Novel (New) Coronavirus Information

Updated: June 16, 2021, 1:39 p.m.

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The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is a respiratory illness caused by SARS-CoV-2. It spreads through respiratory droplets when an infected person coughs, sneezes or talks. Those droplets can then land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby or could be inhaled into the lungs. COVID-19 may be spread by people who are not showing symptoms.

Our highest priority is the health and safety of our campus community and the broader community. We are monitoring this evolving public health situation and are taking immediate and specific steps to reduce the spread of COVID-19. As a campus, we must live our Dominican pillar of community by thinking of others, protecting others and doing all that we can to care for others.

For more informatiom about coronavirus and the COVID-19 vaccine, please refer to the following resources:

• COVID-19 Vaccine Information
  • Vaccinate West Michigan
  • Michigan COVID-19 Vaccine Dashboard (MDHHS)
  • MDHHS COVID-19 Vaccine Information
  • CDC COVID-19 Vaccine
  • Michigan Bishops’ statement on ethical concerns regarding COVID-19 vaccines (Diocese of Grand Rapids)
  • USCCB conscience exemption for vaccines based on fetal tissue from abortions (PDF)
  • The Vatican’s Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith “Note on the morality of using some anti-Covid-19 vaccines”
• Kent County Health Department
  • KCHD Covide-19 Updates and Resources
• Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
  • MDHHS Epidemic Orders
• MI Occupational Safety and Health Administration
  • MIOSHA Emergency Rules
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
  • CDC COVID Data Tracker
  • How to protect yourself (CDC)
  • What to do if you are sick (CDC)
  • Travel information (CDC)
• U.S. Department of State
  • Travel Information (State Department)
• U.S. Department of Education
• World Health Organization
  • WHO Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Dashboard
• Johns Hopkins University COVID-19 Dashbaord
• U.S. Department of Labor - Occupational Safety and Health Administration

The College is monitoring developments in coordination with public health officials and other experts. The College will to share information and guidance to the College community on this web page as it becomes available. For information about the College's plans for the 2020-2021 academic year, visit Saints Together.

This page is intended to serve as a central source for College-specific coronavirus information and to assist our campus community with preventive and safety measures. Please consult relevant experts for medical or legal guidance for your specific circumstance.