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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 »
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 »
SU confirms 20 new coronavirus cases day after announcing cluster
There are now 45 active coronavirus cases among students, faculty and staff in central New York. Read More »
All sporting events without fans until further notice, SU Athletics says
In a Sept. 11 press release, Syracuse Athletics announced there will be no fans at SU games until further notice. Read More »
Syracuse homeless shelters expand resources, serve community during pandemic
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo issued a stay-at-home order in March that closed all nonessential businesses but allowed essential services, such as homeless shelters, to remain open. Read More »
University Union, Syracuse music venues implement alternate concert formats
Under phase four of NY state reopening, venues such as The Westcott Theater can welcome patrons back for concerts at reduced capacity. Read More »
New York adds Hawaii, South Dakota, Virgin Islands to travel advisory list
Gov. Andrew Cuomo's order now impacts 31 states and two US territories. Read More »
Here is what you need to know about move-in day and quarantine
Students from coronavirus hotspots only have a few days left to begin their quarantine in time for the start of classes Aug. 24. Read More »
City will play “supportive” role as SU prepares for students to return
Despite new university guidelines on social distancing, SPD’s patrol of the university hill area will remain largely unchanged from recent years, Walsh said. Read More »
New York adds 10 states to mandatory quarantine requirement
Gov. Andrew Cuomo's addition of 10 states to the travel advisory further complicates the return to campus for SU students. Read More »
New York state won't allow fans at athletic events this fall
Gov. Andrew Cuomo's order on Monday means that Syracuse won't have fans in the Carrier Dome for football games this fall. Read More »
New York cancels state fair due to coronavirus
Cuomo said in late April that the state must be fully reopened to host the New York State Fair, but warned that events like fairs could attract a large number of visitors and allow the coronavirus to spread. Read More »
Photojournalist, SU alumnus Michael Santiago talks racism in the newsroom
Santiago, a Black photojournalist and Syracuse University alumnus, has dedicated much of his career to photographing diverse communities. Read More »
14 Syracuse advocacy groups present list of demands to reform SPD
The groups demand that the city of Syracuse demilitarize the SPD and that the Syracuse City School District remove all school resource officers, investing instead in counselors and other support staff. Read More »
SU still receiving reports of students violating social distancing rules
SU officials continue to receive reports of students violating social distancing guidelines and will pursue noncompliance as Code of Conduct violations. Read More »
Gov. Cuomo confirms 337 new deaths related to coronavirus
The number of coronavirus-related deaths in New York state has been declining for the past couple days. Read More »
Families limited from attending funeral services during social distancing
Dozens of funeral directors in Syracuse and across the country have continued to offer their services and provide comfort to families of the deceased, regardless of whether their deaths were related to COVID-19. Read More »
Onondaga County plans to lift social distancing measures
County officials are considering regional data to determine when and how to safely lift social distancing restrictions. Read More »
2 people in Onondaga County die from coronavirus
Eleven people in the county have recovered since Sunday, raising the total number of recoveries to 362. Read More »
County officials to begin testing nursing home employees
The county is working on more testing strategies to target patients who are not showing symptoms but may still infect others. Read More »
Cuomo plans phased reopening of New York state
The phased plan begins with decreasing the infection rate of COVID-19. Read More »
New York state extends social distancing until May 15
New York state has reported 606 deaths from the virus since Wednesday, its lowest number in the past 10 days. Read More »
New York mandates wearing face masks in public
The executive order mandates that anyone in situations where they’re unable to practice social distancing, such as on public transportation, must wear a mask or cloth to cover their nose and face. Read More »
Onondaga County confirms 12th coronavirus-related death
As the county continues to practice social distancing, demands for COVID-19 testing will slowly diminish. Read More »