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Following what officials called an "unconfirmed" bomb threat, Harvard University buildings have been evacuated.

Several buildings have been evacuated after an unconfirmed bomb threat was received on Monday, Harvard University announced in a statement on its website.

"As most of you are now aware, we received an unconfirmed bomb threat affecting the Science Center, as well as Sever, Emerson and Thayer Halls on the Cambridge campus," the statement said. "The buildings have been evacuated and law enforcement officials are on scene. Entry to the Yard is restricted."

"The four buildings are being searched. We expect this process will likely take several hours. We will continue to provide updates as information becomes available."


The threat comes as security in US cities has been ramped up following Friday night's attacks in the French Capital that left 129 people dead.

The US Department of Homeland Security said there was "no specific credible" information about a potential attack on US soil at this time.