Virus Action Team
Virus Action Team update: Don't bring COVID-19 home or back to campus
As Thanksgiving break approaches, students are encouraged to practice enhanced safety measures for 14 days prior to the break, which begins November 25.
Nov 5, 2020
Virus Action Team update: GVSU alert level to change to Level 3
There is a significant increase in the number of positive COVID-19 cases in Ottawa and Kent counties and a steady increase in the GVSU community.
Nov 3, 2020
Virus Action Team update: Remain resolute in preventive measures against COVID-19 to protect friends, family
The Virus Action Team follows up on all positive cases reported to GVSU and discusses if extra attention is needed to specific places on or off campus. Members of VAT also meet twice a week with public health officials from Ottawa and Kent counties.
Oct 29, 2020
Virus Action Team update: Survey being conducted on GVSU testing program
The Virus Action Team has emailed a survey to some students, faculty and staff members asking for input to help improve the GVSU COVID-19 Testing Program.
Oct 22, 2020
Room Splash: Campus departments transforming student quarantine, isolation rooms for more homey feel
Housing and Residence Life is looking for creative minds and generous hearts. In partnership with the Virus Action Team, HRL has launched Room Splash, an opportunity for GVSU employees to turn student quarantine or isolation rooms into a more vibrant space.
Oct 16, 2020
Virus Action Team update: Allendale random testing location moving to Kirkhof Center, flu shots encouraged
The viruses that cause COVID-19 and the flu spread in similar ways, and because COVID-19 and the flu have similar symptoms, it can be hard to diagnose which condition a patient has based on symptoms alone.
Oct 8, 2020
Virus Action Team update: "Staying Safe" order takes effect, GVSU has new digital tool to help track COVID-19
NOVID uses a smartphone's Bluetooth and ultrasound sensors to accurately and anonymously measure how far away other NOVID users are, as well as how long users have interacted.
Oct 2, 2020
Ottawa County Department of Public Health "Staying in Place" order to expire; new "Staying Safe" order issued for GVSU students living in Allendale Township
The "Staying Safe" order begins October 2, 2020, and extends through October 16, 2020.
Oct 1, 2020
Virus Action Team update: Number of COVID-19 cases in GVSU community continues to decline
The number of positive cases of COVID-19 within the GVSU community continues to decline, as do active cases.
Sep 24, 2020
Financial incentive announced for students who complete self-assessment through the Fall semester
Starting September 18, students who complete their self-assessment every day, including weekends, for the rest of the semester will earn $200 toward the Winter 2021 semester. Students who will be graduating after the Fall semester will be rewarded for this semester in January 2021.
Sep 19, 2020
