayor Michelle Wu's B Together policy — a mandate requiring proof of one COVID-19 vaccine dose to enter certain indoor spaces in Boston — came into effect.
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BU removes brass and woodwind players from group performances

By Rin Velasco January 22, 2021
Boston University will restrict students who play brass or woodwind instruments in any college or club from performing in group ensembles due to COVID-19 guidance, according to College of Fine Arts School of Music’s Michael Barsano.
In response to the statewide 10 p.m. curfew that went into effect Friday, some Boston University students think the state could be doing more to curb the spread of COVID-19. HANNAH YOSHINAGA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU community says tighter public health restrictions are worth following

By Kate Sandage November 13, 2020
BU students and faculty are adjusting to the new Massachusetts stay-at-home advisory orders — which sets a 10 p.m. curfew — that took effect Friday. Some students said they wish the state was doing more to limit the spread.
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