Measles Epidemic Cancels Boston U. Events
Boston University officials, fighting a campus measles epidemic that has stricken 53 persons, Wednesday urged students to avoid crowds.
The school has called off all plays, art exhibits and lectures and is warning students to stay away from crowded dormitory rooms and dining halls. Classes were not affected because it is mid-term examination period.
Fans have been barred from all university sporting events, including ice hockey and basketball games to be played before spring vacation. And school and government health officials have said that they are concerned that students will spread the disease from coast-to-coast when a weeklong vacation begins Friday.
They have asked students to avoid planes, trains and buses and to travel by car if possible.
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