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
Updated March 1
The number of new COVID-19 cases in the Grand Valley community continues to be low, as indicated on the GVSU data dashboard. This reflects everyone’s good work as we continue to follow face covering and social distancing guidelines, get tested and avoid large gatherings.
Consent for Testing
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.
Events and Travel Reminders
Grand Valley continues to follow state and CDC guidelines for travel and in-person events. Please check the Lakers Together website for complete information regarding travel and event guidelines, recommendations and requirements.
Antigen Testing
We will switch to antigen testing in our surveillance testing program beginning March 1; our symptomatic clinic will begin using antigen testing March 8. This will allow for additional testing hours and a turnaround time of about one hour for test results.
COVID-19 Vaccine
Faculty, staff or students are encouraged to schedule a vaccination appointment with their local health department, participating pharmacy, or health system. Local information is available at Vaccinate West Michigan.
The GVSU Virus Action Team sponsored a COVID-19 Vaccine Town Hall February 23, 2021. Watch the town hall here.
Grand Valley is working with both the Ottawa County and Kent County Health Departments, and local health systems, to offer vaccine clinics on campus when vaccines are readily available. Vaccinations would be offered for individuals who qualify based on their priority level. Information on vaccines can be found on the Vaccine Page on the Lakers Together website.
Questions and concerns
The GVSU COVID call center (616) 331-4636 remains in operation weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Personal health concerns should be directed to the GVSU/Spectrum Health 24-hour call center (833) 734-0020.
Creating a safer environment is a shared responsibility among all who come to GVSU and its off-campus partners. The university is encouraging personal responsibility by providing education, supplies, and resources to assist individuals in following public health guidance and university policy. As part of our work toward a safe environment, a web-based self-assessment (accessed by phone, tablet or computer) is available for faculty, staff and students.
The daily self-assessment is simple and quick to complete. The self-assessment is the primary means for us to collect daily information – including weekends – about how the virus is affecting the GVSU community, minimize its spread, promote public health and make sound decisions.
Learn how to create an easy-to-use bookmark for the self-assessment on your smartphone.
Grand Valley has developed a handbook, “Lakers Together Protecting Each Other.” This handbook contains all the decisions we have made to date, and we will update the information as decisions are made and requirements change.
The GVSU Symptomatic or Exposure Test Site, located between Fresh Food and Manitou Hall, will switch to antigen testing March 8.
Mar 4, 2021
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