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Columbia, Stanford, and other major US colleges and universities that have switched to remote classes to prevent the spread of the coronavirus

Columbia, Stanford, and other major US colleges and universities that have switched to remote classes to prevent the spread of the coronavirus

After a faculty member tested positive for the virus, the University of Washington announced it will hold classes remotely for the rest of the semester. As of Monday, 19 people have died in Washington state from the coronavirus.

Columbia, Stanford, and other major US colleges and universities that have switched to remote classes to prevent the spread of the coronavirus

Over in Houston, Rice University canceled in-person classes for the rest of the week after staff member tested positive for the virus. It also banned meetings of more than 100 people until May.

Over in Houston, Rice University canceled in-person classes for the rest of the week after staff member tested positive for the virus. It also banned meetings of more than 100 people until May.

Source: Texas Tribune

At Stanford University in California, classes will take place online for the rest of the quarter over concerns about the outbreak.

At Stanford University in California, classes will take place online for the rest of the quarter over concerns about the outbreak.

Source: The New York Times

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