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Macomb County is here to help as our community begins to recover from COVID-19. For instance, yesterday I announced a plan to distribute $20 million in small business sustainability grants through the Macomb County CARES for Small Business Program, an initiative made possible through federal CARES Act funds. Our goal is to provide direct relief to as many local owners and operators as possible, so if you are interested, I ask that you apply today.
Additionally, the county is now offering free COVID-19 testing for all residents, with no prescription required. By expanding testing we can further slow the spread of the coronavirus and protect the most vulnerable in our area. More information can be found below.
These are just two examples of how the county is responding to this new phase of the COVID-19 crisis. We have flattened the curve and are beginning to reopen, but know that we are still working hard for our residents and that we will remain vigilant to ensure the health and safety of our community. Nothing is more important.
Thank you, and as always, take care and be kind to one another.
Mark A. Hackel
Macomb County Executive
Macomb County is offering COVID-19 testing for all residents. The drive-thru, minimal contact site in Mount Clemens is open on weekdays between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. The test is free, no prescription is needed and you need not have symptoms to be tested. To make an appointment for yourself or a group of employees, call the Macomb County Health Department 586-463-3750.
Grants, free Back-to-Business kits with basic PPE and other resources for reopening your business are available through Macomb County Planning & Economic Development. Visit MacombBusiness.com.
Macomb Community Action is able to offer direct assistance to individuals and families experiencing financial crisis due to the pandemic. To learn more, contact Macomb Community Action Helpline at 586-469-6999.
As always, be sure to check Macomb County’s #1 source for information regularly, macombgov.org.
- The Macomb County Health Department is providing COVID-19 drive-through testing for all Macomb County residents. Testing is available on weekdays from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. The presence of symptoms related to COVID-19 are not required for a person to be tested. Testing is by appointment only and can be scheduled by calling the Health Department’s COVID-19 Helpline at 586-463-3750, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday-Friday. There is no cost for testing, and a prescription is not required.
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- Experiencing food insecurity? Updated regularly, please check out our map of food pantries, school meal programs and more on our Food Resources Map to access maps of food pantries and school food programs.
- The Macomb County Emergency Operations Center and Department of Health continue leading local efforts to respond to the ever-evolving nature of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Macomb County continues to update the online COVID-19 dashboard with the latest data and information. Click here to access the dashboard.
Executive Mark Hackel has been regularly sharing video updates with Macomb County residents on YouTube and social media. Click on the links below for the latest updates:
- $20 million in grants available for Macomb County small businesses. Read more.
- Hackel: Macomb County Won't Seek Extension Of State Of Emergency. Read more.
- Macomb County heads into final three 'bonus' months of census. Read more.
- Shop local, win local. First State Bank believes in walking the walk. That’s why they’re giving away $100 gift cards every Tuesday and Thursday from local retailers that bank with them. Entering is easy: Simply visit First State Bank's Facebook page and leave a comment on that given day's contest post. That's it. No purchase required*. Click here for contest details.
- In the past few weeks, additional COVID-19 testing locations have opened in Macomb County. You can find an updated link on the county website, macombgov.org. Michigan also lists all testing sites across the state. Click here to access that information.
For the latest information from Macomb County regarding COVID-19, please visit macombgov.org/covid19.
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