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Departments suspend all undergraduate lab research, including for senior theses

Departments suspend all undergraduate lab research, including for senior theses

Marie-Rose Sheinerman

Students were informed of this new policy at varying times by their individual departments, in some cases only a day before the deadline by which they were expected to move out of their dorms and leave campus.

NEWS | 03/19/2020

One undergraduate, two more staff members test positive for COVID-19

One undergraduate, two more staff members test positive for COVID-19

Zachary Shevin

As of today’s announcement, University Health Services (UHS) has tested three students. The first student tested in McCosh Health Center’s results came back negative yesterday. One of the students awaiting results is “currently self-isolating on campus at a UHS designated site,” while the other is “self-isolating at home.”

NEWS | 03/18/2020

Student's tests returned negative for COVID-19, U. says

Student's tests returned negative for COVID-19, U. says

Marie-Rose Sheinerman

The student was exhibiting flu-like symptoms and was tested and immediately placed in self-isolation on March 11 due to what the University’s latest update called “an abundance of caution.”

NEWS | 03/17/2020

Gov. Murphy recommends curfew, closes restaurants and schools

Gov. Murphy recommends curfew, closes restaurants and schools

Albert Jiang and Zachary Shevin

Though the curfew is only a recommendation, all “non-essential retail, recreational, and entertainment businesses” will be forced to close after 8 p.m. each night.

NEWS | 03/16/2020

Third U. staff member presumed positive for COVID-19, three new presumed positive cases in town

Third U. staff member presumed positive for COVID-19, three new presumed positive cases in town

Marie-Rose Sheinerman and Rooya Rahin

On Sunday, a third University staff member tested positive for COVID-19, according to an exclusive statement to The Daily Princetonian from University Deputy Spokesperson Mike Hotchkiss.

NEWS | 03/15/2020

U. requires all students abroad to return to their permanent residences

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U. requires all students abroad to return to their permanent residences

Zachary Shevin and Sam Kagan

Citing a declaration from the World Health Organization of COVID-19’s status as a pandemic and heightened alerts from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the University is recalling students from Australia, New Zealand, Brazil, Kenya, Panama, the Middle East/North Africa region, Singapore, and South Africa.

NEWS | 03/15/2020

‘Senior thesis research or lab work’ no longer a blanket criteria for remaining on campus

Albert Jiang

On Saturday, March 14, Senior Associate Dean of the College Claire M. Fowler, wrote to the Class of 2020 regarding a change in the exemption status for senior thesis accommodations. “Only a small number of seniors who have been identified by their departments as having a critical need to access campus resources to complete their thesis requirement will be permitted to stay,” she wrote. “The key word here is ‘critical.’”

NEWS | 03/15/2020

Second staff member tests positive for COVID-19, student's results still pending

Second staff member tests positive for COVID-19, student's results still pending

Marie-Rose Sheinerman

The first staff member had previously tested positive on Friday, March 13. Both of the staff members will remain in self-isolation, and the University stated it is “working to ensure they have the support and access to care that they need.”

NEWS | 03/14/2020

“Everything I have is here”: international students and the COVID-19 crisis

Edward Tian

Forced to monitor the evolving crises both in the United States and abroad, international students continue to grapple with unanswered questions, most pressingly whether they can and should stay on campus.

NEWS | 03/13/2020

Students found in “large gatherings” may face “disciplinary consequences,” U. says

Students found in “large gatherings” may face “disciplinary consequences,” U. says

Marie-Rose Sheinerman

The Department of Public Safety “may document these large gatherings,” and according to the email, students should “expect disciplinary consequences.” Failure to disburse may result in arrest for disorderly conduct.

NEWS | 03/13/2020

Staff member tests positive for COVID-19, town declares state of emergency

Staff member tests positive for COVID-19, town declares state of emergency

Zachary Shevin

The second staff member possibly exposed to the virus at an off-campus gathering is still self-isolating — with their result still pending. The undergraduate student tested for COVID-19 yesterday after exhibiting flu-like symptoms also “continues to remain in isolation.”

NEWS | 03/13/2020

Princeton municipality, community respond to COVID-19 crisis

Princeton municipality, community respond to COVID-19 crisis

Caitlin Limestahl

“We live in a small, interconnected town,” Lempert wrote. “The University and larger community are tied together in multiple ways. So when we put social distancing protocols in place, it makes it more challenging to meet and interact with each other and the general energy level in the town feels quieter.”

NEWS | 03/12/2020

Mercer County declares state of emergency to combat coronavirus

Mercer County declares state of emergency to combat coronavirus

Naomi Hess

"We understand that our residents are concerned about this rapidly evolving situation, and we're determined to take whatever steps are necessary to minimize the risks for the people of Mercer County," Mercer County Executive Brian Hughes said.

NEWS | 03/12/2020

Students abroad scramble after Trump bans travel from Europe

Students abroad scramble after Trump bans travel from Europe

Linh Nguyen and Zachary Shevin

Given the timing of the Administration’s announcement, the students were given less than two days to pack their bags.

NEWS | 03/12/2020

Students to receive free packing supplies at Dillon Gym

Students to receive free packing supplies at Dillon Gym

Marie-Rose Sheinerman and Evelyn Doskoch

According to students at Dillon Gym, students who are leaving before noon on Friday are being allowed to take “two boxes and a roll of tape each.” Those leaving after that time are being instructed to come back “at 9 a.m.” on Friday morning, at which point the full supply of four boxes and two rolls of tape will be available.

NEWS | 03/12/2020

Student tested for COVID-19, now isolated in McCosh

Student tested for COVID-19, now isolated in McCosh

Zachary Shevin

The two University staff members in self-quarantine as announced on Tuesday are also “awaiting their results.”

NEWS | 03/12/2020

All students but those meeting specific criteria must return home for rest of semester, U. says

All students but those meeting specific criteria must return home for rest of semester, U. says

Albert Jiang, Marie-Rose Sheinerman, Zachary Shevin, and Caitlin Limestahl

Classes will move online for the rest of the semester. Students who do not meet specific criteria will lose prox access by March 19.

NEWS | 03/11/2020

Eating clubs to close until April 5

Evelyn Doskoch

In accordance with Interclub Council policy, eating clubs will be closed to all members until April 5. Displaced upperclass students who remain on campus will be allowed to eat for free in University dining halls.

NEWS | 03/11/2020

Five attendees of a Feb. 29 party in town have tested positive for COVID-19

Five attendees of a Feb. 29 party in town have tested positive for COVID-19

Marie-Rose Sheinerman

The World Health Organization announced Wednesday morning that the COVID-19 outbreak is now officially considered a “pandemic.”

NEWS | 03/11/2020

UHS suspends routine appointments, CPS moved online

UHS suspends routine appointments, CPS moved online

Edward Tian

The emergency announcement was made on Tuesday, and effective the following day, to “allow UHS to focus its resources on preparations for and response to COVID-19.” Students whose appointments are being changed or cancelled will be contacted, according to the UHS website.

NEWS | 03/11/2020

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