The Washtenaw County Health Department released a statement noting “community spread is likely” as seven additional people have tested positive for COVID-19.
Alex Harring
Daily News Editor
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A cook in the dining hall of East Quad Residence Hall at the University of Michigan has tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), according to an email sent by Alasia Tardy, East Quad MDining assistant manager, to employees of East Quad’s Blue Café.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced the first death due to the novel coronavirus in an update on the state’s response to the virus Wednesday afternoon.
The Senate Assembly elected three faculty members to the Senate Advisory Committee on University Affairs on March 16 and 17 via electronic voting.
This story has been updated to include new information from the University Housing Team.
Shortly after Gov.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer issued an executive order on Monday morning closing all Michigan restaurants, bars and entertainment venues in an effort to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus. The order goes into effect at 3 p.m.
All Washtenaw County buildings and non-essential operations will close through April 5 and will reopen on April 6 to limit the spread of COVID-19, Washtenaw County Administrator Gregory Dill announced on Sunday.
In an email sent to students on Friday, University President Mark Schlissel encouraged all students to leave campus and return home, while announcing the Spring Commencement has been canceled.
In addition, the email announced that all final exams will be taken remotely, though campus will remain open for those who choose to stay.
Editor’s note: More cases of COVID-19 are being diagnosed daily.