COVID-19
How science journalists reported on the ‘story of our lifetime’
A science columnist for The New York Times spoke at NYU about the evolution of viruses and the importance of good communication with the public during health crises.
John Kim, Staff Writer
• March 21, 2023
Minnesota prof criticizes public health response at COVID-19 lecture
University of Minnesota professor Michael Osterholm gave a virtual lecture at NYU on Tuesday, Feb. 8, criticizing aspects of the official response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Shiann Stokes, Staff Writer
• February 8, 2023
Most NYU students haven’t received the bivalent booster, WSN survey finds
As NYU eases its COVID-19 requirements, most students are opting out of getting a second booster shot.
Hope Pisoni, Staff Writer
• February 7, 2023
After one month of checking visitor vax cards, NYU gives up
Though visitors to campus must still be vaccinated for COVID-19, they no longer need to show physical proof of vaccination to gain access to university buildings.
Carmo Moniz, Deputy News Editor
• October 20, 2022
Immunocompromised students concerned following mask mandate removal
Although some students and faculty members have continued to wear masks on campus following the lift of the mandate last month, some immunocompromised students are concerned about increased risks to their health.
Leila Olukoga, Contributing Writer
• October 13, 2022
End of NYU mask mandate planned for Sept. 28
As part of the updated policy, masks will no longer be required in classrooms or in Bobst Library, and event hosts, faculty and supervisors will not be allowed to require masking within a specific space. The weekly testing requirement for unvaccinated individuals will also be removed.
Arnav Binaykia, Editor-in-Chief
• September 23, 2022
Outside guests now allowed in dorms and other NYU buildings
As COVID-19 restrictions on campus continue to ease, students are looking forward to welcoming non-NYU guests into university buildings under a new policy announced on Tuesday.
Adrianna Nehme, Deputy News Editor
• September 13, 2022
Updated COVID booster soon available at NYU, but not yet required
While NYU is preparing to offer the new COVID-19 booster shot soon, it has not yet decided whether to require the shot for students, faculty or staff.
Allison Chow and Griffin Eckstein
• September 12, 2022
‘I need to get out’: NYU Shanghai lockdown leaves students struggling in dorms
Since the city of Shanghai's government lockdown began on March 28, students have been forced to quarantine in the dorms, take classes online and participate in daily testing.
Mitali Sapra, Contributing Writer
• May 2, 2022
Petition against NYU’s COVID screener stalls after 3 weeks
After a Stern first-year was barred from entering his classes, he created a petition to end the university’s Daily Screener.
Maria Freyre, Senior Staff Writer
• April 22, 2022
Students conflicted about NYU easing mask mandate
As NYU drops its indoor mask mandate for some locations on campus, students express mixed feelings about the university’s decision and the further lifting of COVID-19 restrictions.
Gabriel Hawthorne and Carmo Moniz
• March 31, 2022
Plasma treatment benefits some COVID patients, NYU study finds
An NYU Grossman study found that transfusing blood plasma from recovered COVID-19 patients to COVID patients with preexisting conditions can improve the recovery process.
Natalie Thomas, Staff Writer
• February 16, 2022
Ashley Combs, Staff Writer • December 5, 2024
Yanel Siqueiros, Contributing Writer • December 5, 2024
Sawyer Gouw Ranzetta, Staff Writer • December 5, 2024
Katrina Lorenzana, Contributing Writer • December 5, 2024