Michigan HHS Dept@MichiganHHS

Michigan's Department of Health and Human Services administers dozens of programs to improve the health, safety and prosperity of state residents.

 Lansing, Michigan
michigan.gov/mdhhs
Joined July 2009
Under MDHHS's epidemic order, masks must be worn over nose and mouth in gatherings of two or more people, including stores, offices, schools and events. Learn more at bit.ly/30PatV7.
Under MDHHS's epidemic order: Masks must be worn over nose and mouth in gatherings of two or more people, including stores, offices, schools and events. Businesses cannot admit people without masks, with few exceptions. To read the complete MDHHS OCt. 9, 2020, Epidemic order, visit Michigan.gov/Coronavirus.

ALT Under MDHHS's epidemic order: Masks must be worn over nose and mouth in gatherings of two or more people, including stores, offices, schools and events. Businesses cannot admit people without masks, with few exceptions. To read the complete MDHHS OCt. 9, 2020, Epidemic order, visit Michigan.gov/Coronavirus.

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Want to stop the spread of COVID-19? The ball’s in your court. 😷 #MaskUpMichigan
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MDHHS issued a new emergency order that enacts a three-week pause targeting indoor social gatherings & other group activities in an effort to curb rapidly rising #COVID19 infection rates. For more information about the order, visit Michigan.gov/Coronavirus.
COVID-19 Pause to Save Lives

ALT COVID-19 Pause to Save Lives

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MDHHS issued an epidemic order mirroring executive orders previously issued to prevent the spread of #COVID19. Learn more about the order with this new infographic: bit.ly/30PatV7.
MDHHS Epidemic Order Oct. 9: Mask, Capacity, Restaurants and Bars, Organized sports, Employees, and Contact tracing. Learn more at Michigan.gov/Coronavirus. Questions or concerns can be emailed to COVID19@michigan.gov.

ALT MDHHS Epidemic Order Oct. 9: Mask, Capacity, Restaurants and Bars, Organized sports, Employees, and Contact tracing. Learn more at Michigan.gov/Coronavirus. Questions or concerns can be emailed to COVID19@michigan.gov.

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Kayleigh became a new mom and a COVID-19 patient in the same month. She missed the first weeks of her baby’s life…and almost lost her own. “Get your vaccine,” she says. “I don’t want this to happen to anyone else.” Find your vaccine at Michigan.gov/COVIDvaccine.
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COVID-19 vaccinations protect teachers, students and communities. As we head back to school, help us get back to safety and normalcy by getting yours. Visit Michigan.gov/COVIDvaccine.
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Have a hand in the health of Michigan ✋. Stay home. Stay safe. And if you must go out, wear a mask. #MiMaskChallenge

Join the challenge. #MiMaskChallenge

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As of April 5, everyone 16 and older in Michigan is eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine. Get the first vaccine available to you, as all are safe and effective. See how to get yours at Michigan.gov/COVIDvaccine. #MIDoseofHope
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Medical professionals agree: The COVID-19 vaccine is safe for mom and baby. Find yours at Michigan.gov/COVIDvaccine.
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Michigan has expanded its COVID-19 testing capacity so more people can get tested. If you have COVID-19 symptoms, call a healthcare provider or contact a testing site near you. Testing site numbers and locations can be found at Michigan.gov/CoronavirusTest.
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If you got the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccines, it takes two doses to be fully vaccinated. Get your second dose as close to the recommended interval (3 weeks Pfizer and 4 weeks Moderna) as possible. Learn more at Michigan.gov/COVIDvaccine. #MIDoseofHope
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Michigan, hear this retired critical care nurse emotionally urge people everywhere to get their COVID-19 vaccine – a privilege we’re so fortunate to have. A privilege his friends did not.
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Leave the medical masks for our healthcare workers by making your own mask at home. Get creative and stay safe.
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Join the efforts to stop coronavirus by joining the #MiMaskChallenge. Use household materials like cloth, a bandana or scarf.
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Dr. Joneigh Khaldun, MDHHS chief medical executive, explains the actions Michigan is taking to make sure our hospitals do not become overwhelmed by the exponential increase in the number of #COVID19 cases we have seen in the state.

