The COVID-19 Update provides the latest news and resources to help community partners plan, prepare, and respond to the coronavirus outbreak.
Video: January 8 Press Conference
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Latest News
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and MDHHS officials announced the state is moving to a new phase of vaccination on Monday, Jan. 11. MDHHS is moving forward with vaccination of Michiganders age 65 and older; frontline essential workers including police officers, first responders, frontline state and federal workers and jail and prison staff; and preK-12 teachers and childcare providers.
MDHHS announced be guidance for schools to keep students, staff and communities safe during the COVID-19 pandemic while providing the in-person instruction that is crucial to learning and development. The state’s goal is to have all Michigan school districts offer an in-person learning option for students no later than March 1, and earlier if possible.
Michigan hospitals, local health departments and Federally Qualified Health Centers are quickly increasing the pace of vaccinations in the state, administering three times the vaccine last week compared to the number of doses administered the first week.
MDHHS is distributing 3.5 million free masks as part of the state’s Mask Up, Mask Right campaign.
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Take Action – How You Can Help
MI COVID Alert is a free app for your mobile phone. It will help us to notify each other and slow the spread of COVID-19 in Michigan.
Masking right includes wearing one of three options of masks that provide stronger protection: three-layered washable cloth face coverings, medical-grade disposable masks or approved KN95 masks. It also includes wearing the approved mask correctly and having it secured over the nose and face and tightly fitting without gaps.
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Resources
This guidance outlines the strategy for vaccine prioritization for the State of Michigan and will be used by MDHHS, as well as public health and health care, as they allocate and administer vaccines.
Frequently asked questions about the COVID-19 vaccines. The information in this document will change frequently as we learn more about COVID-19 vaccines.
Vaccination data will be updated Monday – Saturday from the Michigan Care Improvement Registry (MCIR).
Vaccination is our path back to normal life and a strong economy. Learn more about the process for getting vaccinated on this page.
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