Stockton Extends Break, Moves Online As Coronavirus Precaution

GALLOWAY, NJ — Stockton University will extend spring break and move some classes online as precautions for the novel coronavirus. There are not presumptive or confirmed cases of coronavirus at Stockton as of Tuesday afternoon.

Spring break, which begins Sunday, will be extended through March 24. All classes will be held online from March 25 through April 5.

All events scheduled at Stockton location are being reviewed on a case-by-case basis. The University will limit large gatherings.

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Additionally, all international travel by faculty, staff and students is canceled until further notice.

State authorities announced Tuesday the first death of a coronavirus patient in New Jersey — a 69-year-old man from Bergen County. The fatality was among four new cases identified Tuesday, raising the state's total to 15. Read more: First NJ Coronavirus Death; Total Cases Rise To 15: Governor

Several New Jersey universities have taken precautions amid the coronavirus spread.

Princeton University will move to online classes after spring break and will cut back on campus gatherings. Two staff members are under self-quarantine after possibly being exposed to the virus. Read more: 2 Princeton University Staffers Possibly Exposed To Coronavirus

Rutgers University canceled classes through March 23 — the end of spring break — and will teach all classes online until at least April 3. Monmouth University cancelled classes until March 23 after a student reported feeling flu-like symptoms.

Stockton announced several precautions last week, including suspending some programs and trips to Italy. Read more: Stockton University Takes Coronavirus Precautions

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