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The COVID-19 Update provides the latest news and resources to help community partners plan, prepare, and respond to the coronavirus outbreak.
Video: March 30 Press Conference
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Latest News
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, under the federal CARES Act, signed an agreement between Michigan and U.S. Dept. of Labor to implement Pandemic Unemployment Assistance and Compensation programs that grant benefits to workers who do not already qualify for state unemployment benefits.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Sen. Mike Shirkey, Sen. Jim Ananich, Rep. Lee Chatfield, and Rep. Christine Greig issued a joint statement on the signing of two supplemental budget bills that provide $150 million in new state funding in the current fiscal year for the response to COVID-19.
The declaration means that Michigan is now eligible for participation in the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) programming to provide relief for Michiganders impacted by the COVID-19 virus and measures to slow the spread of the virus.
MDHHS and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced that approximately 350,000 Michigan families will have access to additional food assistance benefits as a response to the COVID-19 outbreak and about 27,000 individuals will be temporarily exempt from federal work requirements.
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Take Action – How You Can Help
You can make a difference to fight and slow the spread of COVID-19. All Michiganders can volunteer their compassion and commitment to fighting this virus, and saving health and lives. Your time, talent and donations will have an impact now.
Michiganders must stay in their homes unless they're performing tasks necessary to the health and safety of themselves or their family. Learn more about what you can and can't do.
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Resources
We all need to do our part to slow the virus from spreading. Stay Home and Stay Safe.
MDHHS has put together frequently asked questions about the coronavirus disease that will continue to be updated as more information becomes available.
Additional information about if workers can leave home for work.
View any video updates about the coronavirus outbreak.
An updated list of the COVID-19 Executive Orders and Directives.
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