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Michigan reported 29,267 new cases of COVID-19 and 78 virus-related deaths over the past week.

Michigan health officials have issued a request for adult changing tables to be installed in public and private venues.

Michigan reported 27,705 new cases of COVID-19 and 76 virus-related deaths over the past week.

State Rep. Matt Koleszar, D-Plymouth, submitted a request to the Attorney General’s office asking for an opinion to enforce the law in Michigan surrounding the use of animals in experimentation. The law also required research facilities to comply with those rules or lose the ability to operate. Instead, researchers have continued to conduct animal experiments without any state regulation of how the animals are treated. First, that MDHHS should draft the Michigan standards with the understanding that certain federal laws and regulation also apply to entities conducting animal research. And secondly, that her opinion does not intend to mandate that all currently ongoing animal research in Michigan must cease — unless and until the laboratories are registered by DHHS.

LANSING, MI – Two Michigan children are suspected of having a severe and rare form of hepatitis that is under investigation by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control. Neither of the Michigan children previously had COVID-19. Related: Hepatitis outbreak in children, CDC sends out nationwide alertThe CDC is currently investigating cases of 109 children with “hepatitis of an unknown cause,” officials say. “Although rare, children can have severe hepatitis and it’s not uncommon for the cause to be unknown,” Butler said. Cases of the severe hepatitis in children have popped up in 11 other countries.

For seven and a half years, Erica Hammel has been trying to get a law passed to give parents and guardians the information she didn’t have back in 2013.

Catch a nice fish lately? Want to know if it’s safe to eat? The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services released its 2022 guide to eating safe fish.

Michigan health officials have identified two possible cases of hepatitis in children. The two cases are in Oakland County and Detroit, they said.

Michigan reported 18,945 new cases of COVID-19 and 62 virus-related deaths over the past week.

A new online tool lets Michigan residents track down the nearest spots where they can find testing and therapeutic treatments for COVID-19.

Michigan residents who are dealing with a COVID-19 infection can now search for potential treatment options near them.

Michigan reported 14,482 new cases of COVID-19 and 67 virus-related deaths over the past week.

Michigan health officials are encouraging residents to continue taking steps to prevent COVID-19 spread, as an omicron subvariant is expected to trigger a rise in cases.

A hospital in Detroit will no longer admit patients while it works to end an outbreak of Candida auris, according to MDHHS.

You can track COVID-19 spread levels and case rates by Michigan county with an interactive map.

Michigan reported 10,474 new cases of COVID-19 and 78 virus-related deaths over the past week.

EMU will welcome walk-ins at its final community vaccine clinic of the semester this weekend.

It feels like many of us put COVID-19 in the rearview mirror with the last drop in cases -- but, as much as we’d like it to stay there, we’re seeing another uptick in cases.

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has confirmed the first influenza-related child death in Michigan for the 2021-2022 flu season.

Since the pandemic’s start, the MDHHS lab has sequenced 26,300 COVID samples. Tracking and identifying them has become a crucial tool to protect the public.

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services urges sexually active Michiganders to do their part and make testing for STIs a part of their regular health routine.

From the start of the COVID pandemic, people with disabilities have been left out of the conversation when it comes to fighting the virus, even though they’re members of highly vulnerable communities.

KALAMAZOO, MI -- The release of a health assessment on a toxic gas found in a portion of Kalamazoo will be delayed a second time from initial estimates, according to an update from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS). MDHHS told MLive this week the timeline has been delayed further. She told MLive on March 30 it is “really messed up” that the report is being delayed. Related: Kalamazoo factory at center of health probe ready to discuss ‘benefits agreement’ with community; residents want money to relocateFormer resident and activist Brandi Crawford-Johnson said it’s unfortunate the health assessment is being delayed again. The health report is expected to examine the concentrations of chemicals found, and determine any specific health risks associated with them.

Michigan is expanding a program to offer free at-home COVID tests at local libraries, with now 70 locations offering tests.

The Stellantis Mack Assembly Plant in Detroit has been served with yet another air quality violation.

The state of Michigan will stop reporting COVID-19 data three times per week, starting next week, as key indicators continue to trend in the right direction.

Michigan’s top doctor provided a thorough update on the state’s COVID situation Friday, talking about how long the current lull in cases might last, addressing the likelihood of upcoming surges, monitoring the BA.2 variant and calling the chance of eliminating the virus anytime soon a “pipe dream.”