Message from Dr. Khaldun on COVID-19 Hospital Capacity

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To combat the spread of #COVID19 in Michigan, @GovWhitmer signed the “Stay Home, Stay Safe” Executive Order. All non-critical Michigan businesses and operations must temporarily close, and Michiganders must stay home and stay six feet away from others. bit.ly/33FBvP2
Stay Home. Stay Safe. Save Lives. Michigan.gov/Coronavirus

ALT Stay Home. Stay Safe. Save Lives. Michigan.gov/Coronavirus

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Wear a mask over your nose and mouth and practice social distancing, and we can reduce the spread of #COVID19 by up to 70%. Spread Hope, Not COVID. Learn more at Michigan.gov/MaskUpMichigan. #MaskUpMichigan
My mask protects you. Your mask protects me.

ALT My mask protects you. Your mask protects me.

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We asked members of Michigan’s religious community why they got their COVID-19 vaccine. 💭 Rev. Charles Williams II, pastor at Historic King Solomon Baptist Church, said “There is no invincibility to COVID-19. If it hits you, and it hits you wrong, you’re gone.”
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Michigan has greatly expanded its COVID-19 testing capacity to give those with even mild symptoms access to testing. Start by calling your healthcare provider or contacting a testing site. Testing site numbers and locations can be found at Michigan.gov/CoronavirusTest.
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Get vaccinated… to protect immunocompromised Michiganders and others who can’t build immunity in our state. Find your vaccine at Michigan.gov/COVIDvaccine.
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Before we can fill up the stadiums & restaurants, we need 70% of Michiganders to receive at least their first dose of the vaccine. We reached our Step 1 goal of 55%. Keep it up, Michigan. Find your vaccine at Michigan.gov/COVIDvaccine #MIDoseofHope
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MDHHS has identified three key metrics that will be utilized in determining a safe reopening. MDHHS will be looking closely at the percentage of hospital beds with COVID patients, the number of #COVID19 cases and the positivity rate. View the graphic at bit.ly/37IauNs.
COVID-19 Key Metrics for Safe Restart: Share of hospital beds with COVID-19 patients, COVID-19 case rates, and percent positivity.

ALT COVID-19 Key Metrics for Safe Restart: Share of hospital beds with COVID-19 patients, COVID-19 case rates, and percent positivity.

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We cannot let our guard down. @DrKhaldun calls for federal action to strengthen public health infrastructure and address health disparities in testimony to Congress. Learn more at bit.ly/2BE29hk. Missed the live testimony? Watch here: bit.ly/3i1CMa8.
Quote from Dr. Khaldun: "Now is not the time to celebrate or turn our focus away from COVID-19. If anything, we must get more aggressive. More aggressive in urgently addressing health inequities, expanding testing and contact tracing, and ensuring our public health infrastructure is strong."

ALT Quote from Dr. Khaldun: "Now is not the time to celebrate or turn our focus away from COVID-19. If anything, we must get more aggressive. More aggressive in urgently addressing health inequities, expanding testing and contact tracing, and ensuring our public health infrastructure is strong."

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To break the chain of infection, we're calling anyone who has been exposed to #COVID19. If you get a call from 866-806-3447, MI COVID HELP or your local health department please answer. Michigan.gov/ContainCOVID
Answer the call. Your identity is protected. If you test positive, you'll be asked to stay home and the health department will reach out to anyone you've been in contact with. If you need medical care, call ahead to let your doctor's office, hospital or 911 know you might have coronavirus.

ALT Answer the call. Your identity is protected. If you test positive, you'll be asked to stay home and the health department will reach out to anyone you've been in contact with. If you need medical care, call ahead to let your doctor's office, hospital or 911 know you might have coronavirus.

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With the COVID-19 vaccine protecting them, kids 12 to 17 can enjoy their friends, school sports & other activities safely. Give them their best shot at a fun school year. To find a vaccine, visit Michigan.gov/COVIDvaccine, call 211, or text your zip code to 438829.
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One day, we’ll realize that all we did… we did for each other. Until then, spread hope. Not COVID. Learn more at Michigan.gov/Coronavirus.
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This #Thanksgiving, be grateful for the ways you can protect yourself and others: Be sure to get your #flu shot! Contact your healthcare provider today. #GotMIVax #IVaccinate
Plan ahead for a safe Thanksgiving. Get a flu shot, cancel larger gatherings, mask up, keep your distance.

