STORY THREAD: #UIUC had an effective testing system that went a long way, but other pieces of the puzzle needed to come together to prevent a COVID-19 outbreak among its massive student body, which has a strongly entrenched & documented partying culture. https://www.cu-citizenaccess.org/2020/12/26/university-of-illinois-covid-19-complaints-and-social-media-reveal-how-widespread-violations-were/
There is strong numerical, anecdotal & social media evidence that #UIUC Greek Life, particularly fraternities, had a role in driving the spread.
The university disciplined four fraternities & one sorority, though many others had violations & complaints. https://www.cu-citizenaccess.org/2020/12/26/university-of-illinois-covid-19-complaints-and-social-media-reveal-how-widespread-violations-were/
The university disciplined four fraternities & one sorority, though many others had violations & complaints. https://www.cu-citizenaccess.org/2020/12/26/university-of-illinois-covid-19-complaints-and-social-media-reveal-how-widespread-violations-were/
A fraternity member detailed how their house saw ~30 cases in the early days of the outbreak & traced it back to apartment parties many members had gone to once students returned to campus.
“It was kind of textbook.” https://www.cu-citizenaccess.org/2020/12/26/university-of-illinois-covid-19-complaints-and-social-media-reveal-how-widespread-violations-were/
“It was kind of textbook.” https://www.cu-citizenaccess.org/2020/12/26/university-of-illinois-covid-19-complaints-and-social-media-reveal-how-widespread-violations-were/
Joe’s Brewery reopened during the height of #UIUC’s campus outbreak.
Patrons in a long line for entry were “not wearing masks and none are social distancing,” one complaint read. “They are in close quarters. More people keep arriving as time goes on.” https://www.cu-citizenaccess.org/2020/12/26/university-of-illinois-covid-19-complaints-and-social-media-reveal-how-widespread-violations-were/
Patrons in a long line for entry were “not wearing masks and none are social distancing,” one complaint read. “They are in close quarters. More people keep arriving as time goes on.” https://www.cu-citizenaccess.org/2020/12/26/university-of-illinois-covid-19-complaints-and-social-media-reveal-how-widespread-violations-were/
At the end of the semester, #UIUC has expelled more than 30 students & disciplined more than 1,500. Campus had more than 4,500 COVID-19 cases after models predicted far fewer.
You can decide for yourself if that is a success. Read our full report here: https://www.cu-citizenaccess.org/2020/12/26/university-of-illinois-covid-19-complaints-and-social-media-reveal-how-widespread-violations-were/
You can decide for yourself if that is a success. Read our full report here: https://www.cu-citizenaccess.org/2020/12/26/university-of-illinois-covid-19-complaints-and-social-media-reveal-how-widespread-violations-were/