In an email sent to the Pomona College community on Monday, Jan. 26, Dean Avis Hinkson announced multiple updates to the college’s COVID-19 policy in accordance with new guidelines issued by Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. The guidelines reflect updates to the recommended isolation period for asymptomatic and
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OPINION: When it comes to post-break testing, ignorance is not bliss
Pomona announced that Covid testing after spring break was optional. Maggie McBride PO ’23 argues that this is a risk to community safety.
SHS updates isolation restrictions and close contact policy, Pomona and Scripps follow suit
As of Thursday, March 23, Pomona College and Scripps College students are no longer required to test negative on a COVID-19 antigen test in order to exit isolation, reflecting a shift in Los Angeles County protocol. On March 20, Student Health Services (SHS) announced that students with COVID-19 can end
EDITORIAL BOARD: Our staff are our backbone
We must not neglect gratitude to the 7C grounds staff and other campus workers who have invested tremendous time and effort into ensuring students’ safe and smooth return to campus during this unprecedented time, writes the TSL Editorial Board.
Students await updates with 5C party policies in flux
Campus administrators are discouraging unsanctioned gatherings across the 5Cs as students await reevaluation of COVID-19 regulations.