Ateneo in-person classes postponed indefinitely due to COVID-19 spike

The resumption of on-campus classes and work at the Ateneo de Manila University has been postponed until further notice, the school said Wednesday.

"Due to the recent increase in COVID-19 cases in the country, particularly in the National Capital Region, the return to campus earlier planned for January 2022 will be postponed indefinitely to ensure the safety of the entire University community," the school said.

"This covers the planned limited in-person classes for the higher education units (Loyola Schools and Professional Schools), as well as the return to on-site work," Ateneo president Fr. Roberto Yap had said in his recent memorandum.

Limited face-to-face classes in School of Medicine and Public Health and Administration of the 2020 & 2021 Bar Examinations at the Ateneo Law School Rockwell Campus will continue, with strict adherence to health and safety protocols.

Yap also said that preparations for the reopening of classes will continue.

"In the meantime, our preparations for on-campus classes and work will continue, to ensure that the protocols and facilities will be ready when it is already possible for us to return to campus," he said.

He, likewise, asked the public to comply with strict health protocols and get vaccinated.

"As our nation confronts this COVID-19 surge, we again emphasize the need to follow strict health and safety protocols wherever you are, even at home, to protect yourself and the ones around you. Get vaccinated, and if qualified get your booster shot," he said. — Consuelo Marquez/BM, GMA News