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  "id": "2020-03-17-clemson-university-covid-online-through-april-5",
  "slug": "clemson-university-covid-online-through-april-5-2020-03-17",
  "institution": {
    "name": "Clemson University",
    "shortName": "Clemson",
    "state": "SC",
    "type": "public-r1",
    "alertSystemName": "CU Alert",
    "enrollment": 28000
  },
  "incident": {
    "date": "2020-03-17",
    "type": "covid-19",
    "cleryCategory": "advisory",
    "resolution": "contained",
    "headline": "COVID update: online through April 5; events suspended; travel screening",
    "headlinePublic": "COVID update: online through April 5; events suspended; travel screening",
    "summary": "Clemson [CU Alerts](https://alerts.clemson.edu/2020/03/17/covid-19-update-03-17-20/) published a COVID-19 campus operations notice.",
    "outcome": "See alert text.",
    "casualties": {
      "killed": 0,
      "injured": 0
    }
  },
  "alerts": [
    {
      "sequence": 1,
      "type": "initial",
      "timestampApprox": "2020-03-17 (CU Alerts)",
      "channel": "email",
      "verbatimText": "Clemson University officials continue to closely monitor COVID-19 and are actively engaged in daily planning in an effort to inform and reduce the risk to faculty, staff, students and visitors from the virus. As of today, March 17, at 5 p.m., the University can confirm the following:\n\n*   No positive tests at any Clemson campus or facility.\n*   Online instruction has been implemented following spring break, through at least Sunday, April 5.\n*   All programs, events or activities are suspended through at least April 5.\n*   All students, faculty and staff returning from international travel must contact University health services (864-656-2457) to undergo thorough medical screening.\n\nREFUNDS,CREDITS, COMMENCEMENT AND OTHER ITEMS\n\nThe top priority of our University leadership is the safety of our students, faculty and staff, and mitigating the spread of this virus. We know financial concerns are top of mind for many in our Clemson community,and we are working diligently to provide answers as soon as possible.Similarly,many families have plans to travel for commencement and other events, and we understand the desire for quick information. As soon as decisions are made, we will communicate them to everyone.\n\nEMPLOYEE INFORMATION\n\nOur Office of Human Resources has worked diligently with the State of South Carolina Division of State Human Resources (DSHR)and advises our faculty and staff to visit with their supervisors and department heads by phone and email to explore options involving working remotely, alternative work schedules and leave to promote social distancing.\n\nWe have received many questions from employees and supervisors about their options with respect to COVID-19, working remotely, pay, leave, etc. You will find an array of resources at the end of this email.\n\nSupervisors and department heads are encouraged to arrange for employees to work remotely, if this can be achieved while still allowing the university to accomplish its important missions. We know that this is a complex and difficult situation to juggle. Clemson University cares about our employees and their families, and we are committed to their health and safety.\n\nRead aSpecial Message with Employee Instructions from the Office of Human Resources, and more information and resources for employees can be found on the University’sCOVID-19 Faculty and Staff Resources website.\n\nSCAMS AND PHISHING\n\nBe aware of scams and misinformation. The University will only communicate updates regarding COVID-19 via Inside Clemson emails and our official University social channels.Information regarding online scams are provided on the Cyber Security Alerts page located athttps://ccit.clemson.edu/cybersecurity/cybersecurity-alerts/.\n\nRESOURCES\n\nClemson University’s COVID-19 Information Page\n\nCenters for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)\n\nSC-DHEC COVID-19 Information Page\n\nUniversity Call Center, 864-365-0555",
      "isVerbatimConfirmed": true,
      "sourceUrl": "https://alerts.clemson.edu/2020/03/17/covid-19-update-03-17-20/",
      "sourceDescription": "CU Alerts official archive",
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    }
  ],
  "context": "Official full text from [alerts.clemson.edu](https://alerts.clemson.edu/2020/03/17/covid-19-update-03-17-20/).",
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  "sources": [
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      "url": "https://alerts.clemson.edu/2020/03/17/covid-19-update-03-17-20/",
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    {
      "title": "CU Alerts index",
      "url": "https://alerts.clemson.edu/",
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  "confidence": "high",
  "tags": [
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  "dateAdded": "2026-07-21",
  "lastUpdated": "2026-07-21",
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