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“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-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…
COVID-19 Public Health Update: Effective Monday, Feb. 21, Masking at Level Blue
Dear Students, Faculty, Staff and Families: Thank you for your continued commitment to safeguarding the health and well-being of our community throughout the COVID pandemic. As you are aware, shortly after the start of the fall semester, the University’s COVID…
COVID Public Health Update: Reviewing State and County Mask Guidance
Dear Students, Faculty, Staff and Families: Today, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the New York State Department of Health will not extend the existing statewide order requiring that all individuals, regardless of vaccination status, are masked indoors…