ALT Plan ahead for a safe Thanksgiving. Get a flu shot, cancel larger gatherings, mask up, keep your distance.

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The @DetroitRedWings, @Lions, @tigers and @DetroitPistons are all about stats – especially this one: wearing a mask can reduce the chance of spreading COVID-19 by 70%. So mask up, Michigan. Learn more at Michigan.gov/MaskUp.
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Now, getting a COVID vaccine is your shot to win millions in cash prizes! Michigan residents over the age of 18 who are vaccinated between December 1, 2020 and July 30, 2021 are eligible. Get details and enter at MIShotToWin.com. Subject to sweepstakes rules.
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Stay home. Stay safe. Take coronavirus seriously.
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A fact to wrap your head around: A face covering is proven to stop the spread of COVID-19. So, mask up, Michigan. 😷 To learn more, visit Michigan.gov/Coronavirus. #MaskUpMichigan
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Stores throughout Michigan are offering special shopping hours for older adults in response to #COVID19. Here is a list of special shopping hours at stores with large footprints in Michigan.
List of hours for Costco, Dollar General, Hollywood Markets, Kroger, Meijer, Sam's Club, Spartan Nash, Target, Walmart, and Whole Foods.

ALT List of hours for Costco, Dollar General, Hollywood Markets, Kroger, Meijer, Sam's Club, Spartan Nash, Target, Walmart, and Whole Foods.

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COVID-19 mRNA vaccines teach our cells how to make a piece of a protein to trigger an immune response and build immunity to the virus that causes #COVID19. mRNA does not affect or interact with a person’s DNA. Learn more at bit.ly/2NaR5hi.
How mRNA vaccines work. The virus that causes COVID-19 is called SARS-CoV-2. Scientists take part of the SARS-CoV-2 virus's code, called messenger RNA which tells our cells what to build, and coat them in a lipid so they can enter the body's cell.

ALT How mRNA vaccines work. The virus that causes COVID-19 is called SARS-CoV-2. Scientists take part of the SARS-CoV-2 virus's code, called messenger RNA which tells our cells what to build, and coat them in a lipid so they can enter the body's cell.

The mRNA tells the cells to make a specific part of the virus, the immune system then produces antibodies, if you are exposed to the virus in the future, your immune system quickly recognizes it and has the antibodies to begin destroying the virus.

ALT The mRNA tells the cells to make a specific part of the virus, the immune system then produces antibodies, if you are exposed to the virus in the future, your immune system quickly recognizes it and has the antibodies to begin destroying the virus.

with the vaccine, your body can more quickly identify the virus and skip straight to starting its immune response. mRNA technology isn't new.

ALT with the vaccine, your body can more quickly identify the virus and skip straight to starting its immune response. mRNA technology isn't new.

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The stakes are high. The opponent is fierce. We need to work as a team to end this pandemic. Parents, players, coaches and fans, mask up. Whether you’re on the bench, on the bleachers or on the sidelines, so next season we don’t have to. Michigan.gov/MaskUp
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MDHHS is launching 77 new, free #COVID19 test sites statewide in new partnerships with @Walgreens and @michpca. This will bring the total number of state-supported, free test sites to nearly 100. Michiganders can find the free test sites at Michigan.gov/CoronavirusTest.
Doctor at drive-thru COVID test site preparing COVID-19 test.

ALT Doctor at drive-thru COVID test site preparing COVID-19 test.

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Do your part to protect yourself, your loved ones and your community. Beating COVID-19 will take all of us. Get your vaccine at Michigan.gov/COVIDvaccine.
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We are facing this public health emergency together. And together, we can save lives by staying home. Do your part: help slow the spread of #COVID19. Learn more at Michigan.gov/Coronavirus. #StayHomeSaveLives
Stay home for your loved ones.

ALT Stay home for your loved ones.

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If you are a nurse, doctor, physician assistant, respiratory specialist, or other medical professional, Michigan needs you. For more information, visit Michigan.gov/FightCOVID19.
Healthcare workers, we need your help.

ALT Healthcare workers, we need your help.

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Even if you don't have symptoms, you could spread #COVID19 to others. Protect others from getting sick: #StayHomeSaveLives. If you have symptoms, call your healthcare provider first. Learn more at Michigan.gov/Coronavirus.

