All Posts in #COVID 19
“Even as COVID cases rise, mask mandates stay shelved”
David Larsen, associate professor of public health in the Falk College, was quoted in The Associated Press article “Even as COVID cases rise, mask mandates stay shelved.” Larsen, who is an expert on epidemiology, explained that intense mask mandates will…
“COVID Truthers Have Found a New ‘Pandemic’ to Freak Out About”
Michael Barkun, professor emeritus of political science in the Maxwell School, was quoted in the Daily Beast story “COVID Truthers Have Found a New ‘Pandemic’ to Freak Out About.” Barkun, who is an expert on extremism and conspiracy theories, explained…
“What Experts Think of Fauci’s Declaration that the United States is Past the COVID-19 Pandemic Phase”
Brooks Gump, Falk Family Endowed Professor of public health in the Falk College, was quoted in the Healthline article “What Experts Think of Fauci’s Declaration that the United States is Past the COVID-19 Pandemic Phase.” Gump, who is an expert…
COVID-19 Public Health Update: Effective Tuesday, April 19, Masking at Level Blue
Dear Students, Faculty, Staff and Families: With less than four weeks to go in the spring semester, our campus is beginning to experience an uptick in COVID cases, a trend that is consistent with what is occurring across the country…
“Schenectady sewage plant among dozens helping track COVID pandemic.”
David Larsen, associate professor of public health in the Falk College, was quoted in The Schenectady Daily Gazette story “Schenectady sewage plant among dozens helping track COVID pandemic.” Larsen, who is working with the Department of Health to monitor wastewater…
“To find out where the covid pandemic is headed, look here: The sewer”
David Larsen, associate professor of public health in the Falk College, was quoted in The Washington Post story David Larsen, associate professor of public health in the Falk College, was quoted in The Washington Post story “To find out where…
Public Health Update: All On-Campus COVID Testing to Transition to Kimmel on April 10
Dear Students, Faculty and Staff: Effective Sunday, April 10, the on-campus COVID Testing Center for asymptomatic members of the campus community will fully transition to Kimmel Dining Hall. Due to several large-scale events planned for the remainder of the semester,…
“Public health expert says comparing COVID-19 to ‘the flu’ could be problematic”
David Larsen, associate professor of public health in the Falk College, was quoted in the CNY Central story “Public health expert says comparing COVID-19 to ‘the flu’ could be problematic.” Larsen, an expert on epidemiology and public health, explained the…
COVID-19 Update: Reviewing CDC Mask Guidance
Dear Students, Faculty, Staff and Families: As you may be aware, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is now recommending indoor masking in Onondaga County. This recommendation is based on three data points, including active COVID cases,…
Syracuse University Revises Entry Policy for Stadium Events
Following a comprehensive review of current public health conditions on campus and around Central New York, Syracuse University today revised its entry policy for events hosted by the University at the stadium. Specifically, and consistent with other large venue operators…