Roosevelt Island Cornell Tech Cancels In Person Classes Starting Thursday March 12, All Classes Conducted Online Due To Coronavirus - Campus And Cafe Will Be Open and Employees Expected To Work As Usual Unless Not Feeling Well

Yesterday, I asked Cornell Tech:

I heard that Cornell Tech may be cancelling Friday, March 13 Autonomous Vehicle Workshop due to Corona Virus concerns. As of now, the workshop is offering virtual participation.

Will the workshop be cancelled?

Also, Columbia announced they are cancelling classes due to the virus - any statement from Cornell Tech on whether they will cancel classes too?

Cornell Tech tweeted today:

Cornell Tech Campus COVID-19 Operating Status Update: All Cornell Tech classes will transition to online instruction effective Thursday 3/12/20. The campus remains open. For more information: https://t.co/o3vFG9ycJ3

— Cornell Tech (@cornell_tech) March 10, 2020

adding:

Updated March 10

Cornell Tech is closely monitoring the development of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in NYC and surrounding areas. The health, safety and well-being of our community is our top priority, and we are working closely with local and state public health officials.

Unless otherwise noted below, Cornell Tech is following Cornell University policies and procedures. For more information on the coronavirus and university wide updates: https://www.cornell.edu/coronavirus/

All campus facilities and services, including the Café and The House, remain fully operational.

Classes: Effective Thursday 3/12, all classes will be conducted online-only.
Employees: Expected to report to work as usual; employees who are not feeling well should stay at home; those who wish to explore remote work options, should discuss with their supervisor.

Roosevelt Island Operating Corp (RIOC) President Susan Rosenthal reported on the Coronavirus during the March 5 RIOC Board meeting.



More on how Roosevelt Island is dealing with the Coronavirus at this prior post.

And:

Update. Except that cabin did not pick up the waiting riders. Next cabin arrived minutes later for pick up. Cabins disinfected every 8 hours pic.twitter.com/87WwFc0Lfz

— Roosevelt Islander (@Rooseveltisland) March 7, 2020

UPDATE 4:45 - According to Cornell Tech:

... This is a proactive decision that was made out of an abundance of caution and in response to growing concerns from our community members, many of whom have requested the ability to learn and work remotely at this time. I want to assure you that there are currently no known connections of COVID-19 cases within the Cornell Tech community....

UPDATE 5:15 PM

Good advice from Roosevelt Island https://t.co/8E6iShKFiT

— Roosevelt Islander (@Rooseveltisland) March 10, 2020

UPDATE 6 PM:

Social distancing - yesterday on the tram at non rush hour I was able to get 6 feet between other passengers thankfully but only until I was “rushed” by tourists who rushed into my area as they were taking videos. How can we educate riders about the 6 feet rule (Cuomo).

— Clarice B. (@ib095) March 10, 2020

If you feel sick, STAY HOME.

Don’t go to work. Don’t visit loved ones. If you don’t improve in 24-48 hours, contact your doctor.

Visit https://t.co/0BYxDIh4uE for more information. pic.twitter.com/d0HiQevM05

— NYC Mayor's Office (@NYCMayorsOffice) March 10, 2020

UPDATE 7:40 PM - No more handshakes, have you tried the footshake?



UPDATE 3/11:

.@RepMaloney: "Is the worst yet to come?"

Dr. Anthony Fauci: "Yes, it is…We will see more cases and things will get worse than they are right now…Bottom line: it's going to get worse."

Watch full #Coronavirus hearing here: https://t.co/qUfpOTAqTq pic.twitter.com/RNBNiPrFN1

— CSPAN (@cspan) March 11, 2020