Columns Temple must mandate booster shots now, not wait for the city 30 December 2021 Lawrence Ukenye The Editor-in-Chief of The Temple News argues that Temple University should require COVID-19 booster shots to slow the spread of the Omicron variant.
Breaking News Philadelphia requires COVID-19 vaccine for indoor dining 13 December 2021 Fallon Roth and Micah Zimmerman The mandate will go into effect on Jan. 3, 2022 for all establishments with indoor dining options, including restaurants, bars and sports venues.
City Philadelphia requires COVID-19 vaccine for city employees 19 November 2021 Lawrence Ukenye Employees must be vaccinated by Jan. 14, 2022, and will have until Dec. 20 to submit requests for exemptions to the mandate.
Breaking News Temple follows city guidance, extends vaccine deadline 06 October 2021 Fallon Roth Students and employees must complete their vaccination series by Nov. 15.
CORONAVIRUS Temple approves 73 percent of COVID-19 vaccine exemption requests 03 October 2021 Greta Miller The university has either denied or requested more information about the remaining 27 percent of requests.
CORONAVIRUS What you need to know about Temple’s COVID-19 mitigation plans 23 August 2021 Fallon Roth The director of student health services expects Temple to have a highly-vaccinated population.
Breaking News Philadelphia announces mask mandate amid rising COVID-19 cases 11 August 2021 Micah Zimmerman Beginning Thursday, Philadelphians will be required to wear masks indoors unless everyone inside provides proof of vaccination.
Breaking News Temple mandates masks for fall semester 10 August 2021 Fallon Roth Unvaccinated students will be required to participate in weekly testing and will be restricted from participating in group gatherings and activities.
Breaking News Temple will not require masks for fully vaccinated people in the fall 18 June 2021 Fallon Roth Fully vaccinated people will also not be required to participate in the university’s COVID-19 testing program.
News Philadelphia lifting remaining COVID-19 restrictions today 11 June 2021 Micah Zimmerman Fully vaccinated people are no longer required to wear a mask in nearly all indoor and outdoor spaces. Restaurants may end their 11 p.m. dining curfew.