The city is working with MSU officials and will report off-campus student violations to the university, according to the statement
Michigan State University announced a change in plans for the fall 2020 semester Tuesday after reported outbreaks of COVID-19 at universities nationwide.
Areas included in the restriction include downtown East Lansing extending from the northern edge of campus, chosen based on the areas where large house parties typically happen.
Students should check the instruction mode and location for each class in MSU's Schedule of Courses.
Specifically, Olsen said MSU officials are looking at transitioning spaces within the Wharton Center for instructional use and will continue to evaluate options as the fall semester nears.
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East Lansing City Council headed discussions around racial equity and the COVID-19 response at their Aug. 11 meeting, including an extension of the mayor’s order requiring masks be worn in all outdoor, public spaces in the downtown district.
Faculty and staff are being asked to complete the official health screening form each day before beginning on-campus work. Previously, departments had their own forms for their employees, but this is an official form from the university they are required to fill out when they plan to physically go to campus.
With the appointment of two new Black council members Saturday, Aug. 1, East Lansing City Council made history by creating the first council with people of color in the majority. The existing council members unanimously appointed Dana Watson and Ron Bacon to the two vacant seats.
The new requirement does not apply to individuals who are younger than five years old; those who cannot medically tolerate a mask; those who are eating or drinking while seated at a table/food service establishment; those who are exercising, when wearing a face covering would interfere in the activity; or those who are at a polling location for purposes of voting in an election, according to the release.
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When the need for masks increased, three women found themselves at the helm, sewing, selling or donating customizable fabrics and patterns to make sure that people found comfort during this time of fear.
The order explains colleges and universities want to convert these large, existing spaces to enable students to remain physically distant during in-person instruction.
The email did not specify the number of positive cases; however, those individuals will be self-isolating.
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With heaps of classes being moved online and in-person learning socially distanced, coming to campus in the fall may not be as easy, especially without knowing what to expect.
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MSU football will not be able to take the field for two weeks after a staff member tested positive for COVID-19.
Michigan State football announced late Wednesday that the program would be pausing their workouts after one staff member had tested positive for COVID-19.