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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: April 24 Press Conference
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Latest News
Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-59, extending her "Stay Home, Stay Safe" order through May 15. The new order will require people to wear homemade face coverings when they enter enclosed public spaces. It will also lift some restrictions on outdoor activities and allow some workers who perform previously suspended activities to go back to work.
Beginning this week, MDHHS expanded testing criteria as the state continues to work to increase testing supplies and access. Now any Michigander displaying mild symptoms or any essential worker still reporting to work in person, whether symptomatic or not, is eligible to get a test with an order from a health care provider.
Executive Order 2020-56 continues to allow pharmacists to dispense emergency refills of prescriptions for up to 60 days' worth of supply for patients and require insurers to cover early refills for up to 90 days' worth of supply during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Michigan residents enrolled in Medicaid programs designed to provide services within their homes and communities, rather than in institutional settings, would be protected from COVID-19 exposure under a request from MDHHS.
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Take Action – How You Can Help
MDHHS and the Food Bank Council are asking Michigan residents to make monetary donations on the virtual food drive website to help Michiganders access food during this time.
You can make a difference to fight and slow the spread of COVID-19. Your time, talent and donations will have an impact now.
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Resources
If you're feeling emotional distress caused by COVID-19, this page offers many ways you can connect to emotional-support services without leaving home.
Get information on coronavirus testing near you.
Updated images and messaging is available on the website for you to download and share on social media.
MDHHS has put together frequently asked questions about the coronavirus disease that will continue to be updated as more information becomes available.
An updated list of the COVID-19 Executive Orders and Directives.
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