One of the components of the University of Michigan’s public health-informed semester strategy is administering reliable on-campus COVID-19 testing for U-M students, faculty, and staff who are exhibiting symptoms or have been in close contact with someone who tested positive. Results from tests administered by University Health Service are immediately integrated into information shared with other units, which allows for prompt communication and quick transitions into isolation or quarantine when needed. Testing paired with prompt case investigation and contact tracing have been critical for preventing the further spread of COVID-19 in the U-M community.
