Harvard Transitions to Online Classes in Response to Coronavirus Concerns Harvard University recently announced their decision to move undergraduate and graduate classes online.
The decision is due to the rapid spread of COVID-19 across the United States.
So far, there are 41 presumptive positive cases of the coronavirus in Massachusetts where Harvard is located.
Students are reportedly required to move out of their dorms by March 15, with online schooling to begin on March 23.
Those who do remain on campus will face “severely limited on-campus activities and interactions.” According to Harvard President Lawrence Bacow, the goal is to minimize the time spent by students in “close proximity.” Lawrence Bacow, via statement