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Dear U-M Ann Arbor community member, In less than two short weeks, a new academic year will be underway on the Ann Arbor campus. To help prepare for the fall term, I wanted to share updates on our campus’s preparations for and community expectations around COVID-19, mpox and seasonal influenza. COVID-19  Our ability to protect ourselves…

Dear U-M Ann Arbor campus community member, I’m pleased to share with you a new tool that allows you to submit and view the status of your COVID-19 vaccination information submission to the university. The new tool, Vax Viewer, is available to all students, faculty and staff — including Michigan Medicine —  on the Ann…

Dear U-M Ann Arbor community member, We are writing today to share an update on the university’s COVID-19 policies and expectations for the Ann Arbor campus for the 2022-2023 academic term. Plans for the Dearborn and Flint campuses will be shared at later date. We are planning for a vibrant campus experience that is supported…

Decreasing cases While the overall recent trend within Washtenaw county has remained steady, the number of new COVID-19 cases on campus has steadily decreased over the past two weeks. That trend is most apparent among the U-M student population and can be seen on the COVID-19 dashboard by selecting the student under status. For individuals…

Dear Ann Arbor campus community member,  We are writing to share important changes to COVID-19 policies that apply to all students, faculty and staff on the Ann Arbor campus. Effective May 2, the following mitigation strategies apply for our campus community: Wearing a mask is no longer required on campus in instructional settings during class…

Cases remain elevated The number of COVID-19 cases on campus decreased last week compared to the previous week but remained at an elevated level. The percent positivity at the campus Community Sampling and Tracking Program dropped and is now just under the threshold of 3%; no campus response metrics are currently being met. The majority…

Dear U-M Community Member, As we come to an end of a successful in-person academic year and approach the summer travel season, we wanted to provide important guidance and tips for those planning to travel abroad during Summer 2022.  Before You Travel Abroad Get vaccinated or get a COVID-19 booster shot wherever available to you.…

Cases increasing The number of COVID-19 cases on campus and in Washtenaw county remains elevated –  Washtenaw county is currently a “Medium” COVID-19 community level. The more transmissible BA.2 subvariant of Omicron is felt to be the primary driver of the current wave of new cases (now accounting for 83.7% of cases in the Midwest).…