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Multiple students have reported symptoms similar to those of a cold and the flu, respiratory infections, continuous coughing and allergies, which experts said are commonly associated with mold exposure.
Four public health experts said residence halls may have served as a breeding ground for the mold as they sat empty throughout the pandemic without adequate ventilation. Experts said officials could have avoided the outbreaks with increased routine facilities checks on the buildings.
Scott Burnotes, the vice president for safety and facilities, said in an interview about updates to the University’s HVAC systems and prior to the evacuation of Townhouse Row that all campus buildings were “safe to occupy” and aligned with expert COVID-19 reopening guidelines earlier this month.
In other news:
Petty in charge: Cissy Petty will remain permanent leader of Colonial Health Center as officials say the Center will not search for a new executive director following the center’s three-year period without a director.
Questioning the policy: A local governing body questioned D.C. officials about a new homeless encampment policy during its monthly meeting Tuesday.
Freshmen senators on the rise: The Student Association Senate voted to set a referendum that could bring first-year senators back to the senate through the first fall elections in the SA’s history.
Navigating Pelham: Freshmen living on the Mount Vernon Campus said their unique dining plan that includes meal swipes at Pelham Commons is more affordable than dining options in Foggy Bottom but difficult to navigate.
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