To tackle these racial disparities head-on, Michigan’s Child Welfare Improvement Task Force made recommendations to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) for preventing and eliminating systemic racism in the state’s child protection system. The task force, which convened in the Fall of 2020, is headed by Demetrius Starling, executive director of the MDHHS Children’s Services Agency. “MDHHS believes the overrepresentation of children of color in the child welfare system requires fundamental systems change,” Starling said. According to MDHHS, after listening to youth, families, staff and key stakeholders, the task force identified six recommendations to address problems that are contributing to racial and ethnic disparities:1. Visit michigancwtf.org to read the full task force report.

Michigan health officials have updated the state’s quarantine and isolation guidelines as COVID cases continue to drop following the omicron surge.

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services announced a new update on its COVID-19 Isolation & Quarantine guidance as the state enters post-surge, recovery phase.

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is forming a task force within the department to support LGBTQ+ families who want to foster or adopt children. The MiFamily Advancement and Leadership for LGBTQ+ Youth (ALLY) and Families task force will assess how the child welfare system supports LGBTQ+ families, engage the LGBTQ+ community and learn from their perspectives, and make recommendations for how the department can best serve these families. Related: LGBTQ+ couples can be denied adoptions by religious agencies under latest MDHHS settlement - mlive.comIn both cases, the faith-based adoption agencies challenged the MDHHS non-discrimination policy which stated adoption agencies with state contracts can’t turn away prospective LGBTQ+ parents. Peter Spadafore and Dr. Stacie Gibson will co-chair the task force. Other members of the task force will be announced soon, according to MDHHS.

We’re talking with Dr. Natasha Bagdasarian, Michigan’s chief medical executive, as the state adjusts its pandemic response strategy with cases slowing down.

The final report from a Michigan coronavirus task force examining racial disparities finds that the disproportional impact the pandemic has had on people of color has improved.

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services announced it is developing a new task force supporting LGBTQ+ families who are interested in adopting or fostering children.

Northville Public Schools held a special board meeting Monday (Feb. 21) night about its mask mandate, voting to make masks optional for students and staff.

APS, which is directed by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, provides protection and assistance to vulnerable adults. The problem the Auditor General lays out is that the state was often too slow to bring forward an investigation of complaints. Approximately 20% of the APS investigations reviewed did not properly begin within 24 hours of the incident, the audit found. While 37% of APS investigations were open longer than 5 months, 29% of APS investigations were closed because of an adult’s death. The February report is the second time this year that the state health department has defended itself against findings from the Auditor General.

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is updating its COVID-19 masking guidance as the state enters a “recovery” phase following a surge in virus infections and hospitalizations.

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is updating its COVID-19 masking guidance as the state enters a “recovery” phase following a surge in virus infections and hospitalizations.

KALAMAZOO, MI — Kalamazoo County Health & Community Services Department, in partnership with the Michigan Department of Health and Humans Services, (MDHHS) and the Centers for Disease Control, (CDC) has opened a COVID-19 PCR testing location in Kalamazoo County. Curbside, self-administered testing will be available at no out-of-pocket cost and results will be delivered electronically within 2 to 3 days. The site is located at the Kalamazoo County Expo Center, 2900 Lake St., Kalamazoo, MI 49048. Appointments are available on weekdays, Monday through Friday, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., the health department said. Kalamazoo County had 51,141 confirmed cases as of Monday, Feb. 14.

The Detroit Public Schools Community District announced that in a new partnership, it is the first school district in Detroit to become a childhood immunization provider and the first district to be fully authorized to administer COVID-19...

New COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations continue to decline in Michigan, down from record-high numbers just a few weeks ago.

With the eligibility criteria for antivirals expanding to include more at-risk Michiganders, state health officials are urging those that test positive for

Michigan’s health department says it will distribute 10 million free KN95 masks to residents to help limit the spread of the omicron variant.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and state health officials are shipping 250,000 free COVID tests to Michigan residents.

In a virtual meeting Thursday (Jan 27), EGLE announced Stellantis has a 3-part plan to fix four odor violations and one for improper ductwork at the Mack Assembly Plant. Part of the presentation featured a toxicologist with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services who reviewed air samples.

In a virtual meeting Thursday (Jan 27), EGLE announced Stellantis has a 3-part plan to fix four odor violations and one for improper ductwork at the Mack Assembly Plant. Part of the presentation featured a toxicologist with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services who reviewed air samples.

