The COVID-19 Update provides the latest news and resources to help community partners plan, prepare, and respond to the coronavirus outbreak.
Video: August 14 Press Conference
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=znFCxpgJbIM
Latest News
Four million free masks are being provided to Michigan residents who are most vulnerable to COVID-19 through a partnership involving MDHHS, Ford Motor Company and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). These masks will be distributed throughout the state in upcoming weeks. Those interested in receiving a free mask can contact their local Community Action Agency or local DHHS office. Download a list of locations that have already received masks for distribution. Please note that availability may vary by location.
Vaccines are proven to protect people from serious diseases at every age. Maintaining routine vaccination is critical during the COVID-19 pandemic. On-time vaccinations protect individuals and communities from vaccine-preventable diseases and outbreaks, and can help reduce the burden on the health care system. During National Immunization Awareness Month, MDHHS urges you to talk to your health care provider to ensure you and your family are up-to-date on all recommended vaccines.
Approximately 350,000 Michigan families will continue to have access to additional food assistance benefits during August as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Michigan previously approved the additional food assistance for March through July – and now that is being extended for the month of August with approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service.
The governor continued to protect Michigan’s frontline workers in grocery stores, pharmacies and long-term care facilities by signing Executive Orders 2020-168 and 2020-169. The governor’s orders extend existing safety measures, including 2 hours a week of reserved shopping time for vulnerable populations, to protect consumers and employees at grocery stores and pharmacies. |
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Take Action – How You Can Help
Wear a mask or cloth face covering every time you leave home, stay 6 feet from others and continue to stay home as much as possible.
Michigan is using this 1-2-3 plan to help slow the spread of COVID-19 and save lives. By taking this seriously and doing their part, all Michiganders can be part of the solution.
Licensed long-term care facilities are looking to hire additional health care workers due to demands by COVID-19.
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Resources
This table and map attempt to summarize Governor Whitmer’s executive orders related to COVID-19.
To help protect the health and safety of Michigan’s agricultural and food processing employees, MDHHS Director Robert Gordon has issued an Emergency Order requiring routine COVID-19 testing.
An updated list of the COVID-19 Executive Orders and Directives.
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