In his statement, Barron denounced the attacks and reiterated that violence is "never the answer."
Penn State said it hasn't determined how the team pause will impact scheduled games beyond January 12.
Wednesday’s reported figures bring Athletics’ cumulative positive tests to 209 since testing began over the summer.
Fifty Penn State employees identified as part of the "critical workforce" will receive initial vaccine doses.
This is now the Nittany Lions' second straight game postponed due to coronavirus-related issues.
The Nittany Lions moved two spots down from No. 7, where they ended the 2019 season.