and last updated 2021-07-29 16:41:43-04
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. - After William & Mary administration said vaccination rates were too low earlier this week, the university will now require vaccines for all students, faculty and staff before the fall semester.
The school joins Christopher Newport University, Norfolk State University and Virginia Wesleyan University in local schools requiring vaccination.
Earlier this week, William & Mary said 56% of students reported being vaccinated. While that number jumped to 77% in the past few days, the school is still moving ahead with vaccine requirement.
After William & Mary administration said vaccination rates were too low earlier this week, the university will now require vaccines before fall semester. They join CNU, NSU, and Virginia Wesleyan in local schools requiring vaccination https://t.co/U4BOQksdq7— Brendan Ponton (@brendanponton) July 29, 2021