COVID-19 Response
COVID-19 Tracking and Reporting
Information for students, employees, and visitors coming to Metro State locations in person.
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COVIDaware MN
A free app from the State of Minnesota to notify you if you have been near someone who tests positive for COVID-19. Available for both Apple and Android smartphones. Because no information that will identify you will ever leave your phone, your privacy is protected.
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Minnesota State COVID-19 Dashboard
Data from Minnesota State's member universities and colleges on COVID-19 reported cases and community spread. Updated weekly.
Planning
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COVID-19 Campus Preparedness Plan
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The university's Back-to-Campus Preparedness Plan.
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Return to Campus Plan
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Guiding principles and target dates for Metropolitan State University community members returning to campus.
Contact us
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Email us at covid-19@metrostate.edu
Contact us with any questions or concerns about the university's pandemic response.
Official COVID-19 Information
Links to local, state and federal guidance and announcements on COVID-19.
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Minnesota State system office
Updates from all of Minnesota State's member universities and colleges.
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- State of Minnesota Department of Health
- Ramsey County
- Hennepin County
Report an Instance of COVID-19
Students and employees are requested to report exposure to, or a diagnosis of, COVID-19 to the university
On Campus
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Face Coverings
- General Masking: All people who have not been vaccinated are strongly encouraged to wear a face covering in accordance with MDH and CDC recommendations until they are fully vaccinated.
- Individuals may wear a mask as they so choose.
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Hours: Buildings and Parking
Opening hours and access policies for buildings and parking at all university locations.
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Hours: Student Services and Computer Labs
Schedules and instructions for accessing for student service offices and campus computer labs.
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Information for students
Information and resources on COVID-19 for Metropolitan State's students
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Information for employees
Information and resources on COVID-19 for Metropolitan State's faculty and staff
Physical and Mental Health Resources
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Prevent Getting Sick
From the Center for Disease Control and Prevention
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For students: 24/7 Counseling Services Help Line
Metro State students can call 651-793-1568 any time, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to speak to a licensed counselor.
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For employees: EAP Work/Life Counseling
A free service for employees of the State of Minnesota. Call 651-259-3840 or 800-657-3719 any time. Online access also available.
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CDC: Stress and Coping
Mental health tips from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Taking Care of Your Behavioral Health
A fact sheet on feelings that may arise during social distancing and quarantine with suggestions on ways to cope. From the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
- Home Office Ergonomics Reference pdf
- COVID-19 Vaccine facts chart pdf