Morning Briefing
Summaries of health policy coverage from major news organizations
Quarantined Mizzou Students Say School Forgot To Bring Them Food
WBUR: At The University Of Missouri, Campus Anxieties Rise With Coronavirus Cases
Students forced to quarantine due to a coronavirus outbreak at the University of Missouri say that school administrators have neglected them — and in some cases, forgot to bring them food. Boone County, Missouri, which is home to the university’s flagship campus in Columbia, has reported at least 1,194 student cases of COVID-19. And tensions between students and school administrators are rising along with the case count. (O'Dowd and Raphelson, 9/11)
The Hill: Michigan State Students To Quarantine Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
Students at Michigan State University are being asked to quarantine within their student residences due to an "alarming" surge in coronavirus cases among the campus community and surrounding area, according to local health officials. A statement from Ingham County health officials on Saturday cited cases in 30 residences defined as "large" centers of student housing on and around the campus in an order requiring those affected to "quarantine immediately for the next two weeks." (Bowden, 9/14)
AP: MSU Frats, Sororities Ordered To Quarantine For 2 Weeks
A county on Monday ordered a two-week quarantine for 23 fraternities and sororities and seven large rental houses near Michigan State University following a coronavirus outbreak that a local health official said was turning into a “crisis.” The quarantine, which is mandatory, means students or others living in the buildings cannot leave except for medical care or necessities that cannot be delivered. The houses have known cases or exposure to COVID-19. (Eggert, 9/15)
AP: ASU President Alleges Some Bars Violating COVID-19 Protocols
Arizona State University President Michael Crow alleges several restaurant-bars near the school’s Tempe campus have violated the safety protocols businesses must abide by to operate amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. The Arizona Republic reported Sunday that Crow sent a letter to Arizona Department of Health Services Director Dr. Cara Christ and the head of the state Department of Liquor Licenses and Control about the alleged violations by some Mill Avenue eating and drinking establishments. (9/13)
The Hill: LSU Says Students Who Get Tested For Coronavirus Have Priority For Football Tickets
Officials at Louisiana State University (LSU) said Monday that students who get tested for COVID-19 will have priority for football tickets. An email to students first reported by The Advocate announced that students also would not be permitted to bring guests to games during the modified 2020 season. Students will have until Thursday at 5 p.m. to register for tickets, according to the email. (Bowden, 9/14)
The Washington Post: U-Md. Begins In-Person Classes As Virus Caseload Rises Among University Students
The coronavirus caseload at two of the Washington region’s largest universities has jumped in recent days, while a small number of students at Maryland’s flagship university returned to the classroom Monday. Georgetown University reported about a dozen cases last week, according to the school’s virus dashboard. Just outside Washington, at the University of Maryland in College Park, officials were forging ahead with some in-person instruction — one of the few universities in the region to offer teaching on campus. (Lumpkin, 9/14)
The Hill: YouTube Stars' Account Demonetized After They Are Accused Of Throwing Parties Amid Pandemic
YouTube has temporarily demonetized the account of popular pranksters known as the NELK Boys after they allegedly threw massive college parties amid the coronavirus pandemic. The decision comes after the YouTubers, who have 5.7 million subscribers on the platform, were seen hosting parties at Illinois State University in what they reportedly called a “protest” of coronavirus regulations. (Gstalter, 9/12)