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This year, more people than ever are struggling with mental health. If a loved one is struggling, reach out. The suicide prevention lifeline provides free, confidential support for people in distress and crisis resources day and night. Learn more at suicidepreventionlifeline.or… #SPM20
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MDHHS has launched a statewide, peer-run warmline for Michiganders living with persistent mental health conditions during the #COVID19 pandemic. The warmline will operate seven days a week from 10 a.m. - 2 a.m. at 888-733-7753.
Certified Peer Support Specialist Warmline

ALT Certified Peer Support Specialist Warmline

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Today, restaurants and bars can reopen at 25% capacity with up to 100 people but indoor dining remains high risk. Consider reducing your risk: Choose takeout, dine only with members of your household, and look for the MI COVID-19 Safer Dining logo. Michigan.gov/COVIDSaferDinin….
Feb. 1: Indoor Dining Guidelines

ALT Feb. 1: Indoor Dining Guidelines

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During these times when Michiganders must #StayHomeStaySafe, some may need a plan to ensure they remain safe. Advocates are available to help with safety planning and to explore options for individuals experiencing abuse at home. To speak with an advocate, call 800-799-7233.
You are not alone. Free. Confidential. 24/7/365

ALT You are not alone. Free. Confidential. 24/7/365

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We all have questions right now… Who has COVID-19? When will businesses reopen? Will it be safe? As we look to reopen Michigan for business, the best way to answer those questions is with testing. Learn about expanded testing capacity at Michigan.gov/CoronavirusTest.
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Today, @GovWhitmer announced a new, online dashboard (mistartmap.info) that illustrates COVID-19 risks & trends in Michigan, providing residents w/important info about the pandemic status where they live & work. The dashboard was developed by MDHHS, @MichiganLEO & @UMich.
Logo of MI Safe Start Map

ALT Logo of MI Safe Start Map

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Seeing friends, hugging family, enjoying life, for the greater good… we all have our “Why?” for getting the COVID-19 vaccine. And every dose helps us get there. For more information, visit Michigan.gov/COVIDvaccine. #midoseofhope
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Our hard work of staying home and social distancing is working. To stay on track to reopen the state for business, we must keep it up. Testing will help identify where the virus is so we can deploy resources to slow the spread. Visit Michigan.gov/CoronavirusTest.
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More patients are getting admitted with severe disease and complications of COVID-19. To keep yourself and our state safe, get vaccinated. Visit Michigan.gov/COVIDvaccine.
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Why you should stay home even if you don't feel sick. Visit Michigan.gov/Coronavirus. #StayHomeSaveLives
How are you feeling? FACT: You can still transmit COVID-19 even if you're not showing symptoms.

ALT How are you feeling? FACT: You can still transmit COVID-19 even if you're not showing symptoms.

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🚨 REMINDER: Starting Monday, April 5, COVID-19 vaccination eligibility expands to all Michiganders 16 and older. For more information, visit Michigan.gov/COVIDVaccine.
Starting Monday, April 5, All michiganders 16 and older will be eligible for a covid-19 vaccine.

ALT Starting Monday, April 5, All michiganders 16 and older will be eligible for a covid-19 vaccine.

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You can help prevent the spread of respiratory illnesses like #COVID19 by following simple daily precautions. Learn how to protect yourself and others at Michigan.gov/Coronavirus.
Wash. Clean. Distance. Wear a mask.

ALT Wash. Clean. Distance. Wear a mask.

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Stay Home. Stay Safe. Save Lives. The most important thing Michiganders can do to protect themselves is social distancing. We all need to do our part to slow #COVID19 from spreading. Michigan.gov/Coronavirus

Stay Home. Stay Safe. Save Lives. :30 PSA

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One by one, we are vaccinating Michiganders for COVID-19. Until we all are protected, protect others by continuing to wear your mask. The virus is still out there and help protect our community until we achieve community immunity. Learn more at Michigan.gov/COVIDvaccine.
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Families and communities have felt the devastating effects of COVID-19. But the power to change this narrative is your choice. Find a vaccine near you at Michigan.gov/COVIDvaccine.
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To better protect yourself and others from coronavirus, make a homemade cloth mask. Or, use a bandana or scarf.
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Michigan, we’re calling on you to help us save lives. If you get a call from ‘MI COVID Help’ or a local health department, answer to help us trace and slow the spread of coronavirus. All calls are confidential. Visit Michigan.gov/ContainCOVID.
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MDHHS has created a guide to help you determine what to do if you think you've been exposed to #COVID19. View the PDF version at bit.ly/2UgzWnK.
Map of what to do if you think you've been exposed to COVID-19

