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    Should Colleges Seal Off Campuses For the Fall Semester?

    Sep 03, 2020 4 minutes
    Copyedited by Rebeca Toledo

    Universities and colleges across China will receive returning students and freshmen in the coming weeks. The Ministry of Education (MOE) has asked colleges and universities to take measures to prevent any surge in novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases. Some colleges, including some in Beijing, which hosts the largest number of students, have decided to seal off their campuses after the students arrive.

    Opinions differ on whether this is a sound practice. Some believe that since COVID-19 has not been totally eliminated and is still spreading across the world, with no effective vaccines available, it is necessary to remain vigilant. After all, with

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