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Case activity COVID-19 cases increased slightly last week, back to pre-spring break levels. Percent positivity remains low at the Community Sampling and Tracking Program but did increase after spring break for those seeking testing with symptoms at University Health Service. New quarantine guidance  Updated guidance from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services states…

New face covering policy Starting March 14, the university is making masking optional in most indoor spaces, including offices, residence halls and athletic events. The change is supported by high vaccination rates in the U-M community and improving regional conditions. Masks will remain required in classrooms and other instructional spaces during class times, patient care…

Dear U-M Ann Arbor Community Member, As a result of the high vaccination rates among students, faculty and staff as well as improving conditions in the region, the COVID-19 Campus Health Response Committee is issuing new guidance regarding COVID-19 response on the University of Michigan campuses.  Effective March 14, 2022, masking will be optional in…

Case counts down  COVID-19 activity on campus continues on a downward trend with students representing 10% of cases in Washtenaw County. While these trends are encouraging, the current community COVID-19 activity is still “High” according to the CDC Transmission criteria. The only Campus Response Metric currently being met is a high level of transmission of…

Dear U-M Community Member,  As spring break approaches, the U-M community is encouraged to get a COVID-19 test BEFORE and AFTER any anticipated travel to help maintain the health of our community. While COVID-19 cases on campus and the surrounding community continue to decline, it’s important to continue to reduce the spread of COVID-19 on campus through appropriate testing. Where…

Continued improvement in case numbers  With continued decreases, COVID-19 cases have returned to levels more consistent with case counts seen earlier in the fall term before the surge caused by the omicron variant.  U-M’s wastewater surveillance also shows a pattern of decreasing activity in Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti and in areas on and around campus. While…

Sustained improvement in case numbers  COVID-19 cases continue to decrease on campus and in the surrounding community, with daily reports showing a continued downward trend for students and employees. U-M’s wastewater surveillance also shows a pattern of decreasing activity in Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti and in areas on and around campus. The only Campus Response Metric…

Campus COVID cases trending down COVID-19 activity on campus and the surrounding community is now showing signs of sustained improvement. Preliminary data on the U-M COVID-19 dashboard indicates cases are continuing to decrease compared to the previous weeks and a review of daily reports supports this continued downward trend for both students and employees. Boosters…