LANSING - Governor Whitmer announced the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is distributing 10 million free KN95 masks to Michiganders

It limits MDHHS’s ability to enforce its non-discrimination policy under certain circumstances, including the agencies’ right to decline LGBTQ+ couples looking to adopt or foster children on religious grounds. Under the prior settlement, adoption agencies could deny adoption services to LGBTQ+ people only if the children involved were not referred to them by the state. Now, faith-based adoption agencies are once again able to deny service to LGBTQ+ couples if they believe there is a conflict with their religious values. MDHHS said it will soon announce plans to further build upon its engagement with LGBTQ+ families including assessment of any service gaps or program enhancements necessary to meet the needs of LGTBQ+ families. “I applaud MDHHS’s commitment to supporting LGBTQ+ families and our state’s most vulnerable children,” said Attorney General Dana Nessel.

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said it is expanding support to LGBTQ+ families who are looking to adopt or foster children in need.

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said it is committed to ensuring LGBTQ+ families feel welcome and valued as foster and adoptive parents.

Michigan’s health department updated the number of COVID-19 recoveries on Monday for the last time.

The debate over how many Michiganders died of COVID in nursing homes and long-term care facilities took center stage in Lansing on Thursday.

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) have issued an epidemic order requiring nursing homes to offer COVID-19 vaccines.

Michigan health officials have issued an epidemic order that requires nursing homes to offer on-site doses of the COVID vaccine to their residents.

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services issued an epidemic order to ensure residents at nursing homes have the opportunity to get COVID-19 booster shots where they reside.

Adult doses, children’s doses and booster shots will be available.

This week on Flashpoint, the state of Michigan’s chief medical officer Dr. Natasha Bagdasarian discussed the COVID-19 pandemic in our state -- have we seen the worst of it or is it yet to come?

Michigan is partnering with 18 libraries to test a pilot program that offers free at-home COVID tests to residents.

According to the Department of Health and Human Services nearly 5,500 test kits were shipped this week in Calhoun, Clare, Newaygo, Oceana and Saginaw counties as well as the city of Detroit.

All Michigan families who are eligible for food assistance benefits are receiving an additional monthly payment in January in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) announced Tuesday, Jan. 11. Approximately 1.28 million Michiganders in close to 700,000 households will receive additional food assistance benefits.

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) are now following the CDC in reducing isolation time for those with COVID-19.

With Michigan in the midst of its most dramatic COVID spike to date, health officials held a briefing to address this surge and talk about where the state is heading.

Michigan public health leaders and physicians are scheduled to provide an update on current COVID-19 metrics as they urge residents to protect themselves from COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses.

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and its Detroit-area partners will receive federal funding to provide support for residents in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties who were emotionally impacted by the floods last...

Michigan public health leaders and physicians are scheduled to provide an update on current COVID-19 metrics as they urge residents to protect themselves from COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses.

Michigan public health leaders and physicians are scheduled to provide an update on current COVID-19 metrics as they urge residents to protect themselves from COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses.

The new guidance from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says that you should isolate for five days if you test positive for COVID. Then, if you don’t have symptoms, you can return to school as long as you are wearing a well-fitted mask for six to 10 days.

Michigan health officials updated their K-12 school quarantine and isolation guidance to reflect updates made by the CDC.

More than $44 million in federal funding has been made available to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) for costs related to the state’s response to the coronavirus pandemic.

Following a record-breaking week of new COVID-19 cases in Michigan, statewide hospitalizations are at a new record-high.

Michigan health officials say the state has received its first shipment of newly authorized COVID-19 pill treatments, but it’ll only be prescribed in certain situations due to limited supply.

The Michigan Department of Health of Human Services announced Friday that the extra assistance comes after the federal government granted Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's request.

Health officials identified 43 new COVID-19 outbreaks last week, the majority of which were linked to K-12 schools and long-term care facilities. The Department of Health and Human Services is also tracking 660 ongoing outbreaks from previous weeks, according to the MDHHS report published Tuesday, Jan. 4. On Monday, Jan. 3, Michigan reported a seven-day average of 12,442 daily COVID-19 cases, far surpassing the prior pandemic record. Below is an interactive map of active COVID outbreaks noted in the Jan. 3 K-12 school outbreaks report. Region 2S (city of Detroit and Monroe, Washtenaw and Wayne counties): 93 clusters, with nine new and 84 ongoing outbreaks.

