Virus Action Team
Virus Action Team update: Number of COVID-19 cases within GVSU community trending down; Staying in Place order takes effect
The number of positive COVID-19 cases within the Grand Valley community has trended down for the last couple of days after leveling off last week. In spite of this recent trend, the overall positive numbers for Grand Valley since the opening of the Fall semester have been concerning to both university community members and public health officials.
Sep 17, 2020
Ottawa County Department of Public Health issues two-week "Staying in Place" order for GVSU students living in Allendale Township
The two-week order begins September 17 and lasts through October 1.
Sep 16, 2020
Virus Action Team update: GVSU dashboard offers transparency, aggressive COVID-19 testing continues
Senior Leadership decided to report all verified positive cases associated with the university to provide the most complete picture possible for the campus community.
Sep 10, 2020
Virus Action Team update: Thousands tested in campus community for COVID-19, shows low positivity rate
GVSU, in partnership with Spectrum Health, has conducted more than 2,200 tests for COVID-19 in the past week as students moved to campus. GVSU will conduct 5,000 more tests in the next two weeks on students, faculty and staff members.
Sep 1, 2020
Virus Action Team update: Random testing begins on campus
Grand Valley has launched a COVID-19 random testing program for residential students at the Allendale and Pew Grand Rapids campuses.
Aug 26, 2020
Virus Action Team update: Additional information available on self-assessment, testing, 24/7 call number provided
Expanded information from Grand Valley's Virus Action Team (VAT) about tracking, technology, testing, tracing, isolation and quarantine is available.
Aug 17, 2020
