FOLLOWING the discovery of the Delta variant of the Covid-19 on its campus, the authorities of the University of Lagos has ordered its students to vacate the halls of residence by 12noon tomorrow, Thursday.
The school management also directed that all classes should be held on line henceforth.
The decision to shut all the hostels was arrived at during an emergency meeting held by the Senate of the university today.
The Senate affirmed that many students had been discovered to have tested positive to the virus.
A statement by the Information Unit of the university instructed that for the rest of the second semester of the 2020 academic session, ending until July 26, 2021, classes should be held virtually .
“The University of Lagos commenced physical classes at the end of May 2021 when the positivity rate of the COVID-19 infection dropped to about one per cent.
“The University Management continued to enforce the COVID-19 protocols in all the teaching and learning spaces as well as the student halls of residence.
“In addition, the COVID-19 vaccination was made available to the staff and students through the support of the Pro Chancellor and Chairman of Council.
“Lately, some students have tested positive. These students have been sent to the appropriate designated facilities in the State and contact-tracing has enabled us to identify those who have had exposure and directed them to isolate.
“The situation is, indeed, worrisome especially noting the reluctance of the majority of students to comply with the COVID-19 prevention protocols.
“To avoid the escalation of cases on campus, the University Senate at an emergency meeting held on Wednesday, 14th of July 2021 approved that all students vacate the halls of residence by 12.00pm on Thursday indefinitely. Lectures for the rest of the semester will continue to be delivered virtually with effect from 26th July 2021.”