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services announced Friday that it will update its quarantine guidance to match new recommendations by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Michigan health and education officials are urging schools to postpone or make virtual large gatherings, including sporting events, if they are not “essential" — as COVID-19 cases spike across the state.

In a statement late Wednesday, MDHHS said it will review supporting evidence for the guidance issued Monday.

Michigan health officials identified 71 new COVID-19 outbreaks last week, including 42 in K-12 schools and 19 in long-term care facilities. The Department of Health and Human Services is also tracking 707 ongoing outbreaks from previous weeks, according to the MDHHS report published Wednesday, Dec. 20. Below is an interactive map of active COVID outbreaks noted in the Dec. 27 K-12 school outbreaks report. Region 2N (Macomb, Oakland and St. Clair counties): 53 clusters, with nine new and 44 ongoing outbreaks. Region 2S (city of Detroit and Monroe, Washtenaw and Wayne counties): 96 clusters, with 26 new and 70 ongoing outbreaks.

There were 592 new, confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Monroe County for the week of December 16-22.

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is expanding COVID-19 vaccinations at its neighborhood testing sites to also offer the vaccine

The state’s health department is looking back at a year of COVID-19 vaccinations in Michigan, as Tuesday, Dec. 14 marks a year since the state began adminis

Health officials identified 140 new COVID-19 outbreaks last week in Michigan, which was up 30.8% from the week prior. The state health department is also investigating 757 ongoing outbreaks from prior weeks, according to outbreaks report published Tuesday, Dec. 14. Ongoing outbreaks have already been identified in previous weeks but have had at least one new associated case reported in the last two weeks. Among the new outbreaks, 47 were linked to K-12 schools and 47 were associated with long-term care facilities. Below is an interactive map of active COVID outbreaks noted in the Dec. 13 school outbreaks report.

The omicron variant of the virus that causes COVID-19 has hit Michigan. The state’s first case was detected in a person in Kent County, the...

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Officials also said three out of four (76%) COVID patients are unvaccinated and 88% of COVID ventilator patients are unvaccinated.

SB 725 would amend the Social Welfare Act so that Michigan stops using asset tests to determine eligibility for food assistance. Beneficiaries are also subject to a $15,000 asset test requiring that they must not have more than that amount in any account to receive SNAP benefits. The bill’s sponsor, Sen. Jeff Irwin, D-Ann Arbor, said Michigan residents who receive assistance on food shouldn’t have to choose between food or poverty. “When they have assets, they get denied for food stamps.”Asset limits for food assistance, cash assistance and State Emergency Relief have been set at $15,000 since Gov. Asset limits for these programs vary widely among states, but eight states have no asset limit, according to the state department.

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has announced a federal grant to help hire additional staff at Michigan hospitals with COVID-19.

LANSING - The state has launched a program to make free at-home COVID-19 tests to families through schools.

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The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is asking residents to take steps to protect themselves and others this flu season.

Michigan’s health officials identified 181 new COVID-19 outbreaks last week, to go along with 744 ongoing outbreaks from prior weeks. In total there were 925 active outbreaks included in the Department of Health and Human Services’ weekly outbreaks report published Monday, Nov. 8. Long-term care facilities followed with 38 outbreaks, while childcare/youth programs had 10 outbreaks and manufacturing/construction sites had eight. Related: 666 infected across 104 new coronavirus outbreaks at Michigan schoolsBelow is an interactive map of active COVID outbreaks noted in the Nov. 8 school outbreaks report. Region 2S (city of Detroit and Monroe, Washtenaw and Wayne counties): 97 clusters, with 30 new and 67 ongoing outbreaks.

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), doctors and state public health leaders are urging Michigan parents to get their children ag

Health officials identified 195 new COVID-19 outbreaks throughout Michigan last week, marking a 41.3% increase from the prior week. Additionally, the state is tracking 655 ongoing outbreaks from previous weekly reports, bringing the total active outbreaks to 850. Region 2N (Macomb, Oakland and St. Clair counties): 104 clusters, with 21 new and 83 ongoing outbreaks. Region 2S (city of Detroit and Monroe, Washtenaw and Wayne counties): 62 clusters, with 24 new and 38 ongoing outbreaks. Two (one new and one ongoing) clusters linked to an outdoor community exposure like a concert, rally, protest, parade, etc.

