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.

February e-Newsletter now available

The February 2021 e-Newsletter is now available. Click Here

Winter storms causing delays in vaccine shipments

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has been notified by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that due to ongoing winter storm conditions in Kentucky... continue reading.

MDHHS announces new program starting March 1 to help enhance state’s vaccine equity strategy; Health centers will receive safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine this week

The Michigan Department of Health of Human Services (MDHHS) today announced a new program to enhance the state’s equity strategy to reach more Michiganders with the safe and effective... continue reading.

Additional food assistance for 350,000 Michigan families in response to COVID-19 extended through February

Approximately 350,000 Michigan families will continue to have access to additional food assistance benefits during February as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Michigan Department of Health and... continue reading.