Due to improving conditions surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, the Health Department of Northwest Michigan is announcing that the First Amended Order which requires masks to be worn in school settings will be lifted in one week, with recission effective at 11:59 p.m.,...
COVID Re-Opening
MDHHS issues quarantine guidance for asymptomatic students
Prevention measures, including universal masking, reduce COVID-19 transmission and days away from school due to quarantine. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESept. 8, 2021Contact: Lynn Sutfin, 517-241-2112 LANSING, Mich. - To help ensure Michigan students and educators are as...
Free Masks for Kids
Stop by our Drive Thru Pharmacy to pick up a set of reusable cloth masks for the kids. CDC recommends universal indoor masking for all teachers, staff, students, and visitors to K-12 schools. It is SAFER for everyone to wear a mask. MDHHS updates school guidance and...
MDHHS updates school guidance and strongly recommends universal masking to prevent the spread of COVID-19
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAug. 13, 2021Contact: Chelsea Wuth, 517-241-2112 LANSING, Mich. - Today, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) issued updated recommendations for schools designed to help prevent transmission of COVID-19 within...
MDHHS issues updated COVID-19 school guidance to help keep kids and educators healthy
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAug. 4, 2021Contact: Lynn Sutfin, 517-241-2112 LANSING, Mich. - Today, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) issued updated recommendations for schools designed to help prevent transmission of COVID-19 within school...
How CDC determines level of community transmission
The level of community transmission is determined by the CDC from the number of COVID-19 cases there are in the population and the percent of COVID-19 tests that are positive. Learn more at CDC.gov/COVID-Data-Tracker. When transmission is low, control is achieved...
Return to School Guidelines During COVID
Governor Gretchen WhitmerCOVID-19 Task Force on Education Return to School Advisory Council MI Safe Schools:Michigan’s 2020-21 Return to School Roadmap Published: June 30, 2020 MDE Information and Resources MDE-MDHHS Coronavirus Letter CDC Interim Guidance for...
State of Michigan Launches Online Map of Free Wi-Fi Hotspots to Help Residents Lacking Access to Broadband Internet
The State of Michigan, in partnership with the Connected Nation Michigan, released a statewide Wi-Fi hotspot map to assist residents who currently lack internet access at home. The COVID-19 pandemic and transition to remote and distance learning has only increased the...
Tested for COVID-19 – Now What?
QUICK FACTS: Test Results: Generally take 3 - 7 days depending on processing by LabCorp, the East Jordan and BellaireFamily Health Center lab service. Youʼll be contacted by your provider regarding test results. If you are positive, expect a call from yourhealth...
Mask Up, Michigan
Research shows that masks can greatly reduce the chance of spreading COVID-19, especially when approximately 40% of those who have COVID-19 may be asymptomatic. We can only contain the virus and keep Michigan open if everyone stays careful and masks up when they leave...











