Timeline of COVID-19 and Concordia

  • COVID-19 was Announced in China

    COVID-19 was Announced in China
    The people of China learned about a spreading virus in their country known as the Coronavirus.
  • Concordia's Spring Semester Began

    Concordia's Spring Semester Began
    Classes resumed for traditional students at Concordia coming off of a 6 week winter break.
  • COVID-19 Spread to Other Countries

    COVID-19 Spread to Other Countries
    There were 7,818 cases of COVID-19, with 82 cases in 18 countries other than China.
  • The U.S. Restricted Travel from China

    The U.S. Restricted Travel from China
    The U.S. suspended entry of anybody who had been to China within 2 weeks before this date.
  • Italy was Affected by COVID-19

    Italy was Affected by COVID-19
    Italy's cases rose from 5 to 150 causing the country to shut down many towns.
  • First COVID-19 Death in U.S.

    First COVID-19 Death in U.S.
    A man from Seattle had reportedly died from COVID-19 becoming the first reported death in the U.S.
  • President Trump Declared a National Emergency

    President Trump Declared a National Emergency
    The National Emergency declaration opens up $50 billion to states, doctors, and hospitals to fight COVID-19.
  • Spring Recess for Concordia Students

    Spring Recess for Concordia Students
    Concordia went on their regular scheduled spring break.
  • Concordia Moved to Online Classes

    Concordia Moved to Online Classes
    Concordia announced that they will move to online classes for the rest of the 2020 Spring Semester.
  • Concordia Closed Their Campus

    Concordia Closed Their Campus
    Concordia closed its campus to the general public and non-residential students.
  • Spring 2020 Commencement Ceremony is Postponed

    Spring 2020 Commencement Ceremony is Postponed
    Due to the affects of COVID-19, the graduates of the Spring 2020 semester will have their Commencement Ceremony in December.
  • Many Americans Lost Jobs

    Many Americans Lost Jobs
    Due to the shut down in many states because of COVID-19, nearly 10 million Americans are unemployed.
  • Concordia Pass/Fail Option

    Concordia Pass/Fail Option
    Concordia announced it will provide a Pass/Fail option or a traditional grading option for students to choose from due to the switching of face to face classes to online classes for the 2020 Spring Semester.