One of my kids is a grad student at an SEC school and just texted that she got an email from the school that stated that all grad students would be required to undergo weekly covid testing starting next semester. Additionally, they have until Jan. 18th to sign a waiver that says they will agree to get whatever vaccine the school mandates or they will not be allowed on campus.

Cyp0111 said:

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least shocking post of 2020

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Next semester is 2021

I think this will become common practice.

I also don't think you'll be able to go to a large event without showing you've had a vaccine.

How that's going to work I have no idea.

I'm also not sure the event will be worth paying the money for if they make you spread out and wear a mask even if you're vaccinated.

Private events in certain states look normal now, you're correct.

I meant events like concerts and sports.

Can you post the email here? CAn redact University name if desired.

I guess A&M requires vaccines: https://admissions.tamu.edu/meningitis#:~:text=Texas%20Senate%20Bill%201107%20(now,first%20day%20of%20the%20semester.

I'm not sure why concerts and sporting events would want to restrict their customer base after vaccinations help drive down hospital utilizations and deaths

why would they be liable?

Sounds like either Vanderbilt or Mizzou. Good guessing game.

Tennessee

KlinkerAg11 said:

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I think this will become common practice.

I also don't think you'll be able to go to a large event without showing you've had a vaccine.

How that's going to work I have no idea.

I'm also not sure the event will be worth paying the money for if they make you spread out and wear a mask even if you're vaccinated.

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Just asked my sister who is an exec at one of the largest arenas in the US (NHL and NBA city) and her answer was probably not, though you'll have to do the health questionnaire. So that covers both major indoor sports and large concerts.

Not just about freedom but also about how the hell you document it without some sort of issues certification by each state.

It would be a damn mess to track that's for sure.

Can't post the email, because I don't have it. Won't comment on the exact school, doesn't really matter. I'm sure they are all going to do it...

cone said:

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I'm not sure why concerts and sporting events would want to restrict their customer base after vaccinations help drive down hospital utilizations and deaths

why would they be liable?

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They wouldn't be, and unless the industries got massive bailouts then it wouldn't be feasible anyways.

You can't have these arenas built for 90k only allow 45k in after a year of being empty.

Once the hospitals are aren't at risk over being overrun, and especially with a vaccine on the horizon, major events will shift to "come at your own risk".

cone said:

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I'm not sure why concerts and sporting events would want to restrict their customer base after vaccinations help drive down hospital utilizations and deaths

why would they be liable?

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Among other things I work with a group that produces concerts and festivals across North America (planning one for next fall, currently).

They've been at the front of rethinking live entertainment operations since the start of Covid and I have heard nothing about proof of vaccination to attend events. They're much more focused on leveraging tech and redesigning the experience to space groups rather than capping attendance given the ability to afford talent just requires a certain base income floor.

Just one anecdote I guess.

Demand at distance accommodations for religious purposes.

Dumbest thing ever for college age kids.

Vanderbilt did weekly testing for all students in the Fall. So if it's Vandy, this isn't news.

The military has announced that the Covid vaccine will be voluntary because of the Emergency Use designation. I would expect that a public university mandate would be deemed unconstitutional because of that as well

Mandatory vaccine requirements are going to become the norm unfortunately!

Is forced sterilization next on the agenda?

Doesn't this open them up to various lawsuits. What about people with serious other health issues or disabilities that make taking a vaccine a large risk?

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Doesn't this open them up to various lawsuits. What about people with serious other health issues or disabilities that make taking a vaccine a large risk?

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Wavers have been granted on a case-by-case basis for other vaccines. I don't imagine this will be any different.

I can't imagine they will even be eligible to get the vaccine until the next semester is over.