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:

• 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

• 8/10/20 - 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
• 10/20/20 - 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
• 1/22/21 - City of East Lansing's State of Emergency and Mask Order Extended
• 1/29/21 - East Lansing City Council Adopts Emergency Ordinance Requiring Compliance with Public Health Orders
• 2/25/21 - City of East Lansing's State of Emergency and Mask Order Extended
• 3/4/21 - Outdoor Gathering Restriction Set to No More Than 15 People in Parts of East Lansing
• 3/10/21 - COVID-19 Safety Reminders for the East Lansing-MSU Community from Community Leaders
• 3/12/21 - New Order Limits Gathering, Restricts Lines Outside of Businesses in Downtown East Lansing on Saint Patrick's Day

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.