ALT Map of what to do if you think you've been exposed to COVID-19

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Wearing a mask can greatly reduce the chance of spreading #COVID19. To learn how a mask works, visit Michigan.gov/MaskUpMichigan. #MaskUpMichigan
Chart showing chance of transmission when wearing a mask vs. without wearing a mask. Highest when no one wears a mask and practically no chance when people stay at home.

ALT Chart showing chance of transmission when wearing a mask vs. without wearing a mask. Highest when no one wears a mask and practically no chance when people stay at home.

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With the help of contact tracing, Michigan can better track and reduce additional #COVID19 exposure. If you get a call from 'MI COVID Help,' pick up to protect yourself and loved ones. Find out about these effective measures at Michigan.gov/ContainCOVID.
Information about answering the call, if you test positive and reaching out to your contacts.

ALT Information about answering the call, if you test positive and reaching out to your contacts.

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MDHHS is making mental health resources available at no cost to families affected by the Oxford High School shooting. We encourage all families to seek mental health help if needed. For help, call @OaklandCHN at 248-464-6363 or their Resource & Crisis Helpline at 800-231-1127.
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The numbers are going up. We know wearing a mask is our best strategy for keeping infection rates down for COVID-19. So help end this pandemic and mask up until more people are vaccinated. Michigan.gov/MaskUp.
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As Michigan goes forward, we need to stay careful so we can stay ahead of #COVID19. Learn how at Michigan.gov/Coronavirus.

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“I recommend that kids 12 to 17 get the COVID-19 vaccine before they go back to school, so they can enjoy friends and activities safely,” says Dr. Mona, a pediatrician. To find a COVID-19 vaccine, visit Michigan.gov/COVIDvaccine, call 211, or text your zip code to 438829.
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If you must go out, better protect yourself and others from coronavirus by wearing a mask.
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Were you vaccinated in another state? Make sure you inform your primary care physician to ensure your vaccination is on record in Michigan. Then if you lose your vaccination card, your doctor will still be able to access your vaccine information for you. mlive.com/public-interest/20…

Vaccinated in another state? Here’s how to ensure you get counted in Michigan

Michigan residents who were vaccinated in another state should talk to their primary care provider to ensure they're added to the state's vaccine registry.

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To slow the spread of COVID-19 in Michigan, @GovWhitmer and MDHHS are recommending mitigation strategies for businesses, schools, community organizations, health care institutions, and individuals. Everyone has an important role to play. Learn more at bit.ly/3cOGTUc.
Governor Whitmer, Dr. Khaldun and other state officials at a press conference announcing the community mitigation strategies.

ALT Governor Whitmer, Dr. Khaldun and other state officials at a press conference announcing the community mitigation strategies.

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Do your part to slow the spread of #COVID19 by wearing a mask or cloth face covering in public spaces, keeping at least 6 feet of physical distance, and frequently washing your hands. Learn more at Michigan.gov/Coronavirus.
Do your part to save lives. Wash hands frequently, wear a mask, don't touch your face, clean carts and surfaces, keep your distance from others.

ALT Do your part to save lives. Wash hands frequently, wear a mask, don't touch your face, clean carts and surfaces, keep your distance from others.

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.@mieducation has launched an online map to help families find locations where meals are being provided during this period of school closure. The map can be found at Michigan.gov/MeetUpEatUp, and will be updated twice each day. Learn more: bit.ly/38ZNGr8.
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Help is here when you need it. If you are facing a mental health crisis, text RESTORE to 741741. The Crisis Text Line is available 24/7 to have a confidential text conversation with a trained crisis counselor. #StayHomeStayWell
Crisis Text Line. Help is here when you need it. Text RESTORE to 741741

ALT Crisis Text Line. Help is here when you need it. Text RESTORE to 741741

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‘Tis the season. And this year, people all across the world are making sacrifices for their safety. While we’re celebrating differently this year, often apart from family and friends, discover ways to stay connected.
Stay home for the holidays. 5 tips for virtual togetherness

ALT Stay home for the holidays. 5 tips for virtual togetherness

Go virtual. Sit down to eat at the same time as your family/friends and connect through a video platform.

