After a steady rise in coronavirus cases, Gettysburg College in Pennsylvania has ordered all of its students to remain in their dorm rooms and moved all classes online. Any students who don't comply with the restrictions will be sent home.
Gettysburg College has ordered all of its students to remain at their residences and moved all classes online in measures that began Tuesday.John Greim/LightRocket via Getty Images
Gettysburg, which has more than 2,000 students enrolled, is believed to be the first U.S. college to enact such a measure., students at the private, liberal arts school can leave their residences only to pick up food from designated college dining facilities, use the bathroom, go to a scheduled appointment for COVID-19 testing or talk to a counselor.
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