Michigan’s Health Insurers Extend Agreements to Provide Coronavirus Testing and Treatment at No Cost to Patients

LANSING, MICH — Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) have announced that the state has secured agreements from nearly all of the state’s health... continue reading.

‘Arsenal of Health’ returns with Ford’s clear mask innovation

By Dennis Archambault It’s interesting that one of the engineers involved in creating Ford Motor Company’s innovative clear N95 masks didn’t speak to the market applications for teachers, people... continue reading.

PHOTOS: Updated MDHHS Order Allows Contact Sports to Resume with Risk Reduction Measures

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) updated its current epidemic order to allow contact sports to resume as of Monday, Feb. 8, provided masks are worn during practices and... continue reading.

Governor Whitmer Creates the Student Recovery Advisory Council

Governor Whitmer today signed Executive Order 2021-02, to create the Student Recovery Advisory Council of Michigan. As Michigan continues to work around the clock to eliminate COVID-19, the Student Recovery Council will provide guidance and... continue reading.

Governor Whitmer to Provide Update on the COVID-19 Pandemic and Response

FOR PLANNING PURPOSES   February 4, 2020     Contact: Press@michigan.gov       Governor Whitmer to Provide Update on the COVID-19 Pandemic and Response       LANSING – Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer, Michigan Department of Health and... continue reading.

Governor Whitmer Applauds Biden Administration’s Bold Actions to Increase Vaccine Supply and Expand FEMA Reimbursement to States

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 2, 2021  Contact: Press@Michigan.gov    Governor Whitmer Applauds Biden Administration’s Bold Actions to Increase Vaccine Supply and Expand FEMA Reimbursement to States  Biden Administration also approves 100 percent retroactive coverage through... continue reading.

Gov. Whitmer: State has Administered Over One Million Vaccines, Making Michigan 7th in the Country

Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that the State of Michigan has administered over one million safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines, making us 7th in the country in vaccine distribution. The governor called... continue reading.

Some Michigan counties were more at risk for COVID-19 infections, deaths, study shows

The deck was already stacked against families where English is a second language, those who live in crowded conditions, and single parent families before the coronavirus pandemic struck. Read...

Fauci, Other Biden COVID-19 Advisers Tout ‘Really Encouraging’ Vaccine News

Dr. Anthony Fauci said Friday he welcomes the positive news about an additional COVID-19 vaccine announced in the past 24 hours, calling the results “really encouraging.” And he added... continue reading.

Protect Michigan Commission hosts first meeting, highlights state’s vaccine strategy

The Protect Michigan Commission, comprised of a diverse group of leaders from across the state charged with helping raise awareness about the safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine, hosted its... continue reading.

State updates MI COVID-19 Safer Dining Program for restaurants to help protect customers and workers

The State of Michigan is expanding on the new MI COVID-19 Safer Dining Program. Under the voluntary program, restaurants utilize a licensed HVAC contractor or engineer to inspect their ventilation... continue reading.

Agriculture Commission Approves Agricultural Management Practices

The Michigan Commission of Agriculture and Rural Development approved the proposed drafts of the 2021 Generally Accepted Agricultural and Management Practices (GAAMPs) at its January 20 meeting. The GAAMPs... continue reading.