ALT Go virtual. Sit down to eat at the same time as your family/friends and connect through a video platform.

Share recipes. to create a shared experience, encourage everyone to make the same recipe.

ALT Share recipes. to create a shared experience, encourage everyone to make the same recipe.

Ship gifts. Send homemade treats to those you'd usually celebrate with.

ALT Ship gifts. Send homemade treats to those you'd usually celebrate with.

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Did you get your COVID-19 vaccine today? Then you have a shot at tomorrow’s $50,000 giveaway! Go to MIShotToWin.com for eligibility details and enter by 11:59 p.m. for tomorrow’s jackpot.
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[Watch Now] A message from Dr. Joneigh Khaldun, MDHHS chief medical executive, on #COVID19 high risk populations.

Message from Dr. Khaldun on COVID-19 High Risk Populations

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All across the state, people are joining in. Make your own mask and share it with us using #MiMaskChallenge.
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Confidential emotional support counseling is now available 24/7 at no cost to Michiganders who call the state's #COVID19 hotline at 888-535-6136 and press 8 when prompted. To access a variety of emotional support resources, visit Michigan.gov/StayWell.
Hotlines to Help

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MDHHS has launched several statewide platforms to answer questions about Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and to keep residents up to date as the information continues to change rapidly during the outbreak.
Call the COVID-19 Hotline at 888-535-6136, seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Email COVID19@michigan.gov 24/7. Emails will be answered seven days a week, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Subscribe to e-newsletter updates at Michigan.gov/Coronavirus. Visit Michigan.gov/Coronavirus for the latest news and information.

ALT Call the COVID-19 Hotline at 888-535-6136, seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Email COVID19@michigan.gov 24/7. Emails will be answered seven days a week, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Subscribe to e-newsletter updates at Michigan.gov/Coronavirus. Visit Michigan.gov/Coronavirus for the latest news and information.

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Beating the virus and ending this pandemic, takes teamwork. So until more of us get vaccinated, wear a mask. In the stands, on the bleachers, on the sidelines and on the bench. Let’s rally together this year, so we can get back to normal for next season. Michigan.gov/MaskUp
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In the words of Marian Kramer and Maureen Taylor, “Better to get the shot than to get the virus.” See why they’re getting their dose of hope, and why you should, too.
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Stay home. Wash hands. Clean surfaces. Cover coughs & sneezes. We can all take these steps to stay healthy and protect our community from #COVID19. For more information, visit Michigan.gov/Coronavirus.
Wash. Cover. Clean. Stay In.

ALT Wash. Cover. Clean. Stay In.

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Staying positive during this time means making positive choices. Enjoy more walks, more creativity and more connections. Find mental health resources at Michigan.gov/StayWell.
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Staying home is the best way to stop the spread of #COVID19. If you must go out for food or medicine, keep at least 6 feet from others. #StayHomeSaveLives

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MDHHS and @fbcmich are raising money to provide food boxes to seniors who are staying home to protect themselves from #COVID19. Residents can make monetary donations to buy food for this project at fbcmich.org/VirtualFoodDrive.
Food Bank Council of Michigan@fbcmich
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Learn more about the Senior Quarantine Box Program ➡️ bit.ly/2XXFK7Z
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The Michigan Army National Guard supports our state during difficult times like #COVID19, and they deserve support, too. Connect with a Veteran Navigator for resources to help with mental health, substance abuse and more at Michigan.gov/WalkingWithWarr….
Close-up of person in army suit. "Support for the Michigan Army National Guard"

ALT Close-up of person in army suit. "Support for the Michigan Army National Guard"

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We are facing this public health emergency together. And together, we can save lives by staying home. Do your part: help slow the spread of #COVID19. Learn more at Michigan.gov/Coronavirus. #StayHomeSaveLives
Teenager on laptop at home. "We got this"

ALT Teenager on laptop at home. "We got this"

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In response to the COVID-19 emergency, additional food assistance benefits have been extended through May. Households eligible for food assistance will receive additional benefits to bring all current SNAP cases to the maximum monthly allowance for their household size.
Maximum benefit amount for household size: One Person - $194, Two Persons - $355, Three Persons - $509, Four Persons - $646, Five Persons -$768, Six Persons - $921, Seven Persons - $1,018, Eight Persons - $1,164

