Lakers Together FAQ

What contributed in the decision to move away the COVID-19 vaccine requirement?  

There were many factors, to include President Biden announced that official designation of the pandemic will end on May 11. The decision was not an easy one, as GVSU still strongly recommends receiving the COVID-19 vaccines to include the booster. Other factors: 

• We have not had a significant breakout of COVID in the GV community for over a year. 

• Since the peak of the Omicron surge at the end of January 2022, nationally:  

  • Daily COVID-19 reported cases are down 92%. 

  • COVID-19 deaths have declined by over 80%. 

  • New COVID-19 hospitalizations are down nearly 80%. 

  • We also see the same numbers locally.

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