Some universities show early signs of slowing COVID-19 outbreaks through temporary shutdowns

Last week, CU Boulder Chancellor Philip DiStefano announced that the university would temporarily halt in-person classes—moving to remote-only education until at least Oct. 8. Days later, Boulder County Public Health instituted a two-week public health order barring 18- to 22-year-olds in the county from gathering together in groups of more than two.