Health Department reports first pediatric death
The Health Department of Northwest Michigan is saddened to report the first pediatric death within its four-county jurisdiction. The death was reported to the Health Department today, November 12. Health officials express their sympathy to this family...
Health Department amends K-12 mask order
November 10, 2021 Health Department of Northwest Michigan COVID-19 Update Effective Tuesday, Nov. 9, the Health Department of Northwest Michigan released the First Amended Order to update and amend requirements from the original K-12 School...
Kids COVID-19 Vaccine
The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine is now authorized and recommended by the FDA and CDC for children ages 5-11. The dose is child-sized at 1/3 the size of the adult vaccine, and it has shown to be nearly 91% effective during clinical trials. The Bellaire and East...
Get tested if exposed to COVID-19 or feeling ill
November 1, 2021 | Health Department of Northwest Michigan COVID-19 Update Testing is an important strategy in the fight against COVID-19. If you are experiencing symptoms or have been exposed to someone with COVID-19, the Health Department of...
CDC Expands Eligibility for COVID-19 Booster Shots
Media Statement For Immediate Release: Thursday, October 21, 2021Contact: Media Relations(404) 639-3286 Today, CDC Director Rochelle P. Walensky, M.D., M.P.H., endorsed the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ (ACIP) recommendation for a booster shot of...
Clarification, status update regarding Moderna and J&J booster doses
October 18, 2021 - Health Department of Northwest Michigan COVID-19 Update The Health Department of Northwest Michigan is awaiting final word from federal agencies before being able to offer the general public a Moderna or J&J booster shot - a move that may...
New report focuses on COVID impact on children
October 14, 2021 from Health Department of Northwest Michigan COVID-19 Update According to a recently published report titled, MI COVID Response Data and Modeling Update, each day in Michigan more than 375 children under age 12...
MiThrive Community Survey
What is important to the community? What resources and strengths does the community have that can be used to improve community health? This survey is a chance for you to tell us what is most important to you. MiThrive is working to improve the health of...
Booster Doses for Pfizer
Booster doses for those who received Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine recommended for 65 and older, those with underlying health conditions and those at increased risk of COVID-19 due to occupation Michiganders should plan to get booster dose of Pfizer six months after initial...
