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Novel Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19)
In light of the continued spread of COVID-19 in the community, the majority of City of East Lansing offices will continue to be closed for in-person transactions until further notice. Learn more.
All essential services (police, fire, EMS, curbside trash/recycling services, water services, wastewater management, court services, trades/housing inspections) 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:
While there is no vaccine currently, public health officials have provided the following mitigation and preventative measures for communicable diseases like COVID-19:
Click here for various print resources from the CDC in different languages.
Want to show your thanks for the essential workers in the East Lansing community and beyond? Need a fun activity for the kids? Print and color our Thank You Essential Workers coloring pages and proudly display them in your front-facing windows and/or on your trash/recycling carts!
All essential services (police, fire, EMS, curbside trash/recycling services, water services, wastewater management, court services, trades/housing inspections) 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
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
- 8/10/20 - 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
- 12/8/20 - City of East Lansing Office Closures Extended due to COVID-19
- 12/16/20 - City of East Lansing's State of Emergency and Downtown Mask Order Extended
- 1/13/21 - City of East Lansing Office Closures Extended due to COVID-19
- 1/14/21 - East Lansing, MSU, Ingham County Health Department Remind Community of Measures in Place to Protect Area from COVID-19
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.
CDC Print Resources in Different Languages
Click here for various print resources from the CDC in different languages.
Thanking Essential Workers - Printable Coloring Pages
Want to show your thanks for the essential workers in the East Lansing community and beyond? Need a fun activity for the kids? Print and color our Thank You Essential Workers coloring pages and proudly display them in your front-facing windows and/or on your trash/recycling carts!