ALT Maximum benefit amount for household size: One Person - $194, Two Persons - $355, Three Persons - $509, Four Persons - $646, Five Persons -$768, Six Persons - $921, Seven Persons - $1,018, Eight Persons - $1,164

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To prevent the spread of #COVID19, capacity limits apply to indoor and outdoor gatherings, including business, social and recreational settings. Please note: Region 6, the Traverse City region, may have slightly less strict rules. bit.ly/30PatV7
Under MDHHS's epidemic order: Capacity limits apply to indoor and outdoor gatherings, including business, social and recreational settings. They're stricter inside. To read the complete MDHHS oct. 9 epidemic order, visit Michigan.gov/Coronavirus.

ALT Under MDHHS's epidemic order: Capacity limits apply to indoor and outdoor gatherings, including business, social and recreational settings. They're stricter inside. To read the complete MDHHS oct. 9 epidemic order, visit Michigan.gov/Coronavirus.

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Income from federal stimulus payments will not affect eligibility or reduce the amount of benefits received. MDHHS is not involved in the stimulus payments and thus does not have information on the status of anyone's payment. Learn more at IRS.gov/Coronavirus.
The Economic Impact Payments will not affect benefits for Food Assistance, Cash Assistance, Healthcare coverage, State Emergency Relief, Child Development and Care, and Women, Infants and Children (WIC).

ALT The Economic Impact Payments will not affect benefits for Food Assistance, Cash Assistance, Healthcare coverage, State Emergency Relief, Child Development and Care, and Women, Infants and Children (WIC).

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“I felt so happy, hopeful, and proud… Hopeful that this is one step in the right direction to returning back to normal. I thank all those who have worked so hard to make it happen.” Learn more at Michigan.gov/COVIDvaccine.
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Exciting news: A mass COVID-19 vaccination site will open March 24 at Ford Field, administering 6,000 doses a day for eight weeks. President Biden chose Michigan as one of the few states to receive such a site, to aid communities hardest hit by the virus. bit.ly/30FFGdc
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MDHHS has launched Robin, a new automated online assistant that can help Michiganders easily access the latest and most trusted information about the #COVID19 pandemic. Visit Michigan.gov/Coronavirus to ask Robin a question.
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We can't stop the spread of #COVID19 alone. We have to do it together. To break the chain of infection, we're calling anyone who has been exposed. If you get a call from 866-806-3447, MI COVID HELP or your local health department please answer.
Information about contact tracing, answer the call and visit Michigan.gov/ContainCOVID for more information.

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Get loud, get into the game, get on your feet. By keeping your COVID-19 vaccines up to date, we can keep the cheering going across Michigan. See how at Michigan.gov/COVIDvaccine.
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Thank you for the interest in the mass vaccination clinic at Ford Field! We are excited to get things kicked off tomorrow. Text EndCOVID to 75049 to register for the clinic. Walk-up appointments are not yet available, but we will share more information when those are available.
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If you must go out, protect yourself with a handmade mask. Learn more to make one at home.
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Help protect medical workers, first responders, and other essential workers who are putting their lives on the line to protect us by forming a safe social pod with your friends and family. View the full size graphic at bit.ly/36ASN1S.
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#COVID19 can live on surfaces; however, the length of time the virus lives on a surface depends on the type of surface (e.g., hard, porous). It is not known how long, or even if, the virus lives on currency, but everyone should always practice good hygiene when handling money.
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As of today, Michigan has administered more than 4,000,000 COVID-19 vaccinations. Let’s keep up the momentum, Michigan! Get your COVID-19 vaccine as soon as it’s available to you so we can end the pandemic. Find yours at Michigan.gov/COVIDvaccine. #MIDoseofHope
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#COVID19 has put our state to the test, and now, we're doing the same. See why it's best to test and find a testing location near you.

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A message from Dr. Alexis Travis about the importance of reaching out to older adults during the #coronavirus pandemic.

Reach Out to Older Michiganders

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We can all do our part to help prevent the spread of #COVID19 to our loved ones. Visit Michigan.gov/Coronavirus to learn how you can take action.
Hands being washed with soap and water. We can all do our part to keep our families healthy.

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