Although in-person classes will resume on Tuesday, Jan. 11, Lees-McRae continues to monitor the spread of COVID-19, including the highly transmissible Omicron variant. As noted by President King in an earlier message, the college will measure the positivity rate of all main campus students—residents and commuters—prior to beginning the Spring 2022 semester. All Banner Elk students, regardless of vaccination status, are required to submit proof of a negative COVID-19 test prior to entering campus facilities.