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Coronavirus

With no dedicated isolation space and COVID-19 policies at Ithaca College, students can either stay in their room or find their own space to live in. Resident assistants and students have raised concerns about the lack of COVID-19 policies at the college.

Students share concerns as COVID-19 housing accommodations fade from college policies

By Kai Lincke, Assistant News Editor • September 20, 2023
Just weeks after they moved in, some Ithaca College students packed up their belongings again and temporarily relocated after their roommates tested positive for COVID-19. With no dedicated isolation space at the college, the students could either stay in the room with their sick roommate or find their own space to live in.
IC closes COVID-19 testing location and ends wraparound care

IC closes COVID-19 testing location and ends wraparound care

By Prakriti Panwar, Assistant News Editor • June 1, 2023
Ithaca College put an end to its remaining COVID-19 infrastructure and policies, like testing locations and dedicated quarantine spaces, May 31.
COVID-19 vaccination no longer required by the college

COVID-19 vaccination no longer required by the college

By Lorien Tyne, News Editor • March 22, 2023
While vaccination is not a requirement anymore, the college is strongly encouraging the campus community to keep up with their COVID-19 vaccinations.
First-year student Hannah Wagner, tested positive in her dorm Aug. 25. After she tested positive again at Boothroyd Hall the next morning, she was instructed to return to her dorm, pack a bag and wait to be notified when an isolation room became available.

Spike in COVID-19 cases at college impacts isolation spaces

By Kai Lincke, Contributing Writer • September 7, 2022
At the peak of the spike Aug. 25, the college’s online COVID-19 Tracking Dashboard reported 55 student cases, which exceeded Boothroyd Hall’s 40 isolation rooms.
College encourages masks indoors after rise in COVID-19 cases

College encourages masks indoors after rise in COVID-19 cases

By Syd Pierre, News Editor • August 26, 2022
Ithaca College is strongly encouraging campus community members to wear face coverings while indoors after an increase in positive COVID-19 cases. 
IC releases campus COVID-19 policies for Fall 2022

IC releases campus COVID-19 policies for Fall 2022

By Syd Pierre, News Editor • July 28, 2022
IC announced its COVID-19 policies for Fall 2022 including required testing for move-in but surveillance testing will not be required for any individuals.
IC ends required COVID-19 testing for unvaccinated people

IC ends required COVID-19 testing for unvaccinated people

By Syd Pierre, News Editor • June 23, 2022
Effective June 22, Ithaca College is ending its COVID-19 testing requirements for unvaccinated students and employees. 
Prior to the announcement, the college required students to use the badges to enter spaces like the Campus Center Dining Hall, Terraces Dining Hall and in some classes at the discretion of the professor. 

IC Health Badge requirement to be discontinued

By Elijah de Castro, News Editor • April 4, 2022
Starting Monday, April 11, Ithaca College students will no longer have to fill out daily COVID-19 health screenings and show their IC Health Badge.
Hospitalizations are low with new Omicron subvariant in county

Hospitalizations are low with new Omicron subvariant in county

By Olivia Stanzl, assistant News Editor • March 30, 2022
The new Omicron subvariant BA.2 was detected in Tompkins County, but the Tompkins County Health Department said hospitalizations are low, in a statement released March 28.
Cornell University reports increase in COVID-19 risk level

Cornell University reports increase in COVID-19 risk level

By Elijah de Castro, News Editor • March 24, 2022
Cornell University raised its COVID-19 risk level after reporting 151 new cases — the highest number since Cornell dropped its mask mandate March 14.
While the college’s library is following guidance to drop the mask mandate, the LGBT Center will continue to require masks for the time being.

Ithaca College to end indoor masking requirement March 4

By Lorien Tyne, Assistant News Editor • March 2, 2022
Starting March 4, IC will not require face masks to be worn within indoor locations, unless clearly stated otherwise, regardless of vaccination status.
Tompkins County Health Department continues mask advisory

Tompkins County Health Department continues mask advisory

By Elijah de Castro, News Editor • February 15, 2022
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul lifted New York’s mask mandate, but Tompkins County are advised to continue wearing masks indoors.
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