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Indoor Dining And Other Services In MI To Reopen Under New Order

Lansing, MI - Following last week’s announcement about the plan to reopen indoor dining, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) released its next epidemic order Friday, Jan. 22, 2021, which continues the department’s fact-based approach to reopening activities, and goes into effect on Monday, Feb. 1.

2 More COVID-19 Variant Cases Identified In Washtenaw County

Lansing, MI - Additional cases of B.1.1.7. have been identified in two adult females living in Washtenaw County who were in close contact with the first person in Michigan to be diagnosed with the COVID-19 variant. All three individuals are associated with the University of Michigan.

MI Universities Urged To Require Student COVID-19 Testing

Lansing, MI - The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has released new guidance encouraging colleges and universities to require COVID-19 testing of students who live in the immediate university community, even if the students do not live on campus.

MDHHS Updates Epidemic Order To Allow More Activities

Lansing, MI - The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has updated its epidemic order to allow re-opening of additional activities where Michiganders can remain masked and socially distanced, as this has been scientifically shown to slow the virus.

MDHHS Announces New Guidance For In-Person Learning

Lansing, MI - The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has announced new 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.

Eligibility For COVID-19 Vaccine Expands In Macomb County

Mt. Clemens, MI - Macomb County has announced that it will begin accepting new appointments for the COVID-19 vaccination.

Pandemic Vaccinations Reach Next Phase In Michigan

Lansing, MI - To help reach the state’s goal of vaccinating 70% of Michiganders over age 16 and bring a quicker end to the COVID-19 pandemic in Michigan, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) officials have announced the state is moving to a new phase of vaccination on Monday, Jan. 11.

Masking Up In Michigan Just Got Easier

Lansing, MI - The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is distributing 3.5 million free masks as part of the state’s Mask Up, Mask Right campaign.

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