Clarkson will be complying with NYS Pause Directive from NYS | Stop the spread. Save lives. BE GOLDEN KNIGHTS.

To: All Students – All Campuses
From: President Tony Collins

Clarkson University will be complying with Governor Cuomo’s new directive for all New Yorkers (*see below).   

I join NYS Governor Cuomo in caring about your health, well-being and safety and the same for our greater communities, particularly the most vulnerable among us. I take this responsibility very seriously and I am counting on all of you to live the Clarkson values of integrity and diligence to take every precaution and abide by the Governor’s mandates.

Updates:  http://www.clarkson.edu/coronavirus 

Stop the spread. Save lives. BE GOLDEN KNIGHTS.  

*   The Governor’s 10-point NYS on PAUSE plan is as follows:

  1. Effective at 8PM on Sunday, March 22, all non-essential businesses statewide will be closed;
  2. Non-essential gatherings of individuals of any size for any reason (e.g. parties, celebrations or other social events) are canceled or postponed at this time;
  3. Any concentration of individuals outside their home must be limited to workers providing essential services and social distancing should be practiced;
  4. When in public individuals must practice social distancing of at least six feet from others;
  5. Businesses and entities that provide other essential services must implement rules that help facilitate social distancing of at least six feet;
  6. Individuals should limit outdoor recreational activities to non-contact and avoid activities where they come in close contact with other people;
  7. Individuals should limit use of public transportation to when absolutely necessary and should limit potential exposure by spacing out at least six feet from other riders;
  8. Sick individuals should not leave their home unless to receive medical care and only after a telehealth visit to determine if leaving the home is in the best interest of their health;
  9. Young people should also practice social distancing and avoid contact with vulnerable populations; and
  10. Use precautionary sanitizer practices such as using isopropyl alcohol wipes.

“Matilda’s Law” includes the following rules for vulnerable populations:

  • Remain indoors;
  • Can go outside for solitary exercise;
  • Pre-screen all visitors and aides by taking their temperature and seeing if a person is exhibiting other flu-like symptoms;
  • Do not visit households with multiple people;
  • To the greatest extent possible, everyone in the presence of vulnerable people should wear a mask;
  • Always stay at least six feet away from individuals; and
  • Do not take public transportation unless urgent and absolutely necessary.
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