11/20: Mandated Curfew for Los Angeles County

Sarah Van Orman, USC’s Chief Health Officer for USC Student Health, directs the USC community to follow the California Department of Public Health’s guidelines around the evening curfew, effective starting at 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 21.

11/18: Spring COVID-19 Safety Planning

Sarah Van Orman, USC’s Chief Health Officer for USC Student Health, and David Wright, Senior Vice President, Administration, share updates regarding the upcoming Spring 2021 semester.

11/16: COVID-19 Health Advisory—Widespread Transmission in Los Angeles

Sarah Van Orman, USC’s Chief Health Officer for USC Student Health, advises the USC community to follow Los Angeles County and State of California guidelines regarding health and travel protocols.

11/10: Thanksgiving Holidays/Winter Break Travel and Safety

Sarah Van Orman, USC’s Chief Health Officer for USC Student Health, and Deona Willes, Director of Environmental Health and Safety, share travel guidelines for the upcoming winter break period.

11/6: COVID-19 Health Advisory

Sarah Van Orman, USC’s Chief Health Officer for USC Student Health, reminds the USC community to continue to follow health protocols and avoid gatherings in light of the recent increase in the number of COVID-19 cases in both the student and employee populations.

10/26: Late Fall Community Health Update

Sarah Van Orman, USC’s Chief Health Officer for USC Student Health, shares health-related updates and reminds the USC community to avoid large gatherings.

10/6: Fall Community Health Update

Sarah Van Orman, USC’s Chief Health Officer for USC Student Health, shares updates with the USC community regarding COVID-19 and flu immunization.

Notice Issued by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health

Under the Los Angeles County Health Officer Order, indoor and outdoor parties are prohibited.

9/3: Guidance for Upcoming Long Weekend

Sarah Van Orman, USC’s Chief Health Officer for USC Student Health, provides recommendations for safe activities to engage in during Labor Day weekend.

9/2: COVID-19 Community Update, September 2020

Interim Senior Vice President of University Relations Samuel Garrison shares university updates with the community and details USC’s current health protocols.