UMD updates COVID-19 protocols, allows students to isolate on-campus
The updates come after a U.S. House of Representatives subcommittee launched an investigation into this university’s COVID-19 isolation protocols.
UMD sees decline in reported COVID-19 cases after early-semester spike
The campus community reported nearly 700 COVID-19 cases in the first four weeks of the semester.
US House of Representatives subcommittee launches investigation into UMD COVID-19 policies
This investigation stems from concerns that the off-campus quarantine requirement for students who test positive for COVID-19 places unnecessary stress on students.
As COVID-19 cases surge, UMD community is uncertain about policies
The HEAL Line experienced a significant surge in calls from students and employees seeking answers at the start of the fall 2023 semester.
Students who don’t qualify for UMD’s limited COVID isolation housing express frustration
Students who live a six to eight hour drive away from the university have to go home if they test positive for COVID-19 and live in on-campus housing, according to the HEAL line.
UMD students should be able to isolate in their on-campus apartments
Location of isolation should not change for students who live in on-campus apartments.
UMD to prioritize quarantine housing for students who can’t travel home
The email also outlined pre-arrival covid requirements like testing and face coverings.
If there’s a COVID surge after break, UMD quarantine and isolation team say it’s ready
Students who left campus over break are required to get tested within 72 hours before returning.
Amid COVID surge, UMD health center director links most cases to dorm gatherings
Some residents of 24 dorms and three Greek Life houses have been moved to quarantine and isolation housing.
As UMD hits COVID case highs, availability dwindles in isolation and quarantine housing
There are currently 202 students living in university quarantine and isolation housing.