FLINT, MI — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services will continue to provide nutritious food by the truckload to Flint residents throughout November. MDHHS has provided the Flint mobile food pantries since February 2016 in partnership with the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan in Flint. November dates for distributions are as follows:Bethel United Methodist Church, 1309 Ballenger Hwy. Monday, Nov. 1, at 10 a.m.Monday, Nov. 8, at 10 a.m.Monday, Nov. 15, at 10 a.m.Monday, Nov. 22, at 10 a.m.Monday, Nov. 29, at 10 a.m.End Times, 4002 S. Dort Hwy. Monday, Nov. 1, at 11 a.m.Monday, Nov. 8, at 11 a.m.Monday, Nov. 15, at 11 a.m.Monday, Nov. 22, at 11 a.m.Monday, Nov. 29, at 11 a.m.Asbury United Methodist Church, 1653 Davison RoadTuesday, Nov. 2, at 10 a.m.Tuesday, Nov. 9, at 10 a.m.Tuesday, Nov. 16, at 10 a.m.Tuesday, Nov. 23, at 10 a.m.Tuesday, Nov. 30, at 10 a.m.

Michigan health officials identified 138 new COVID-19 outbreaks last week, which was a reduction of almost 28% from the prior week. However, with 678 ongoing outbreaks carrying over from previous weekly reports, the state is monitoring 816 active outbreaks as of Monday, Oct. 25. Related: 428 infected across 76 new COVID-19 outbreaks at Michigan schoolsBelow is an interactive map of active COVID outbreaks noted in the Oct. 25 school outbreaks report. Region 2S (city of Detroit and Monroe, Washtenaw and Wayne counties): 56 clusters, with 15 new and 41 ongoing outbreaks. Two clusters (both ongoing) linked to personal services, such as a hair and/or nail salon, or a gym or spa.

Michigan health officials identified 191 new COVID-19 outbreaks last week, which was up nearly 19% from the previous week. Additionally, the Department of Health and Human Services’ weekly outbreaks report noted 593 ongoing outbreaks as of Monday, Oct. 18. Region 2S (city of Detroit and Monroe, Washtenaw and Wayne counties): 70 clusters, with 20 new and 50 ongoing outbreaks. A total of 412 outbreaks involved K-12 schools, with the remaining eight outbreaks on or around college campuses. Read more on MLive:Look up 2020 non-COVID vaccination rates for Michigan schools, day care centersMichigan COVID-19 caseload is 3 times higher than this time last year.

Michigan reported 758 active COVID-19 outbreaks last week, up 5.7% from the prior week when there were 717. The health department’s latest outbreaks report, published Monday, Oct. 11, included 161 new outbreaks and 597 that carried over from previous weekly reports. Region 2S (city of Detroit and Monroe, Washtenaw and Wayne counties): 68 clusters, with 13 new and 55 ongoing outbreaks. A total of 393 outbreaks involved K-12 schools, with the remaining 11 outbreaks on or around college campuses. 42 clusters (11 new and 31 ongoing) occurred at child-care centers or youth programs not associated with a school.

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Michigan reported 717 active COVID-19 outbreaks last week, up 12.7% from the prior week when there were 636. The health department’s Monday, Oct. 4, outbreaks report included 167 new outbreaks, including 94 linked to K-12 schools and 26 associated with long-term care facilities. Region 2N (Macomb, Oakland and St. Clair counties): 68 clusters, with 14 new and 54 ongoing outbreaks. Region 2S (city of Detroit and Monroe, Washtenaw and Wayne counties): 72 clusters, with 20 new and 52 ongoing outbreaks. Three clusters (all ongoing) linked to personal services, such as a hair and/or nail salon, or a gym or spa.

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Region 2N (Macomb, Oakland and St. Clair counties): 56 clusters, with nine new and 47 ongoing outbreaks. Region 2S (city of Detroit and Monroe, Washtenaw and Wayne counties): 38 clusters, with 11 new and 27 ongoing outbreaks. There were no ongoing outbreaks there. Three clusters (zero new and three ongoing) linked to an indoor community exposure such as a concert, meeting, etc. Two clusters (zero new, two ongoing) linked to personal services, such as a hair and/or nail salon, or a gym or spa.