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City Of Detroit Extends Emergency COVID-19 Order

Detroit, MI - In response to the public health emergency and the risk posed by a resurgence of COVID-19, Detroit's Chief Public Health Officer Denise Fair issued an emergency public health order extending the restrictions in place for Open Meetings Act until July 31, 2021.

MDHHS Updates Ag And Food Employee COVID-19 Testing Order

Lansing, MI - The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has updated its Order for COVID-19 testing for agricultural employees to align with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance to exempt fully vaccinated individuals from routine screening testing.

Michiganders Urged To Take Precautions During Heat Wave

Lansing, MI - With temperatures forecast to exceed 90 degrees at times across parts of lower Michigan through the weekend, the Michigan State Police, Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division (MSP/EMHSD) is urging residents and visitors to stay protected during the heat wave.

Free Hearing And Vision Screenings In Macomb County

Mt. Clemens, MI - The Macomb County Health Department is currently offering free hearing and vision screenings for children ages 3 to 18-years-old who live or attend school in Macomb County.

MDHHS Reports First Case Of Hantavirus In Michigan

Lansing, MI - The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and the Washtenaw County Health Department are investigating the first confirmed human case of Sin Nombre hantavirus detected in Michigan.

Grant Awarded To Wayne County Health Dept For Lead Control Services

Highland Park, MI - The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) awarded more than $57,000 to the Wayne County Health Department to expand residential lead hazard control services to eligible households with a Medicaid-enrolled resident.

Macomb CO Health Dept Is Number One In MI For Local Vaccines

Mt. Clemens, MI - According to data compiled from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Vaccine Dashboard, the Macomb County Health Department is number one in the state for COVID-19 vaccines provided by local health departments.

Heat Stroke Prevention Awareness Day In MI Is May 28

Lansing, MI - Concerted efforts are being made in Michigan to increase public awareness on the dangers of heat stroke through exposure to high temperatures. As a result, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is proclaiming May 28, 2021, as Heat Stroke Prevention Awareness Day.

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