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All will be required to submit proof of vaccination or a request for a medical or religious accommodation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>This decision was made with the best interest of our Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ community in mind and was not made lightly. Our status as a major educator of healthcare professionals in the Buffalo-Niagara region means it is our duty to prioritize the health, safety and well-being of our students, employees, and the community at large,\u201d said Bassam M. Deeb, Ph.D., president of Ä¢¹½´«Ã½. \u201cRequiring a COVID-19 vaccine, which has been proven safe and highly effective, is the best way to ensure a safe educational environment for all.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ is planning to bring back as many on-campus, seated classes as reasonable for the Fall 2021 semester. 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