Dave McFadden is president at Manchester University in North Manchester. Photo provided.

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NORTH MANCHESTER – Manchester University announced Monday it plans to fully open up the campus this fall.

Manchester University President Dave McFadden early Monday afternoon.

“While we understand that the pandemic is not over, the increasing availability of COVID-19 vaccines gives us reason to believe that we can return to mostly normal operations by the time classes resume in August,” McFadden said.

He urged everyone to get vaccinated.

“The more people who are vaccinated, the less likely we will contract the virus, suffer serious symptoms or spread it to others. The more people who are vaccinated, the safer we all will be and the sooner we can return to the activities and time together that we have sorely missed.

He said the university will continue to follow the science and recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

“That may mean we keep following, for a time, certain guidelines such as wearing masks, avoiding crowds or disinfecting our physical spaces,” he said.