New York state to assign over 78,000 medical volunteers to hospitals
An online portal will go live today to organize the medical volunteers the state has received so far by their region and area of expertise. Read more »
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Syracuse businesses may receive up to $25,000 in loans from the city
Small business owners near Syracuse University told The Daily Orange how they might use these loans to support their business. Read more »
New York stockpiles supplies for height of coronavirus outbreak
The state has been storing medical supplies, such as ventilators and protective equipment, at a warehouse in New Jersey for when hospitals experience an influx of patients. Read more »
Students from across the US return home, cancel plans due to coronavirus
SU students from across the country told The Daily Orange that the virus has changed their hometowns, and that they’re concerned for the people in their communities as the pandemic continues. Read more »
New York state orders workers to stay home through April 15
After April 15, the order will be reviewed every two weeks. Read more »
Coronavirus cases in Onondaga County jump to 146
Of the 146 cases in Onondaga County, 20 are hospitalized and eight are in critical condition. Read more »
State seeks solution to ventilator shortage as coronavirus cases surge
The death rate from the virus in New York state is increasing, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said at a briefing Thursday. Read more »
Study abroad experience cut short due to COVID-19
SU has suspended all study abroad and global partner programs, leaving students booking flights and feeling uncertain about finishing the semester at home. Read more »
New York needs 30,000 ventilators to treat coronavirus patients
Of the 3,000 people in the state who are hospitalized from the virus, 23% need ventilators, the governor said. Read more »
Onondaga County confirms 45 coronavirus cases
Four people in the county have been hospitalized from the virus. Read more »
Cuomo urges Trump to order companies to produce medical supplies
States cannot acquire medical supplies on their own to address the pandemic, the governor said at a press conference. Read more »
2nd SU student tests positive for COVID-19
The student was enrolled in SU’s Madrid study abroad program. Read more »
Class of 2020 will have Commencement, but date is unclear
Public health advisories could require the university to change the details of this year’s Commencement. Read more »
SU suspends global partner programs in Australia
SU students in the programs should return home no later than Wednesday, university officials said in a program-wide email. Read more »
County officials confirm 7 coronavirus cases
The most recent patient in Onondaga County is a woman in her early 30s. Read more »
University extends deadline for dropping classes, taking pass/fail
Undergraduate students may drop a course if they continue to be registered for 12 or more credits. Read more »
SU suspends summer abroad program in Strasbourg
The university suspended all study abroad and global partner programs in Europe last week after President Donald Trump announced a 30-day ban on travel from most European countries. Read more »
SU Abroad suspends program in Santiago, Chile
Staff at SU Abroad’s center in Santiago are working to help students return home safely and quickly. Read more »
Cuomo confirms 3rd coronavirus death in state
All three individuals had underlying health conditions. Read more »
Onondaga County to close all schools
All schools in Onondaga County will close Friday at 4 p.m. until April 13 to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus. Read more »
SU to reimburse travel expenses, provide faculty accommodations
Those seeking refunds for canceled university travel should first request reimbursements from hotels, airlines and event organizers before submitting refund requests through SU. Read more »
SU encourages excusing absences, coursework for #NotAgainSU protesters
SU suggested that students be allowed to complete their classes without penalties for absences or late assignments, Interim Vice Chancellor and Provost John Liu said in an SU news release. Read more »
SU student from Syracuse dies
Sekarore was a policy studies major in the College of Arts and Sciences and Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs. Read more »
Syracuse hospital tests patient for coronavirus
Doctors say the patient is at very low risk of having the virus, according to Syracuse.com. The hospital has sent samples from the patient to the state Health Department’s Lab in Albany and expects results in two days. Read more »
