VUpdates on the Michigan coronavirus or COVID-19 status can be found at www.mi.gov/coronavirus. Michigan’s response to the COVID-19 outbreak consist of the creation of new task forces, videos, and executive orders and directives. The Public Accommodations Executive Order closing restaurants, bars and other public venues is available here. It is also posted on the Executive Orders and Directives page.

Frequently Asked Questions

*New Michigan Map

The Michigan Safe Start Map is now available for you to Track the risk phases of COVID-19 indicators in predetermined sections of the state based on Epidemic Spread and Public Health Capacity.

Resources

The Centers for Disease Control is monitoring the outbreak and updates may be found on their website where a situation summary and information on case numbers both worldwide and in the United States is listed. There are currently 50 states and the District of Columbia reporting reporting both confirmed and presumptive positive cases of COVID-19.

For current status of cases in the United States, visit the CDC Case Summary pages. Frequently Asked Questions are also available and may provide answers to your concerns.  The list of content is at the top.  

The most current list of people who are at highest risk is listed here.

SYMPTOMS and TESTING

CDC Factsheets

• Steps to help prevent the spread if you are sick
• Ten Ways to manage respiratory symptoms
• Workplace, school and home guidance
• Schools Toolkit
• Use of Cloth Face Coverings to Help Slow the Spread of COVID-19

  
  

The World Health Organization is monitoring the COVID-19 situation on a global view and providing regular updates.  It has been stated many time that coronavirus is not discriminatory in who is infected.

Many myths are tied to the coronavirus  and how it spreads.  You can help stop or bust these myths by going to a reliable source.  

Situation reports are updated on a daily basis. 

John Hopkins Hospital has an online tracker system for the world through their Coronavirus Resource Center.  This tracker has maps where data is kept on the number of cases, deaths and people who recover.  It is good to see the number who actually do recover from this deadly disease. 

COVID-19 Terms

 Quarantine  - Separation of a person or group who are believed to have been EXPOSED to COVID-19 but are ASYMPTOMATIC (no symptoms of the disease).

Self-Isolation - Away from the public in your own home. Can be symptomatic or asymptomatic.

Isolation - Away from family members in your own home. (staying in a separate bedroom away from everyone else).

Self - Monitoring - At home, monitoring your temperature twice per day, and checking for symptoms (fever, shortness of breath, and/or cough).

Close Contact - Being within approximately 6 feet of a KNOWN COVID-19 case for a prolonged period of time OR exposed to infectious secretions (droplets from coughing or sneezing) of a KNOWN COVID-19 case.

Social Distancing - Avoiding crowds, mass gatherings, and putting distance between people (6 feet).

Active Monitoring - State and local health departments assume the responsibility to communicate with and actively monitor individuals in close contact with COVID-19, at least once a day, to collect and record temperature readings and assess for symptoms of fever, cough, and shortness of breath.

Contact Investigation - If you are contacted during a COVID-19 investigation there is a possibility that you have been exposed to someone who has tested positive for COVID-19. This DOES NOT mean you are INFECTED. This investigation is done to monitor activities since the time of possible exposure, and to help determine community risks and the necessary next steps.     

Download a printable version of these definitions.

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