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Michigan Expands COVID-19 Testing Criteria

Lansing, MI - The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has announced it is expanding testing criteria for Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) to include individuals with mild symptoms, and has published a COVID-19 test site finder at Michigan.gov/Coronavirus to help Michiganders locate a testing site near them.

Oakland County To Begin Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing

Pontiac, MI - Oakland County will begin drive-thru COVID-19 testing Thursday for first responders, essential business employees and Pontiac residents who display symptoms of the coronavirus, County Executive David Coulter said.

MI Health Insurers Agree To Provide COVID-19 Treatment Free To Patients

Lansing, MI - The Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) announced that the state has received agreements from nearly all of the state’s health insurance companies to waive cost-sharing, including copays, deductibles, and coinsurance for coronavirus (COVID-19) testing and treatments.

$2 Rides Available For Detroiters For Fairgrounds Testing

Detroit, MI - The City of Detroit is committed to providing COVID-19 testing to every Detroiter with symptoms, regardless of health insurance, income, or access to a car.

Specialized COVID-19 Unit Opens In Oakland County

Pontiac, MI - March 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Pontiac General Hospital (PGH) is stepping up to prepare for an expected increase in coronavirus cases, creating a designated COVID-19 unit and specialized team in just 72 hours.

Oakland County Extends Orders To Help Protect Employees And Businesses

Pontiac, MI - The Oakland County Health Division has issued an emergency order requiring essential businesses to screen all employees for illness, exposure to COVID-19 and establish a social distancing protocol for customers and employees to reduce the transmission of the coronavirus.

Michigan Hotline Available To Address COVID-19 Questions

Lansing, MI - The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has announced the launch of a statewide hotline to respond to health-related questions about coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

Oakland County Establishments Ordered To Limit Occupancy Load

Pontiac, MI - Oakland County Health Division has issued an order to reduce occupancy load by 50 percent at county establishments with a food service license, excluding healthcare facilities, long-term care, and grocery stores.

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