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The Student News Site of Ithaca College

THE ITHACAN

The Student News Site of Ithaca College

THE ITHACAN

Samm Swarts, assistant director of Emergency Preparedness and Response, also spoke about the issue of COVID-19 on campus. Student adherence to policies surrounding COVID-19 has kept infection rates very low, Swarts said, and because of a 99% vaccination rate for students on campus, there is no evidence of virus transmission in classroom settings.

College discusses Family Weekend and commencement at gathering

By Clare Shanahan, Staff Writer October 27, 2021
The college discussed COVID-19 booster shots, Family Weekend, commencement and class registration at the All Student and Family Virtual Gathering Oct. 26. 
In an email to the campus community Sept. 3, the college announced that random individuals will be selected to participate in newly-reimplemented surveillance testing. Students who are selected to test each week receive an email on Monday morning and have the option to submit a test Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday.

Some students concerned over randomized surveillance testing

By Nathan Moone, Contributing Writer September 22, 2021
Some Ithaca College students have voiced disappointment with the lack of clear communication from the college as it has reimplemented surveillance testing.
Three fully vaccinated Tompkins County residents die of COVID-19

Three fully vaccinated Tompkins County residents die of COVID-19

By Caitlin Holtzman, News Editor September 14, 2021
The first fully vaccinated Tompkins County resident has died of COVID-19. Tompkins County reported a total of 252 active cases Sept. 13.
The college informed students this clinic will not be available for Fall 2022 because of the many locations in the community offering flu vaccines.

COVID-19 cases rise in Tompkins County due to Delta variant

By Caitlin Holtzman, News Editor August 26, 2021
Despite a drastic rise in COVID-19 cases in Tompkins County, Ithaca College is not currently changing any campus guidelines.
Editorial: Don’t start celebrating yet: COVID-19 is still a danger

Editorial: Don’t start celebrating yet: COVID-19 is still a danger

By The Ithacan March 11, 2021
The onus falls on us to take accountability and stop hosting superspreader functions, especially as the weather improves.
Ithaca College will not be making any changes to its mask guidelines for the remainder of the spring semester.

Tompkins County has largest single-day COVID-19 case increase

By Alexis Manore, News Editor January 21, 2021
Tompkins County had 62 new COVID-19 cases Jan. 20, the largest single-day increase of positives since the beginning of the pandemic. 
Ithaca College will not be making any changes to its mask guidelines for the remainder of the spring semester.

Possible COVID-19 exposure at Ulta Beauty

By Caitlin Holtzman, Assistant News Editor January 8, 2021
In a Jan. 6 announcement, TCHD said an employee at Ulta Beauty tested positive and may have infected others while working.
Ithaca College will not be making any changes to its mask guidelines for the remainder of the spring semester.

Possible COVID-19 exposure at BJ’s Wholesale Club

By Caitlin Holtzman, Assistant News Editor December 21, 2020
The department said in an announcement Dec. 19 that an individual who works at BJ’s tested positive and may have infected others.
Ithaca College will not be making any changes to its mask guidelines for the remainder of the spring semester.

Possible COVID-19 exposures on TCAT buses and Tops Markets

By Caitlin Holtzman, Assistant News Editor December 17, 2020
The TCHD announced possible COVID-19 exposures at the Lansing Tops Markets bakery and on the TCAT Route 14 and Route 30 buses.
Ithaca College will not be making any changes to its mask guidelines for the remainder of the spring semester.

Possible COVID-19 exposures at Wegmans and bookstore

By Alyshia Korba, Assistant News Editor December 12, 2020
The Tompkins County Health Department (TCHD) announced a potential COVID-19 exposure at the Wegmans deli counter in a Dec. 11 press release.
Ithaca College will not be making any changes to its mask guidelines for the remainder of the spring semester.

County breaks record with over 300 active COVID-19 cases

By Caitlin Holtzman, Assistant News Editor December 11, 2020
Tompkins County has broken a new record for the number of active COVID-19 cases with 305 as of Dec. 10.
Ithaca College will not be making any changes to its mask guidelines for the remainder of the spring semester.

Health department announces new potential COVID-19 exposures

By Alexis Manore, News Editor December 10, 2020
The Tompkins County Health Department announced potential COVID-19 exposures at the Triphammer ReUse Center, Mahogany Grill and TOPS Friendly Markets.
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