As other campuses close and move to online classes, Cal Poly is releasing new details about their response to coronavirus.
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Petition to hold finals online due to coronavirus signed by more than 6,500
President Jeffrey Armstrong affirmed Thursday, March 10 Cal Poly’s in-person finals will continue next week amid coronavirus concerns.
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University asks sick and high-risk students, professors to stay at home due to coronavirus
In a campus-wide email sent Sunday night, President Jeffery Armstrong and Interim Provost Mary Pedersen said sick students, faculty and staff members should stay home to minimize transmission of their illness.
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San Luis Obispo County resident tests negative for coronavirus
A resident showing signs of novel coronavirus COVID-19 has tested negative, the San Luis Obispo County Public Health Department confirmed late Thursday.
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Patient tested for coronavirus in San Luis Obispo County after showing mild symptoms
Cal Poly students studying abroad in Italy will be removed from the country due to coronavirus concerns, President Jeffrey Armstrong said around 3:15 Tuesday.
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Cal Poly study abroad programs in South Korea and Italy suspended
According to University Spokesperson Matt Lazier, there are currently 35 students studying abroad in South Korea, Japan and Italy.
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Local health officials prepare for the coronavirus
While it’s “doubtful at this point,” according to one local epidemiologist, that the virus will make its way to San Luis Obispo, the Cal Poly Health Center does have plans in place for if it, or any other contagious disease, shows up.