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4 MSU men's basketball players test positive for COVID-19, will miss game against High Point
MSU men’s hoops will be down four players due to COVID-19.
MSU
First case of Omicron variant of COVID-19 reported at MSU
Michigan State University spokesperson Dan Olsen confirmed the school's first case of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 Friday.
MICHIGAN
Ingham County offers update on COVID-19 case, death spikes
Chief Medical Officer Linda Vail updated the community on the status of COVID-19 in Ingham County, and addressed concerns regarding the Omicron variant Tuesday.
MICHIGAN
Ingham County Health Department issues guidance on rising case numbers, holidays
The Ingham County Health Department broke down current COVID-19 numbers, prevalence rates and precautions to take in face of the virus throughout the community.
NEWS
After a year of virtual learning, mental health support looks different
After a year-and-a-half of online learning, students and faculty alike are realizing that mental health needs to take a higher priority in the classroom.
LIFE
The state of the world's vaccination effort
The United States has about 56.5% of its population fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The entire continent of Africa, on the other hand, currently has 4.4% vaccinated.
MICHIGAN
Ingham County Health Department issues update on COVID-19
Ingham County Health Officer Linda Vail said she believes MSU will be resilient against COVID-19 after the return of students from fall break.
MICHIGAN
Ingham County offers update on COVID-19
Ingham County Health Officer Linda Vail delivered an update on COVID-19 in the county Tuesday, citing booster shot eligibility and the plateau in reported cases.
COMMENTARY
COLUMN: My experience getting COVID-19 while living on campus
"When I got the email notification, my heart sank — as soon as I opened the message, I discovered that a student in my in-person math class had tested positive for COVID-19 and that I was exposed on Wednesday, Sept. 1."
MICHIGAN
Joneigh Khaldun steps down as chief medical executive, new interim chief appointed
“This is very bittersweet, but I am excited for this new and unique opportunity to continue doing my life’s work of advancing bold programs and policies that promote the health of all communities,” Michigan's former Chief Medical Executive Dr. Joneigh Khaldun said in a statement.
MICHIGAN
Ingham County Health Department confirms new COVID-19 rates, vaccine updates
There have been an estimated 145 cases this past week which are related to MSU, according to Ingham County Health Officer Linda Vail.
MSU
MSU to no longer inform professors of all positive COVID-19 cases in the classroom
Critics of the new policy have been quick to point out that while the vaccine and mask policies are important, they likely don't cover all the bases.
MICHIGAN
Six new CEOs reflect on coming to power during a pandemic
Six women who came to positions of power during the pandemic shared their stories at a Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce ceremony Sept. 8.
MSU
ASMSU moves all work online
“I was recently made aware that a staff member has tested positive for COVID-19,” ASMSU Chief of Staff Kyle Biel said in the email. “As such, I am reaching out to all of you in an effort to promote a safe and healthy working environment. I have decided that we will be moving to all online work effective immediately.”
MSU
Class modality switch denials lead to blowback from students, staff
MSU Deputy Spokesperson Dan Olsen said that modality change requests are judged and decided by the leadership of the class’s respective department.
MICHIGAN
MDHHS issues new quarantine guidelines for COVID-positive students
According to the press release, a fully vaccinated student who came in close contact with a COVID-positive student can continue going to in-person classes if they closely monitor symptoms for 14 days after exposure and continue to follow the mask mandate. If an unvaccinated student was masked and less than three feet apart in an indoor setting, they can remain in school if they wear a mask, too.
NEWS
Ingham County Health Department issues updates on COVID-19
As of Sept. 7, there are 26,808 cumulative cases, 25,233 of which have recovered -- leaving 1,171 active cases in Ingham County.
MSU
MSU receives nearly 60,000 COVID-19 vaccine survey responses
Of the respondents, 88% of students, faculty and staff indicated they are fully vaccinated, and 7% indicated they received the first of two doses of the vaccine.
MSU
Students and staff enthusiastic for in-person return
Students and staff returned to campus on Sept. 1 looking forward to a year of in-person interactions.
MICHIGAN
Ingham County requires masks, isolation policies in K-12 classrooms
Two new emergency orders have been issued in Ingham County to mitigate the 515% increase in COVID-19 cases in people aged 0-17.