Virus Action Team
Virus Action Team update: COVID-19 Vaccine opportunity
The West Michigan Vaccine Clinic at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids, operated by Kent County, Spectrum Health and Mercy Health, in collaboration with Vaccinate West Michigan, has expanded vaccine availability to those 16 and older.
Mar 31, 2021
Virus Action Team update: Campus Readiness Team appointed
The Campus Readiness Team (CRT) has been formed and is now meeting weekly to develop plans, set timelines and guidelines, and consider space requests in the transition period from the end of Winter Semester through the start of the Fall Semester.
Mar 25, 2021
Virus Action Team update: COVID-19 cases increasing
The GVSU Data Dashboard shows daily new cases of COVID-19 in the GVSU community have been increasing in March.
Mar 18, 2021
Virus Action Team update: Travel poses high risk for contracting a COVID-19 variant
Warmer days provide great opportunities for Lakers to enjoy the outdoors. Remember to continue to follow best practices to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Mar 11, 2021
Virus Action Team update: Antigen testing in GVSU symptomatic clinic to begin March 8
The GVSU Symptomatic or Exposure Test Site, located between Fresh Food and Manitou Hall, will switch to antigen testing March 8.
Mar 4, 2021
Virus Action Team update: Consent for COVID-19 testing now online
Consent for COVID-19 testing at GVSU has now been incorporated into the online self-assessment. This eliminates the need to sign a paper form each time you test and speeds up the testing process.
Feb 25, 2021
Timeline for GVSU vaccine clinic unknown, university to follow state, local guidelines
The leaders of Grand Valley's Virus Action Team (VAT) said they have no firm timeline on a GVSU-based COVID-19 vaccine clinic, but urged faculty, staff and students to register for a vaccine with their health care provider, local health department, or through other providers.
Feb 23, 2021
Virus Action Team update: GVSU to begin antigen testing
Beginning March 1, Grand Valley will expand testing capabilities by switching to antigen testing, also known as rapid testing, as the primary testing method for surveillance and symptomatic programs.
Feb 18, 2021
Virus Action Team update: Current and future conditions regarding COVID-19
Grand Valley will soon be expanding testing capabilities with additional testing hours and a quicker turnaround time for test results.
Feb 11, 2021
Virus Action Team update: Efforts by campus community keeping COVID numbers low
The GVSU Data Dashboard shows the relatively low number of COVID-19 cases. This is directly related to efforts by the campus community to practice safety protocols.
Feb 5, 2021
