The number of known coronavirus cases in the United States continues to grow rapidly. The latent period  for the COVID-19 is 14 days, and the patients can still pass the virus to others even they show no symptoms at all. The risk of community contagion is really high. Classes at Suffolk University should be cancelled until it is confirmed that it is safe for students to go about their education with no potential threat to their health. Take advantage of technology, start online classes. We all already know the risks COVID-19 poses to the public, particularly those who are immunocompromised or elderly, and we must act now to keep students, their families, and the community safe.