This weekend, the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak continued to grow in New York State. Public schools in New York City and elsewhere in the area have closed. Effective tonight, bars, gyms, movie theaters, and concert venues in New York City must close, and restaurants will be limited to take-out only. These are all precautionary measures, to limit the spread of the virus.
At Pace University, we are doing our part.
Classes on all three campuses are being taught remotely. We are encouraging those employees who are able to work remotely to do so, and for those who must be on campus, we’re working to stagger schedules to help encourage distancing. Our cleaning contractors have enhanced their procedures to keep our buildings disinfected. Thank you to everyone in our University community for working so hard to keep us safe.
If you believe you’ve been exposed to coronavirus, or if you’re feeling unwell, you must notify University Health Care via
the patient portal
.
We are monitoring the situation, and we will adjust our policies as the situation warrants.
We’ll have guidance later this week about the remainder of the semester and about Commencement.
You can read about all of our policies and actions on an updated website at
www.pace.edu/coronavirus
. This new site is an easy-to-navigate, regularly updated source of information.
We know this is a hard time for everyone, and we’re working to support you in whatever ways we can. We are keeping our residence halls open, because we know it is important to make sure every student has a place to sleep and a place to eat.
In light of restaurant closures, we’re working with Chartwells to reopen dining services in New York City and Pleasantville.
Service will resume tomorrow or Wednesday, and you should look to
our website
for details. Dining remains open at Haub Law, and Starbucks is open in New York City and Pleasantville. We are also asking all faculty and supervisors to work with students and employees to be as accommodating as possible of child-care needs and special situations.
We need your help, too.
As public health officials and government leaders have emphasized, reducing population density—staying away from others—is critically important to limiting the spread of the virus.
Whenever possible, stay six feet away from other people. Don’t go to crowded places. Wash your hands frequently and thoroughly. Stop shaking hands and hugging friends. Even people who feel fine and display no symptoms can be carrying the virus.
Be safe, and be smart. We’ll get through this together.
Sincerely,
