Oregon State University to require COVID-19 vaccines

CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — Oregon State University has announced that it will require COVID-19 vaccinations before the fall term. The university in Corvallis said Tuesday students and employees who study and work onsite at the university’s locations must be vaccinated. Interim President Becky Johnson said in a statement that as they advance plans to resume traditional on-site and in-person activities, high rates of vaccination among students, faculty and staff are needed to help improve the safety and well-being of the community. Elsewhere in Oregon, the University of Portland, Willamette University, and Lewis and Clark College have also announced vaccine requirements.