Brown University to require all students and employees receive COVID-19 booster

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)- Brown University is requiring all students and faculty to get a COVID-19 booster shot before the start of the spring semester, the school announced on Tuesday.

The university sent a message to all members of their community letting them know that they must receive a COVID booster shot no later than January 26, or 30 days within becoming eligible for the booster dose.

Also, in order to reduce academic disruption and health risks, they will be requiring all students to take a COVID-19 test two days before returning to campus.

Finally, they are continuing their indoor mask requirements as they have for this semester.