Michigan State University Announces Enhanced Physical Distancing
Just as the spring semester is underway, Michigan State University has issued a enhanced physical distancing period for on- and off-campus students.
The announcement comes after a rapid increase in the COVID-19 positivity rate since students returned to campus for the spring semester according to The State News. The news was announced by University Physician Dr. David Weismantel and Senior Vice President for Residential and Hospitality Services Vennie Gore.
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MSU officials are ordering all on-campus students to stay in their residences with the exception of picking up meals from a dining hall, attending a in-person class, or to go to work. Students can also conduct research, participate in MSU s COVID-19 Early Detection Program, seek medical care,or exercise outside with two or fewer people.
Michigan State University Issues 14-Day Physical Distance Directive
Michigan State University has just issued a 14-day physical distance directive to help combat the recent surge in COVID numbers.
The directive is going into effect tonight at midnight until Feb.13th. During the directive, students will not be allowed to gather on-campus and are advised not to gather off-campus as well.
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Not everything will be cut off from students. Here are a few activities students can still participate in during the directive:
Accessing secure internet
Attending an in-person class.
Participating in the COVID-19 Early Detection Program
Michigan State University has issued what it calls an "enhanced physical distance directive" for students, effective Saturday, January 30 at midnight and
Michigan State students were called out specifically in the latest Michigan State Police press release, citing a June 2020 gathering at Harpers Restaurant and Brewpub that led to over 180 cases of COVID-19.