More than 800,000 Michigan children who attend school virtually begin receiving food assistance this month; MDHHS program one of many during pandemic to ensure families can put food on table

Approximately 810,000 Michigan children whose access to school meals has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic have begun to receive food assistance benefits. Read More

Governor Whitmer Announces Michigan as One of the Few States in the Nation to Receive a Regional Community Vaccination Site

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   March 12, 2021   Contact: Press@michigan.gov     Governor Whitmer Announces Michigan as One of the Few States in the Nation to Receive a Regional Community Vaccination Site Michigan will get... continue reading.

VIDEO: Governor Whitmer and Lt. Governor Gilchrist Reflect on One-Year Anniversary of COVID-19 in Michigan

FOR PLANNING PURPOSES   March 10, 2021     Contact: Press@michigan.gov       VIDEO: Governor Whitmer and Lt. Governor Gilchrist Reflect on One-Year Anniversary of COVID-19 in Michigan     LANSING, Mich. –  Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist released... continue reading.

Mayor Duggan connects healthy people with the city’s comeback

By Dennis Archambault In the body of Mayor Duggan’s remarks during his State of the City address on March 9, was comment that is one of the few times... continue reading.

Gov. Whitmer signs supplemental funding to support COVID-19 recovery plan, additional work now needed to fully utilize federal aid

LANSING, Mich. — Today Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation that supports the COVID-19 recovery plan she sent to the legislature in January. It includes key provisions of the governor’s MI COVID Recovery Plan, including a... continue reading.

Michigan Expanding Access to Safe, Effective COVID-19 Vaccine Starting Monday

To help reach the state’s goal of vaccinating 70% of Michiganders over age 16 and bring a quicker end to the COVID-19 pandemic in Michigan, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and... continue reading.

Michigan’s food and agriculture workers encouraged to register to receive COVID-19 vaccine (Protect Michigan Commission)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 2, 2021 Contact: Angela Minicuci, aminicuci@martinwaymire.com, 248-765-0558 LANSING, Mich. – Michigan’s food processing and agricultural workers are encouraged to register to receive a COVID-19 vaccination appointment... continue reading.

Update on the COVID-19 Pandemic and New Reengagements For Restaurants, Nursing Homes, Entertainment Venues

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   March 2, 2021   Media Contact: Press@Michigan.gov      PHOTOS: Update on the COVID-19 Pandemic and New Reengagements For Restaurants, Nursing Homes, Entertainment Venues  Restaurants and entertainment venues up to 50% capacity, visitations allowed at nursing... continue reading.

MDHHS launches campaign to promote harm reduction services

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has partnered with Vital Strategies to launch a media campaign to promote the critical importance of harm reduction services in... continue reading.

Gov. Whitmer on FDA Authorization of Safe, Effective Johnson & Johnson Vaccine

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   February 27, 2021   Contact: Press@michigan.gov        Gov. Whitmer on FDA Authorization of Safe, Effective Johnson & Johnson Vaccine  LANSING, Mich. — Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer released the following... continue reading.

Michigan Continues to Focus on Equity in Vaccination Strategy, Adds Race Data to COVID-19 Vaccine Dashboard

Staff working with immunization providers to improve submission of race data for all vaccines administered, Michiganders urged to fill out race information on forms. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 23,... continue reading.

Gov. Whitmer Lowers Flags to Honor 500,000 American Lives Lost to COVID-19

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE     February 23, 2020     Contact: Press@michigan.gov       Gov. Whitmer Lowers Flags to Honor 500,000 American Lives Lost to COVID-19   As of this order, the coronavirus has infected 581,403 and... continue reading.