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University of Chicago issues stay-at-home after 'largest' cluster of COVID-19 cases
11 days ago | By WGN TV
CHICAGO - The University of Chicago has issued a stay-at-home order for students after a coronavirus outbreak on campus.
More than 50 cases of COVID-19 involving students have been detected. Students who tested positive live in residence halls on campus and the number of cases is expected to increase, university officials added.
The University of Chicago campus also announced an immediate shift to remote learning. Dining commons will be takeout-only until further notice.
In a statement issued to staff and students, university leaders say the current outbreak is the largest cluster of cases...
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