News
Latest news about IU's response to the coronavirus.
Efforts to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus are affecting people and systems all over the U.S. and around the world. Find IU researchers, scientists and clinicians available to discuss the impacts of COVID-19 on a wide range of topics.
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How IU is using contact tracing to address COVID-19
The health experts who lead Indiana University's Medical Response Team believe that a robust system of contact tracing is key to the safe return of students and employees to IU campuses across the state this fall.
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A welcome message from President McRobbie
IU President Michael A. McRobbie welcomes the IU community at the start of the fall semester.
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State of Indiana mask mandate, local ordinances
While the state of Indiana has various public health orders, counties can enact further orders deemed necessary to protect citizens.
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Monroe County issues order requiring face coverings
The new public health order covers the IU Bloomington campus
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When to wear a mask on campus
IU Environmental Health and Safety's latest guidance for wearing masks on campus.
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Return to campus guide released
A guide for returning to campus as well as an at-a-glance phased re-entry plan are now available.
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Cloth face coverings and physical distancing on campus
Cloth face coverings are required on all IU campuses beginning June 1, 2020.
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Plans for resuming fall instruction on IU's campuses
President McRobbie announces the academic calendar for 2020-2021.
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COVID-19 testing, restarting research
President McRobbie discusses a new partnership with IU Health for COVID-19 testing and the university's plan for restarting research.
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Restarting IU operations
An update from President McRobbie on planning for restarting operations at IU.
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IU continues remote work
IU continues remote work and the state of Indiana's five-stage reopening plan.