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COVID-19 Update: New York State Changes Policy for Masking on Public Transportation
Dear Students, Faculty and Staff: Earlier this week, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul announced that effective immediately, masks are no longer required on public transportation in the state of New York. As such, effective today Syracuse University will transition…
Free COVID Test Kits Available on Campus
Dear Students: As shared in the July 28 message about fall 2022 public health guidelines, the University has expanded the availability of self-administered COVID test kits for campus community members. I am writing with follow up information to access self-administered…
Important Update Regarding Vending Machine COVID Tests
Dear Students, Faculty and Staff: Ahead of the start of the fall semester, the University procured more than 80,000 COVID tests to ensure reliable access to self-testing resources for students, faculty and staff. Unfortunately, late yesterday we learned that a…
Faculty and Staff Access to COVID Testing Resources
Dear Colleagues: As a follow up to the July 28 message regarding fall 2022 public health guidelines, we are writing today to share additional information associated with COVID testing resources accessible to faculty and staff throughout the fall semester. Accessing…
Public Health Professor Available to Discuss Monkeypox Virus
The Biden administration declared the monkeypox virus an official public health emergency this week. That means more funding and resources may become available to localized and state governments that are working to fight the virus and address growing caseloads. According…
Fall 2022 Public Health Guidelines
Dear Students, Families, Faculty and Staff: I hope you are having a great summer and enjoying time with friends and family. On campus, we are working hard to prepare for an exciting fall semester, and to welcome new and returning…
COVID-19 Update: Effective Wednesday, June 1, Masking Level Returns to Yellow
Dear Students, Families, Faculty and Staff: Recently the Onondaga County Health Department has reported a notable decline in new COVID infections and hospitalizations across the Central New York region. This positive trend, combined with significantly reduced population density on our…
COVID-19 Update: Public Health Protocols for Summer 2022
Dear Students, Families, Faculty and Staff: With the 2021-22 academic year officially behind us, I want to again express my gratitude for the cooperation and flexibility of our students, faculty and staff, who committed to the public health safeguards necessary…
“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…