Tag: COVID-19
Oct. 20, 2023
Dornsife School of Public Health receives $20,000,000 for community-led projects
The National Institutes of Health has recently launched a new initiative dedicated to research in health equity, with Drexel University’s Dornsife School of Public Health…
Apr. 21, 2023
Drexel lifts COVID-19 vaccine mandate
On Tuesday, April 11, Drexel University released a statement outlining new changes to its vaccination policy, announcing that it will now no longer require all…
Feb. 3, 2023
Dornsife Population Health Series event explores the role of education in public health
On Jan. 25, the Dornsife School of Public Health held a Population Health Spotlight event in reflection of the lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic.…
Aug. 27, 2021
Masks required in all indoor campus facilities to stop spread of Delta variant, despite 80% vaccination rate
All community members must wear masks in all indoor shared, instructional and research spaces on campus as a precaution against the Delta variant regardless of…
Jul. 30, 2021
After Philly and CDC’s announcement, Drexel strongly recommends — but doesn’t require – mask use indoors for vaccinated students
Due to the increase in COVID-19 presence and the rampant Delta variant, the city of Philadelphia announced an official recommendation July 22 for all persons…
Nov. 13, 2020
Drexel researchers develop study of Covid-19 stress on first responders
The novel coronavirus is known for symptoms of fever, coughs, headaches, fatigue, and more. However, a new symptom has arisen, specifically among emergency responders: stress.…
Oct. 30, 2020
Drexel announces its partial reopening plan, which begins winter term in January
Drexel University is planning to partially reopen campus and bring certain students back to face-to-face classes this winter term, President John A. Fry said in…
Oct. 23, 2020
The fate of local eateries amid the pandemic, including Drexel favorites
The local dining scene on Drexel’s campus in University City, a once-bustling student hub, has been upended by the COVID-19 pandemic. Campus has specifically been…
Oct. 16, 2020
Coronavirus infection numbers on the rise again in the Philadelphia area
A recent increase in coronavirus cases around the Philadelphia region has the area concerned over the possibility of a steady rise in upcoming weeks. The…
Oct. 9, 2020
Drexel releases up-to-date Coronavirus numbers, testing plan
As of Oct. 5, Drexel University has reported 13 new COVID-19 cases among students and faculty, according to the COVID-19 dashboard. On the dashboard, Drexel has…
