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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Eating clubs to close until April 5

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

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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

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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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Faculty urged to consider re-weighting examinations

Faculty urged to consider re-weighting examinations

Zachary Shevin

The message also included language on how faculty members could apply the guidance of social distancing to exam administration.

NEWS | 03/11/2020

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First coronavirus-related death in New Jersey announced by Gov. Murphy

First coronavirus-related death in New Jersey announced by Gov. Murphy

Rooya Rahin

On Tuesday, March 10, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and Lt. Governor Sheila Oliver released a joint statement, announcing a man in his 60s from Bergen County as New Jersey’s first COVID-19 fatality. 

NEWS | 03/11/2020

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Petitions to revise midterms and prevent forced departures garner 5700+ signatures combined

Petitions to revise midterms and prevent forced departures garner 5700+ signatures combined

Claire Silberman

The students pointed to the stress imposed by the COVID-19, or coronavirus disease, outbreak. Since Sunday night, when the University inadvertently leaked plans to move to online schooling after spring break, students, faculty, and staff have scrambled to make contingency plans. The University officially announced that plan on Monday, at the start of midterms week. 

NEWS | 03/11/2020

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‘Six feet apart’: U. recommends social distancing, students question feasibility

‘Six feet apart’: U. recommends social distancing, students question feasibility

Sam Kagan

The measures — listed under the COVID-19 section of the University website — instruct community members to “keep at least six feet between yourself and another person in all public places,” “avoid close contact,” and “limit in-person meetings.”

NEWS | 03/10/2020

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Two U. staff members in self-quarantine, GSS program affected

Two U. staff members in self-quarantine, GSS program affected

Albert Jiang

In two separate instances, one in-class and one in a Blackboard announcement, two faculty members canceled classes and claimed they received an order to self-isolate. Students in those classes have independently confirmed to The Daily Princetonian that these cancellations took place. 

NEWS | 03/10/2020

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Courses going virtual, students encouraged to stay home after break

Courses going virtual, students encouraged to stay home after break

Linh Nguyen, Albert Jiang, Zachary Shevin, and Evelyn Doskoch

At 9:02 a.m. Monday morning, University President Christopher L. Eisgruber ’83 updated the University about next steps regarding COVID-19 preparations.

NEWS | 03/09/2020

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U. confirms inadvertently-released COVID-19 information was ‘under development,’ not finalized

U. confirms inadvertently-released COVID-19 information was ‘under development,’ not finalized

Zachary Shevin

“We have been developing a new website to keep the University community informed on policies, guidance, and best practices to ensure everyone’s health and safety during this evolving situation,” University Deputy Spokesperson Michael Hotchkiss wrote in a 1:08 a.m. statement to the ‘Prince.’ “Policy information under development was inadvertently made viewable to the public,” he added. “We will share any and all new policies and guidance as soon as they are finalized.”

NEWS | 03/09/2020

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Freda begins candidacy for mayor; three others announce for town council

Freda begins candidacy for mayor; three others announce for town council

Alen Palic

Among the candidates competing for the two open seats on the town council are incumbent council members David Cohen and Leticia Fraga, along with newcomer Dina Shaw. Mark Freda is currently the sole candidate running for mayor to succeed Mayor Liz Lempert, the incumbent who has decided not to run for a third term.  

NEWS | 03/09/2020

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Mercer County COVID-19 test returns negative as peer institutions shift to online teaching

Mercer County COVID-19 test returns negative as peer institutions shift to online teaching

Sam Kagan

A potential case of COVID-19 in Mercer County has tested negative, according to state health officials. Meanwhile, Stanford University and Columbia University have announced a temporary shift to online classes.

NEWS | 03/08/2020

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