West Alabama is seeing more hospitalizations as a result of new COVID-19 infections. The numbers are increasing in both vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals.
Stillman president Cynthia Warrick addressed the Stillman community in a news release, stating that the move is necessary in order to "maintain the safest campus environment possible" as the school moves into a new testing regimen.
The two-step vaccine has been authorized for emergency use since December 2020 and is the only COVID-19 vaccine available for young people ages 12 to 17.