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On Oct. 14, instructors will not hold classes or assign any work due that day.

The move comes just days after the city and Temple reinstated face coverings.

The move comes after the city announced plans to restore its mask mandate after a rise in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations.

Deputy Director Denise Wilhelm will serve as the interim executive director while Temple conducts a nationwide search for Charles Leone’s successor.

The announcement comes a day after President Jason Wingard met with city officials to discuss efforts to combat gun violence citywide.

The announcement comes just more than a week after Philadelphia dropped its indoor mask mandate for most public indoor spaces.

Colleges and universities can choose whether or not to enforce a mask mandate.

The task force will examine and make recommendations based on current violence reduction efforts at Temple and identify potential initiatives.

The decision comes amid lower case counts, positivity rates and hospitalizations in the city.

The university’s FLIGHT shuttles and Temple Police Officers will be increased.