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UR student and staff member have coronavirus. Monroe County has 81 cases, 2 fatalities.

As of 4 p.m. Monday there are 81 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the county.

2020 commencement canceled

It's uncertain what will replace the celebrations planned. Mangelsdorf indicated that she is considering the options for a “virtual University-wide event.

Satisfactory/Fail is default grading system for semester

Satisfactory credits will count for majors, minors, and degree requirements. Students may choose to get a letter grade through an online form.

COVID-19 patient dies in first confirmed fatal case in Monroe County

Three new COVID-19 cases in Monroe County were also confirmed Tuesday morning. There are now 14 confirmed cases in the county. 

Spring break extended five more days following student outcry

Provost Robert Clark wrote that the extension applies to AS&E, Eastman, "and some other schools."

Mayor declares state of emergency in Rochester

The proclamation signed by Warren said the state of emergency took effect at 4 p.m. the same day.

8 new coronavirus cases in Monroe County confirmed

The new cases, reported in the Democrat & Chronicle, CITY Newspaper, and by WXXI, bring the total number in the county to 10.

State of emergency, all public schools closed after second case in Monroe County

The woman began experiencing symptoms on March 4, and attended work at Arcadia Middle School on March 5 and 6. The symptoms were still mild at the time.

Another Monroe County patient tests positive for the coronavirus

Monroe County officials didn't say how the patient contracted the virus, but said it was not connected with the first case.

Despite previous claims, Rochester coronavirus patient took bus from NYC

This contradicts an earlier interview with WXXI in which the patient said he rode to Rochester from John F. Kennedy International Airport.