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Novel Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19)
East Lansing City Hall and the East Lansing 54B District Court re-opened to the public on Monday, June 15, while several other City facilities remain closed to the public at this time. Learn more. Community members are encouraged to continue to stay connected with the City in order to remain updated on additional operational changes and re-opening plans in the coming weeks and months: https://www.cityofeastlansing.com/1897/Stay-Connected.
The majority of public meetings will continue to be held electronically throughout the months of June and July. View the City's electronic public meeting notices webpage to view details about past and upcoming electronic meetings, including information on how to view the meetings and make public comment.
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!
The majority of public meetings will continue to be held electronically throughout the months of June and July. View the City's electronic public meeting notices webpage to view details about past and upcoming electronic meetings, including information on how to view the meetings and make public comment.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer & Public Health Updates
City of East Lansing's Latest COVID-19-Related Press Releases
- 5/27/20 - Free Two-Hour Parking Offered in all Gated Facilities in Downtown East Lansing this June
- 5/29/20 - Customer Guidelines and Vendors Announced for 2020 East Lansing Farmers Market Season
- 6/3/20 - City of East Lansing Participating in Unemployment Insurance Agency Work Share Program
- 6/8/20 - East Lansing City Hall, East Lansing 54B District Court to Re-Open to the Public on Monday, June 15
- 6/10/20 - East Lansing Department of Parks, Recreation & Arts Provides Updates on Re-opening of Park Amenities
- 6/10/20 - East Lansing City Council Approves New Measures to Support Economic Recovery Efforts for Restaurants
- 6/15/20 - ELFD Lifts Suspension on Recreational Fires in East Lansing
- 6/25/20 - Free Two-Hour Parking Continues Through End of June in Downtown East Lansing’s Gated Facilities, Transitions to 30-Minute Grace Period in July
- 7/10/20 - Update on City of East Lansing Facility Closures, Re-Opening Status
- Click here to view additional press releases.
Other Local Updates & Resources
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, which include fever, cough and difficulty breathing.
- Stay home when you are sick.
- 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. Learn more.
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!