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UNH President announces vaccine mandate for all UNH employees

Ben MacKillop October 23, 2021
In an announcement sent out last Friday, UNH President James Dean announced that under new federal requirements some UNH faculty members are considered federal contractors and will now be subject to vaccine requirements. However, on Friday, Oct. 22, Dean announced that this vaccination requirement would now expand to all university employees, including students employed by the university.

Covid persists at UNH despite high vaccination rates

Teddy Tauscher September 27, 2021
As of Aug. 31, 88% of University of New Hampshire (UNH) students arriving in Durham, 77% of UNH faculty and 70% of UNH staff had provided proof of vaccination. Despite relatively high vaccination rates, COVID-19 is still prevalent on campus, with the UNH COVID-19 dashboard showing 74 positive tests in the last seven days as of Sept. 22.
D’Antonio, McDonnell express optimism about the fall season at CAA Media Day 

D’Antonio, McDonnell express optimism about the fall season at CAA Media Day 

joshmorrill July 28, 2021
Far from the usual pageantry of M&T Bank Stadium, the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) hosted their annual media day via Zoom on Tuesday afternoon. Commissioner Joe D’Antonio kicked off the media availability speaking about the logistics of the upcoming fall season for the CAA and the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS).  
COVID-19 vaccine updates for students

COVID-19 vaccine updates for students

Anna Kate Munsey May 7, 2021
For many University of New Hampshire (UNH) students, April was the month of the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine. All became eligible in one way or another, and many received their first or second shot.
UNH sees lowest COVID-19 cases since September 2020

UNH sees lowest COVID-19 cases since September 2020

Benjamin Domaingue May 7, 2021
The University of New Hampshire (UNH) has seen a sharp decline in coronavirus (COVID-19) cases within the community.
CDC amends gathering requirements; UNH guidelines remain

CDC amends gathering requirements; UNH guidelines remain

Cassie Hollasch May 1, 2021
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) amended its guidance detailing activities vaccinated individuals can now resume, such as attending small outdoor gatherings without wearing a mask.
Scientists disprove misinformation on COVID-19 vaccine

Scientists disprove misinformation on COVID-19 vaccine

Rhianwen Watkins April 8, 2021
Some people have fallen victim to false claims regarding the mRNA vaccines currently being used to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.
UNH to hold two vaccine clinics this week

UNH to hold two vaccine clinics this week

Evan Edmonds April 8, 2021
The University of New Hampshire (UNH) is hosting two points of dispensing (PODs) of the first dose of the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine on Thursday, April 8 and Friday, April 9 at the Whittemore Center. These vaccination PODs are only for UNH faculty, staff and students that are residents of New Hampshire.
Out-of-state students not eligible for vaccine in N.H.

Out-of-state students not eligible for vaccine in N.H.

Hannah Donahue April 1, 2021
Starting April 2, New Hampshire residents age 16 and older will be eligible for the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination, said Gov. Chris Sununu in a press conference on March 25. This decision, however, does not include out-of-state college students or international students.
New vaccination site opens at Fox Run Mall

New vaccination site opens at Fox Run Mall

Ben MacKillop April 1, 2021
Starting this past Monday, the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination site run by the state of New Hampshire located at Exeter High School has closed down and been moved to the Fox Run Mall in Newington, working out of the former Sears retail location. The vaccination site is one of 11 locations run by the New Hampshire National Guard and, in addition to the Dover vaccination site running out of the C&J Bus Lines, it is one of two locations in the Seacoast region.
Schools consider face-to-face instruction as COVID-19 cases decrease

Schools consider face-to-face instruction as COVID-19 cases decrease

Corey Kurylo March 5, 2021
President Joe Biden announced Tuesday, March 2, that the administration is striving to vaccinate grade K-12 teachers with their first coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines by the end of this March. He also declared that national vaccination levels are moving vastly ahead of schedule. The U.S. is on track to administer the first vaccine shot to every American adult by the end of May -- two months ahead of the previously stated goal.
COVID-19 vaccine shipped to US pharmacies

COVID-19 vaccine shipped to US pharmacies

Anna Kate Munsey February 3, 2021
A new public-private partnership aims to provide doses of the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine directly to pharmacies nationwide. This week, the Biden administration announced they will ship doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to retail pharmacies across the U.S.
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