COVID-positive students and exposed contacts now being placed in buildings where regular people live

Welp, here we go: Housing is now placing COVID-positive students and exposed contacts in buildings on North Campus where regular people live. I watched Housing employees in full-body hazmat suits and respirators going in and out of nearby empty apartments today.This situation is just so ridiculous. I have a lot that I could say in anger and frustration. But instead I’m going for a long walk.​Subject: Update on quarantine and isolation housing in NorthwoodDear residents,We wanted to keep you informed of our plans for quarantine and isolation housing in your Northwood neighborhood.In September, we shared that we have designated vacant spaces throughout Northwood I-III, as well as Baits 2, for students needing temporary housing. Our plan has been to use units in vacant buildings first. All these units are now occupied.This week, to help us respond to emerging needs in our community, we will be accommodating students in quarantine or isolation in units within buildings that also house regular term residents. These additional rooms are part of the university's overall inventory of quarantine and isolation housing spaces.Since Northwood apartments do not have forced air heating and cooling systems, there is no air exchange between units. As for all students in quarantine and isolation, the following is expected of students during their temporary stay:No social gatherings or congregating in public areas.No guests in the apartment.Keeping noise to a reasonable level.Remaining in the Northwood community, except to obtain medical care as necessary.Wearing a face covering when outside (for example, when taking a walk or taking out the trash).Observing social distancing while outside the unit.Observing public health guidelines is important for everyone in the community: if you wish to report a concern about someone failing to observe public health guidelines, call the COVID Concerns reporting line 734-647-3000 or DPSS 734-763-1131.For more information about quarantine and isolation temporary housing in your neighborhood, please email [HousingCovidResponse@umich.edu](mailto:HousingCovidResponse@umich.edu).Thank you,Michigan Housing via /r/uofm https://ift.tt/37evtcb