Going back to college campuses after winter break could mean also getting a third COVID shot. Some colleges and universities are requiring the shot in an effort to stem the predicted spread of the highly contagious omicron variant of the COVID virus.
Both Michigan State University and the University of Michigan are requiring students to get the booster as soon as possible.
The omicron variant has been detected in the U of M community. All faculty, staff, and students on the Ann Arbor, Dearborn, and Flint campuses of U of M have until February 4th to get the shot. Testing and masking protocols have been tightened up as well as the university tries to keep in-person classes going for the next semester.
Michigan State University is also requiring the booster shot and is continuing to allow for exemptions for religious or medical reasons while maintaining masking requirements and other safety protocols.
St. Clair County Community College requires students to be fully vaccinated but has not issued a booster shot requirement.
Reporting for WGRT – Jennie McClelland
