COVID-19 - The Temple News

Temple reports seven active student COVID-19 cases

21 August 2020 Nico Cisneros

Another on-campus student tested positive for COVID-19, according to the university’s public tracking system

Philadelphia to allow indoor dining Sept. 8

20 August 2020 Nico Cisneros

While the indoor dining ban will be lifted, new regulations will include strict guidelines on seating, operating times, and health screenings for employees.

La Salle University to keep fall classes online

20 August 2020 Nico Cisneros

The university’s president said the decision was made due to student behavior and health concerns

Temple students weigh options of not returning to campus

29 July 2020 Pavlína Černá

While some are planning to take their entire course load online amid the COVID-19 pandemic, others are opting for a leave of absence or waiting to make the decision.

ICE’s first-year international student guidance has unclear impacts on Temple

24 July 2020 Pavlína Černá

While current international students are allowed to take as many online classes as they want under the March 2020 guideline, it does not apply to new students.

AAC delays start of all Fall Olympic Sports

23 July 2020 Isabella DiAmore

The delay will allow teams time to implement new rules and protocols to ensure a safe return for student athletes.

Trump administration reverses international student restriction

14 July 2020 Pavlína Černá

International students will continue to be allowed to take all their classes online and still fulfill their visa requirements.

Pennsylvania, other states sue Trump administration over international student rule

13 July 2020 Pavlína Černá

The lawsuit challenges a rule that would force international students taking only online classes to leave the country.

Temple international students won’t have to leave U.S. under new ICE guidelines

08 July 2020 Pavlína Černá

Students will be able to stay in the United States as long as they don’t take their course load entirely online.

Philadelphia scales back July 3 green phase reopening

30 June 2020 Amelia Winger

The city will allow “lower-risk activities” to resume on July 3 while still banning large indoor gatherings, indoor dining and gyms.