All Posts in #COVID 19
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…
COVID-19 Update: Return from Spring Break Reminders
Dear Students, Faculty, Staff and Families: As spring break comes to an end, I hope you are feeling recharged and ready to tackle the final weeks of the Spring 2022 semester. Whether you traveled away from campus or spent your…
COVID-19 Update: Effective Monday, March 14, Masking at Level Yellow
Dear Students, Faculty, Staff and Families: Last week, the University announced that pending current public health conditions, it would move to masking level “Yellow.” After assessing the current landscape, both here on campus and throughout Central New York, effective tomorrow,…
COVID-19 Update: Continued Assessment of Masking Guidance
Dear Students, Faculty, Staff and Families: In recent weeks, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), New York State Governor Kathy Hochul, the Onondaga County executive, and many of our national and New York state peer institutions have…
Spring Break COVID-19 Testing
Soon, many of our community members will travel away from campus for spring break. For those staying in Central New York or who wish to be tested before or after travel, COVID testing will continue to be available, with the…
Changes to Masking Requirements at the Stadium
Dear Students, Faculty, Staff and Families: Last week, Syracuse University transitioned to level “Blue” on our campus masking framework. At the time, we announced masks would continue to be required during events at our stadium until further notice. After reviewing…
School Board Threats Cannot Become ‘New Normal’
Violent threats and hostile attitudes toward school board members are becoming increasingly more common. Topics centered around race, gender, sexuality, and COVID-19 masking policies are often at the center of the angry confrontations. Where do local school districts go from…