Upstate University Hospital confirms coronavirus cases in students, employees
Sixteen employees and two students at Upstate have tested positive for the virus, Syracuse.com reported Thursday. Read more »
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Upstate health workers transfer to downstate hospitals
Health workers from upstate hospitals are transferring downstate as the spread of the novel coronavirus puts increasing pressure on the hospital system in New York City and the surrounding suburbs, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said. Read more »
SU won’t sign commitments to #NotAgainSU after negotiations
During the conference call, organizers and SU officials also clarified the university’s response to several of #NotAgainSU’s demands. Read more »
Active coronavirus cases drop in Onondaga County
Despite the decrease in active cases of the novel coronavirus, the county has experienced an overall increase in cases. Read more »
SU faculty, students 3D print face shields for health care workers
As the novel coronavirus virus continues to spread across New York state, Syracuse University has joined nationwide efforts to support health care providers amid the outbreak. Read more »
DPS to enforce social distancing for off-campus residents
DPS will work with city and county officials to enforce Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s order for residents to remain at home unless necessary. Read more »
New York to open medical centers in colleges, public spaces
Cuomo is also considering using retrofitting dorms at two CUNY colleges—City College and Queens College—to serve as medical sites. Read more »
Syracuse businesses struggle under social distancing measures
As local business owners work to keep their operations afloat amid the COVID-19 outbreak, local, state and federal officials are scrambling to mitigate the economic fallout. Read more »
21 more coronavirus cases confirmed in Onondaga County
The county has confirmed 81 total cases of COVID-19 as of Wednesday afternoon. Read more »
1st coronavirus death confirmed in Onondaga County
The patient was elderly, and had been hospitalized, County Health Commissioner Indu Gupta said in a press release. Read more »
New York state begins drug testing for coronavirus patients
The state will also begin using a trial antimalarial and antibiotic drug combination to treat patients. Read more »
International students face uncertainty returning home
Facing uncertainty about housing, travel and access to online classes, international students are divided over returning home as the coronavirus spreads through the U.S. Read more »
New York state orders nonessential workers to stay home
The governor implemented several other measures Friday to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and increase the state’s ability to treat those who contract it. Read more »
Syracuse University closes dining halls, gyms as NY enforces social distancing
The university will provide a takeout option at dining halls to provide for students who need to remain on campus over spring break. Read more »
2 coronavirus cases confirmed in Onondaga County
The patient is a woman in her 70s with an underlying medical history. Read more »
Cuomo urges federal government to use dorms as health centers
There are not enough hospital beds available for all those who may be hospitalized from the novel coronavirus, the governor said in an op-ed published in The New York Times. Read more »
#NotAgainSU sit-in enters 27th day, continues into spring break
#NotAgainSU will continue its occupation despite the university’s switch to online classes, the movement said in a statement Friday. Read more »
SU suspends Strasbourg center, provides guidance for on-campus residents
The university is working with airlines and the U.S. government to help students return home safely and quickly. Read more »
SU Abroad closes center in London, moves classes online
SU Abroad will provide London students with information tomorrow about how to depart the United Kingdom and complete the semester. Read more »
SU students react to changes in class plans due to coronavirus
SU announced Tuesday that it’s transitioning to online classes through at least March 30 due to the coronavirus. Read more »
Onondaga County prepares for coronavirus outbreak
Onondaga County is collaborating with state and local partners to prepare for a potential COVID-19 outbreak. Read more »
SA presidential candidates found not guilty of violating bylaws
SA's Judicial Review Board found Justine Hastings and Ryan Golden's campaign not guilty of violating a bylaw regarding the use of academic listservs for campaign purposes. Read more »
SU Abroad students may have violated self-quarantine
DPS has received a number of “hearsay reports” of the presence of Florence students on the SU campus, according to a spokesperson. Read more »
#NotAgainSU rebukes SU's decision to end negotiations
#NotAgainSU said SU mischaracterized the negotiations and failed to provide sufficient explanations for the university’s response to its demands. Read more »
