ST. LOUIS (KMOX) - One of the largest universities in St. Louis will require all students to be fully vaccinated before returning to campus this fall.
Washington University in St. Louis says all students on the Danforth and Medical Campuses will be required to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. The school said it will allow for some exemptions due to religious or medical reasons.
Faculty and staff are being strongly encouraged to get vaccinated as well.
The university informed students in a letter that if students can't get vaccinated before arriving, the university will help them get a vaccine locally.
"Vaccination against COVID-19 will play a key role in allowing us to resume our regular activities, protect our community, and prevent the spread of illness both on our campuses and in the St. Louis region, including, importantly, the patients we serve in our hospitals," the letter stated. "Students must be fully vaccinated before they arrive on campus for the start of their fall academic term or August 30, whichever comes first."
A university spokesperson says they will provide more information for employees in the coming weeks.
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