University pilots contact tracing program, libraries increase capacity
As Los Angeles County plans to ease restrictions after moving to the orange tier, USC continues to prepare for increased on-campus access.
Information related to the novel coronavirus and COVID-19 pandemic and related closures and other developments.
First 2,500 doses of Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine arrive at Keck Medical Center, USC Verdugo Hills Hospital
Vaccinations for USC health care workers begin as asymptomatic and symptomatic positivity rates at USC continue to rise following the Thanksgiving holiday.
USC Student Health prepares for vaccine distribution, spring semester amid surge in coronavirus cases
Students are strongly encouraged to either not return or delay their return to Los Angeles for Spring 2021.
Student Health braces for uptick in coronavirus cases from Halloween
Five students tested positive for the coronavirus during the week of Oct. 18-24.
Student positivity rates continue to decrease, USC mandates flu shots for the spring semester
As Los Angeles County and UPC Campus continue to see a trend in decreasing cases, the University is preparing for an in-person spring semester, with contingency plans for a virtual format.
Positivity rates see slight decline, UPC has fastest growing COVID-19 rate in LA County
USC Student Health and local health officials are expecting an increase in positive cases from Labor Day weekend.
Positive coronavirus cases among students surge to 104
Over the past three days, USC Student Health has seen a “very dramatic” rise in cases, totaling to the highest single increase in cases yet at the University.
First coronavirus cases identified in campus housing
Three on-campus residents tested positive for the virus, Co-Medical Director, Faculty Physician of Internal Medicine Dr. Kimberly Tilley confirmed Wednesday. The individuals are currently self-isolating off campus.
Provost issues directives on fall course policies
The policies address attendance, class recordings and accommodations for international students.
Coronavirus positivity rate spikes among students tested at Student Health
The increase in positive tests was attributed to group gatherings.