by MTU Flex Task Force
The moving 14-day total of detected COVID-19 cases is eight, compared to 10 last week. We conducted 153 surveillance tests this week, with one detected case, for a detection rate of .70 percent. Currently, less than 6 percent of on-campus isolation space is in use and the campus remains at Health and Safety Level Three.
We announced yesterday that the Western Upper Peninsula Health Department (WUPHD) will hold mass community vaccination clinics using the Johnson & Johnson vaccine at the SDC on Thursday, April 15, and Thursday, April 29. To make an appointment, sign up for the WUPHD COVID Vaccine Waitlist. The WUPHD is scheduling all appointments for these and other clinics in the community.
Those interested in volunteering at the community clinics are asked to please contact Brian Cadwell at bjcadwel@mtu.edu. Volunteers will receive vaccinations if desired.
In addition, Michigan Tech is partnering with Upper Great Lakes Family Health Center (UGL) to hold vaccine clinics for students April 20-22, also with the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. The clinics will run from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the SDC. Students received a one-question poll today, either via text message or email, to gauge their interest in participating. We ask students to please take the poll as soon as possible. Information about scheduling a vaccination clinic appointment will be shared with students early next week.
Many other health care providers and pharmacies in the community are currently offering COVID-19 vaccinations. Information is available online. As of April 5, all Michigan residents 16 and older are eligible to be vaccinated.
As a reminder, under our current Health and Safety Level Protocol, the University’s face covering policy applies to everyone on campus, regardless of vaccination status. Please continue to wear your face covering, even if you are vaccinated.