The COVID-19 procedures and guidelines for the University of La Verne may be hard to understand, however there are plans and contingencies in place designed to keep us all safe and on campus without minimal disruption.
Since the pandemic began, Asian communities have faced an alarmingly higher rate of hate, racism and xenophobia, and being labeled as “unclean” or as “viruses.” These types of racist and ignorant remarks have no place in the modern day and need to be addressed and stopped.
Vito Imbasciani, secretary of the California Department of Veterans Affairs, spoke about the scientific history of the coronavirus, the future of the COVID-19 vaccine and how the ongoing pandemic has shed light on the existing disparities in healthcare found in low-income communities on Wednesday during a lecture hosted by the International Studies Institute.
At least 19 University of La Verne students are currently in quarantine this week after three residents of the Vista La Verne dorm tested positive for COVID-19, according to University officials.
With the expected arrival of the COVID-19 vaccine in the coming weeks, it is critical to still follow the social distance guidelines and wear a mask covering to further improve the state of the global pandemic and preserve the safety of the public.