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Should breakthrough infections change colleges’ fall plans?

August 17, 2021

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The highly contagious delta variant is causing coronavirus cases to surge throughout the U.S., though most new infections and hospitalizations are among unvaccinated people. In turn, colleges are reevaluating their safety measures for the fall.

While the pandemic has changed, the tools colleges should use haven’t. Health experts say schools should still use the mitigation measures that they know work — including mask-wearing and coronavirus testing — as well as encourage or mandate the vaccines for people on campus.

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