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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 »

March 31, 2020 at 4:47 pm


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 »

March 30, 2020 at 11:31 pm


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 »

March 30, 2020 at 10:11 pm


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 »

March 30, 2020 at 11:14 am


New York state orders workers to stay home through April 15

After April 15, the order will be reviewed every two weeks. Read More »

March 29, 2020 at 7:09 pm


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 »

March 28, 2020 at 5:12 pm


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 »

March 26, 2020 at 5:15 pm


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 »

March 24, 2020 at 11:42 pm


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 »

March 24, 2020 at 1:05 pm


Onondaga County confirms 45 coronavirus cases

Four people in the county have been hospitalized from the virus. Read More »

March 22, 2020 at 6:20 pm


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 »

March 22, 2020 at 2:57 pm


2nd SU student tests positive for COVID-19

The student was enrolled in SU’s Madrid study abroad program. Read More »

March 21, 2020 at 12:57 pm


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 »

March 20, 2020 at 5:30 pm


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 »

March 19, 2020 at 9:27 pm


County officials confirm 7 coronavirus cases

The most recent patient in Onondaga County is a woman in her early 30s. Read More »

March 19, 2020 at 6:42 pm


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 »

March 18, 2020 at 5:53 pm


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 »

March 17, 2020 at 5:19 pm


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 »

March 16, 2020 at 12:58 pm


Cuomo confirms 3rd coronavirus death in state

All three individuals had underlying health conditions. Read More »

March 15, 2020 at 6:35 pm


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 »

March 14, 2020 at 8:43 pm


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 »

March 13, 2020 at 6:12 pm


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 »

March 11, 2020 at 11:12 pm


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 »

March 10, 2020 at 1:20 pm


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 »

March 9, 2020 at 9:49 pm