Novel Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19)

In light of the community-wide spread of COVID-19 and the latest emergency order from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, the majority of City of East Lansing offices will be closed to the public for three weeks beginning Wednesday, November 18, 2020 in the interest of community and employee health. Learn more.

All essential services (police, fire, EMS, curbside trash/recycling services, water services, wastewater management and court services) will remain available and non-essential staff will be available remotely to assist residents with non-essential services. For additional information, view the City's:

• COVID-19 Contact List
• COVID-19 Continuity of Operations Plan (departmental service information)
• Online Resources
• Payment Options

Community members can also view the City's electronic public meeting notices webpage for details on upcoming electronic meetings.
 

State & Public Health Updates

 

• Don't Bring COVID Home. Get Tested.
• Announcements from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
• Michigan Department of Health and Human Services 
• Ingham County Health Department
• Ingham County Health Department COVID-19 Data Dashboard
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

City of East Lansing's Latest COVID-19-Related Press Releases

• 8/7/20 - Masks Now Required in Outdoor Public Areas within East Lansing's DDA Boundaries
• 8/10/20 - City of East Lansing Launches Emergency Rental & Mortgage Assistance Program
• 8/26/20 - City of East Lansing Welcomes Spartans, Encourages Off-Campus Safety this Fall 
• 9/4/20 - City of East Lansing Launches Small Business Relief Grant Program
• 9/11/20 - ELPRA Announces Preliminary Re-opening Plans for East Lansing Hannah Community Center
• 10/1/20 - East Lansing Mayor Extends City State of Emergency and Downtown Mask Order
• 10/14/20 - East Lansing City Council Adopts Emergency Ordinance Requiring Compliance with Public Health Orders
• 10/20/20 - Letter Sent to Big Ten Conference from Mayors in 11 Big Ten College Communities
• 10/22/20 - East Lansing, MSU, Ingham County Health Department Remind Community of COVID-19 Safety Measures in Place
• 10/28/20 - Outdoor Gathering Restriction Tightened to No More Than 10 People in Parts of East Lansing
• 11/6/20 - East Lansing Mayor Extends City State of Emergency and Downtown Mask Order
• 11/17/20 - City Announces Office Closures due to Community-Wide Spread of COVID-19, MDHHS Emergency Order

COVID-19 Preventative Measures

While there is no vaccine currently, public health officials have provided the following mitigation and preventative measures for communicable diseases like COVID-19:

• Learn about the signs and symptoms of COVID-19.
• Stay home when you are sick and call your doctor.
• Avoid contact with people who are sick.
• Regularly clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces, such as doorknobs, keyboards, cell phones and light switches.
• Wash your hands often with soap and warm water for 20 seconds. If not available, use hand sanitizer. 
• Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or upper sleeve when coughing or sneezing.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands.
• Avoid handshakes.
• Stay at least 6 feet away from others when in a public setting.
• Be sure to maintain a supply of medications, food and other essentials in your house.
• If you have to go out in public, wear a mask.