Without citing specific numbers, University of Alabama president Stuart Bell said there was “an unacceptable rise” in COVID-19 cases in a Sunday message to campus.
Posted on the UA website, the letter addressed to students, faculty and staff had a dire tone.
“Make no mistake,” Bell wrote, “this trend is a real threat to our ability to complete the semester on campus.”
Bell went on to say the university police force and Tuscaloosa police would be “partnering to monitor bars, restaurants and off-campus residences where the city’s COVID-19 ordinances and UA guidelines are not being followed.”
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Photos and videos of packed bars continued to make social media rounds on the first weekend after classes began Wednesday. The school on Friday announced new limitations on activities and Greek housing as concerns grew over quarantine space for students testing positive on campus.
“Joint task force officers are risking their personal health and safety to protect yours,” Bell wrote. “UAPD officers are also focusing efforts on our residence halls and Greek housing to ensure safety and compliance.”
Bell also reminded students that discipline for violating COVID-19 protocols included suspension from school.
“Completing the fall semester together is our goal,” Bell wrote Sunday. “The margin for error is shrinking.”
Michael Casagrande is a reporter for the Alabama Media Group. Follow him on Twitter @ByCasagrande or on Facebook.
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