The University at Albany and the Albany County Department of Health have confirmed a COVID-19 case at the school.

UAlbany sent a social media post Thursday morning, saying they were told late Wednesday night by the county DOH that the coronavirus had been confirmed "among a member of the UAlbany community who resides off campus," and that classes would be suspended today.

Albany County Health Commissioner Dr. Elizabeth Whalen said one of the people affected in a man in his early 20s who is a UAlbany student, and the other is a woman in her 30s who lives in Guilderland. Neither was hospitalized and both are recovering, according to Dr. Whalen.

"We are working closely with ACDOH to reach out to any students, faculty or staff members who may have come in contact with this individual. Also, as a precaution, we are closing the business building today for cleaning," UAlbany President Havidan Rodriguez said in a statement. "Faculty and staff who work in this building are advised to work from home today."

The school clarified where it stands on refunds for students who won't be on campus.

From UAlbany:



•Student refunds (for housing, meal plans, etc.) is something that is currently being reviewed. SUNY will provide updates as soon as they become available.



•All UAlbany campuses remain open. Students can choose to stay on campus or go home after 3/19.



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Union College announced early Thursday afternoon that the college confirmed a case of the coronavirus in an unnamed staff member. Classes have been suspended Thursday and Friday.

The College has confirmed a case of #coronavirus from a staff member at Union College. See https://t.co/eZ9h2Zx5p3 for all the latest updates. #covid_19 pic.twitter.com/LR5o9H6Sdq — Union College (@UnionCollege) March 12, 2020

The Saratoga County Health Department says there is a third confirmed case of COVID-19 there, an adult from Clifton Park. Officials say they are still investigating where this person picked up the virus and who else the person has come into contact with.

Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan also announced that "all mass gatherings" in the city have been suspended, including St. Patrick's Day parades scheduled for Saturday in Albany and North Albany.

Sheriff Craig Apple says “until the knowns outweigh the unknowns,” access will be limited to correctional facility to protect roughly 400 inmates and 400 staffers. “If deputies get sick, we’ll have no one to respond to emergencies.” pic.twitter.com/u9XbK6ScXy — Matt Hunter (@MattHunterTV) March 12, 2020

McCoy acknowledged the expected negative financial impact from the NCAA's decision to hold basketball tournament games without fans, but added, "Most importantly, this is about trying to stop what's going on. ... We had to take the appropriate steps."