Coronavirus Updates
As of Jan. 10, there are at least 19 confirmed positive active COVID-19 cases connected to Sacramento State, according to the Sac State COVID-19 safety information page. 2 of these cases were known to be on campus during the time period.
Jan. 4 - Jan. 10
Reports
Reports of potential exposure or potential positive cases received by the university during the time period
Positive cases
Number of positive or presumed positive cases connected to a student or employee reported to the university during the time period
Cases on campus
Number of cases with a positive test or presumed positive who were known to be on campus during the time period
Data definitions were given via the Sacramento State Campus Coronavirus webpage.
Coronavirus Articles
COVID-19 vaccine could be administered to healthcare staff and nursing students starting next week
Sacramento State President Robert Nelsen spoke about how COVID-19 testing will be implemented on campus and Sac State’s budget Thursday at his livestreamed spring address.
‘We will get back to normality’
Dr. Anthony Fauci said students could be able to return to school in 2021 and the general population could receive the COVID-19 vaccine as early as April 2021 in a virtual forum with CSU Chancellor Timothy P. White Friday.
COVID-19 vaccines are projected to reach the general public by April 2021 according to Sacramento County Public Health Officer Dr. Olivia Kasirye
Affected students discuss how Sac State handles housing and sports
As COVID-19 cases rise in Sacramento, what is Sac State doing to keep students on campus safe? Students living on campus share how they feel about Sac State’s COVID-19 protocols.
You should base personal decisions using fact not fiction
Opinion writer Jordan Parker explains why it’s important to look at science and not misinformation when deciding whether or not to get the COVID-19 vaccine when available.
ICU capacity in the region falls below 15%
A new regional stay-at-home order will go into effect in the Sacramento region by Friday after the region fell below 15% ICU capacity.
Forum covered the state of the pandemic in Sacramento County, vaccine availability
Sacramento County Director of Health Services Dr. Peter Beilenson said everyone should prepare for the stay-at-home order to last for about six weeks at a public health and COVID-19 forum Thursday.
Gov. Gavin Newsom has announced a regional stay at home order for five regions in California to help reduce ICU capacity in hospitals. How will Sacamento be affected? Read The State Hornet’s FAQ here:
Final decision up to administration
Sacramento State’s Faculty Senate voted in favor of keeping spring break next semester amid concerns of COVID-19 and students coming to campus after traveling.
Dining commons will be closed through Saturday
Two positive COVID-19 cases have been identified within Sacramento State’s Campus Dining, according to an email sent to students living in the residence halls from interim Executive Director for University Housing Services Samuel Jones Saturday.
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