19 employees at Armory Square restaurant contract coronavirus
The employees worked at the Armory Square restaurant from Oct. 24 through Nov. 3 from 11 am to between 9am and 11pm. Read more »
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Onondaga County confirms 149 COVID-19 cases, highest single-day record
In the past week, out of every 50 coronavirus tests the county has conducted, one has come back positive. Read more »
SU optimistic about containing recent COVID-19 clusters
The clusters were associated with two separate off-campus gathering. Read more »
New cases remain low after SU announces two clusters
The university is currently monitoring 41 active COVID-19 cases among students and faculty in central New York. Read more »
County warns of Centro passenger who tested positive for COVID-19
Health department investigators are working to identify anyone the rider came in close contact with and will reach out to them. Read more »
New York implements testing, quarantine procedure for travelers
The state will now require test COVID-19 tests and quarantine for people traveling to New York. Read more »
Onondaga County confirms 99 new coronavirus cases, highest recorded
The increase comes after two coronavirus clusters emerged among Syracuse University students Read more »
SU unclear about isolation for students who test positive before break
If an SU student tests positive before winter break, they may need to stay in the county to isolate until they are cleared of the virus. Read more »
New wave of coronavirus cases threatens SU's in-person spring semester
If infections in New York state continue to rise into January, SU may need to reconsider its plans to continue in-person instruction. Read more »
Remembrance Scholars convey program’s importance despite virtual events
This year's scholars have participated in Remembrance Week events throughout their time at SU, but the events have now changed because of COVID-19. Read more »
Experts explain how SU's rapid response contained COVID-19 cluster
Here is how experts said SU contained an a cluster of coronavirus cases among students. Read more »
Professors redesign, cancel midterm exams due to online learning
Some Syracuse University professors redesigned midterm projects and exams this semester while others abandoned them altogether. Read more »
SU students, faculty hope some fall semester changes will become long term
Some SU faculty and students hope certain changes due to the pandemic will stick around. Read more »
SU students don't need to take all belongings home for winter break
Syracuse University is asking students living on campus to pack and label all their belongings before leaving for winter break. Read more »
SU will reopen fitness centers, resume some in-person activities
University-sponsored in-person student activities, as well as those hosted by student organizations, can resume as long as attendance is limited to 25 people or fewer. Read more »
Students seek community service alternatives as programs move online
Several community service programs at SU have transitioned online this semester. Read more »
Students with disabilities are still facing obstacles in online classes
Some students with disabilities have faced pushback from professors when asking for accommodations. Read more »
Faculty members disagree on SU's optional COVID-19 employee testing policy
Some employees said that they don’t have a problem with the university’s optional COVID-19 testing policy for employees, while others expressed concern at the lack of stricter guidelines. Read more »
Professor researches antibody as possible treatment for COVID-19
Alison Patteson, an assistant professor of physics, is leading a team researching the connections between the COVID-19 virus and pritumumab. Read more »
SU may resume in-person activities as soon as this week
After working to contain the cluster to a group of students associated with at least one party on Walnut Avenue, SU is now increasing its efforts to ensure the virus doesn’t spread indirectly to the wider campus community. Read more »
Here's what has happened since SU reported a cluster of COVID-19 cases
SU is currently monitoring 86 active cases in central New York, the highest number of infections since in-person classes resumed on Aug 24. Read more »
SU reports 20 new COVID-19 cases two days after announcing cluster
Many of the coronavirus cases are associated with a party that took place at an apartment complex on Walnut Avenue late last week. Read more »
Pooled saliva testing allows SU to overcome national rapid test shortage
Pooled saliva tests, which include 12 saliva samples at a time, allow SU to test the campus population without impacting the limited supply of commercially available rapid COVID-19 tests. Read more »
DPS will increase social distancing enforcement off campus
SU will refer students who participate in social gatherings that violate public health guidelines to the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities for disciplinary proceedings. Read more »
