University of Illinois removes COVID-19 vaccine, testing requirements

URBANA (AP) — The University of Illinois has removed its COVID-19 vaccination and testing requirements for all students and employees, system Presi...

January 6, 2023
11:10 PM

URBANA (AP) — The University of Illinois has removed its COVID-19 vaccination and testing requirements for all students and employees, system President Tim Killeen announced.'We do, however, strongly recommend that you stay up to date with the most recent vaccine or booster available as a barrier to serious illness,' Killeen said, The News-Gazette reported Friday.Unvaccinated students and employees on the university's campuses had been required to keep up a regular testing schedule.In the 2021 fall semester, after the vaccines debuted, all students and staff had to receive their primary vaccination series or face stricter testing guidelines.

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