Three N.S. Universities Call Off In-Person Exams Amid Covid-19 Surge
HALIFAX–Three universities are calling off in-person exams to prevent the further spread of Covid-19.
Dalhousie University, Cape Breton University, and Acadia University are putting a pause on the tests, starting on Tuesday.
Dal and Acadia both say the remaining exams will either be postponed, moved online, or cancelled.
Dalhousie has confirmed 13 cases of Covid-19 and 32 people have tested positive through rapid testing.
CBU has one confirmed case. The university is looking at take-home exams, online exams, and alternative assignments.
This comes as our province announces the arrival of the Omicron variant along with 114 new Covid-19 cases.
Skye Bryden-Blom is a reporter with CKHZ 103.5 in Halifax, a Huddle content partner.