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.
Important COVID-19 update: In-person exams ceasing tomorrow, Tuesday, December 14th. Visit this link for important information, and additional instructions for residences, students, faculty and staff: https://t.co/LQ1t5VlQlE
— Dalhousie University (@DalhousieU) December 13, 2021
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.
