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Coronavirus (COVID-19)

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COVID-19 testing is not available at the Monroe County Health Department 
Please contact your healthcare provider or call us at (734) 240-7800
List of Monroe County COVID Testing Sites

October 2021 Update - Case Investigation Survey via Text Message
The Monroe County Health Department recently started using a text message-based tool to support case investigation efforts for Monroe County residents who test positive for COVID-19. The text message includes a link to a confidential survey that will help provide timely information and guidance on isolation as well as identification of close contacts and quarantine recommendations for close contacts. The survey only asks for information about the positive individual such as demographics, symptoms, occupation, attendance at public events or gatherings, and people with whom they have had close contact. The survey DOES NOT gather any private information like social security numbers, personal passwords or banking details.

If you are a Monroe County resident who recently tested positive for COVID-19 and receive a text message from the Monroe County Health Department, please open the message and complete the survey. If you have any questions, please call us at 734-240-7835.

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General Information
Quarantine and Isolation
Guidance for Business
Monroe County Press Releases
State of Michigan COVID-19 Orders
Additional Resources

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Coronavirus Hotlines
State of Michigan COVID-19 Hotline: (888) 535-6136
Email COVID19@michigan.gov
Available Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA)
COVID-19 Workplace Hotline: (855) 723-3219 (855-SAFEC19)

For the latest information on COVID-19, please visit:

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Businesses are required to immediately report any positive COVID-19 workers to the local health department. To report a COVID-19 positive worker for a business located in Monroe County, please call 734-240-7832 and leave a message. 
For resources and information related to business reopening, please visit:

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Employers and employees with questions regarding workplace safety and health may also contact the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) COVID-19 Workplace Hotline:
(855) 723-3219 (855-SAFEC19)
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September 2021 Monroe County Press Releases
September 30, 2021 - Health Department Offering Pfizer Vaccine Booster
September 15, 2021 - MCHD Statement on COVID-19 Prevention in Schools 

August 2021 Monroe County Press Releases
August 17, 2021 - Health Department Offering COVID-19 Third Dose Vaccine to Immunocompromised Individuals
August 6, 2021 - Monroe County Health Department COVID-19 Advisory

July 2021 Monroe County Press Releases
July 28, 2021 - In-person Services Available at Monroe County Health Department

June 2021 Monroe County Press Releases
June 8, 2021 - Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church Hosts Drive-Thru COVID-19 Clinic on June 17

May 2021 Monroe County Press Releases
May 13, 2021 - Walk-in COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments Available on May 17, 19, & 21 at MCCC
May 13, 2021 - COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments Available for Individuals 12 to 17 on May 18
May 10, 2021 - Online Scheduling Open for COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments on May 13 at MCHD
May 6, 2021 - Walk-in Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments Available on May 10 and 11 at MCCC
May 5, 2021 - Residents Who Received Vaccine Out of State Encouraged to Update MCHD
May 4, 2021 - MCHD Reduces Quarantine Time from 14 to 10 Days
May 3, 2021 - Walk-in COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments Available on May 4

April 2021 Monroe County Press Releases
April 28, 2021 - COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments Available on May 4
April 26, 2021 - COVID-19 Johnson & Johnson Appointments Available on April 27
April 22, 2021 -  COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments Available on April 26 and 27
April 21, 2021 - COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments Available on April 27
April 16, 2021 - COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments Available on April 20 and 22
April 9, 2021 - MCHD Reports New Surge in COVID-19 Case Count
April 7, 2021 - Additional COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics Added on April 19 and 26

March 2021 Monroe County Press Releases
March 29, 2021 - Additional Eligibility Opening to COVID-19 Vaccine
March 18, 2021 - Additional COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility Groups Opening 3/22
March 11, 2021 - MDHHS Identifies First Case of New COVID-19 SARS-CoV-2 B.1.1.7 in Monroe County
March 2, 2021 - Additional COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility Groups Opening 3/1

February 2021 Monroe County Press Releases
February 15, 2021 - COVID-19 Clinic Postponed Due to Inclement Weather
February 3, 2021 - COVID-19 Vaccine Pre-registration Open

January 2021 Monroe County Press Releases
January 29, 2021 - COVID-19 Vaccine Pre-registration to Open
January 22, 2021 - PM Update: Change in Available Vaccine Appointments Due to Decrease in Vaccine Allocation
January 22, 2021 - Monroe County COVID-19 Vaccination Update (Clinic Registration Info)
January 15, 2021 - Monroe County COVID-19 Vaccination Update (Clinic Registration Info)
January 12, 2021 - Monroe County COVID-19 Vaccination Update (Clinic Registration Info)
January 8, 2021 - Monroe County COVID-19 Vaccination Update
January 7, 2021 - Monroe County COVID-19 Vaccination Update

December 2020 Monroe County Press Releases
December 21, 2020 - COVID-19 Vaccine Updates
December 4, 2020 - Quarantine Guidance Update for Monroe County
     --Monroe County COVID-19 Mailer (12/8/2020)

November 2020 Monroe County Press Releases
November 13, 2020 - Monroe County Health Department Reports New Surge in COVID-19 Case Count

August 2020 Monroe County Press Releases
August 24, 2020 - Monroe County Health Department to Host Drive-through Testing Event on August 26

June 2020 Monroe County Press Releases
June 5, 2020 - Monroe County Health Department Reports Change in COVID-19 Case Count
June 2, 2020 - Guidance for Reopening Buildings/Places of Business after Prolonged Shutdown or Reduced Operation
June 2, 2020 - Coronavirus Update

May 2020 Monroe County Press Releases
May 26, 2020 - Coronavirus Update
May 19, 2020 - Coronavirus Update
May 12, 2020 - Coronavirus Update
May 6, 2020 - Household Hazardous Waste Collection, Secure Document Shred Day Cancelled
May 5, 2020 - Coronavirus Update

April 2020 Monroe County Press Releases
April 28, 2020 - Coronavirus Update
April 21, 2020 - Coronavirus Update
April 18, 2020 - New Hotline Number for COVID-19 Questions
April 14, 2020 - Monroe County COVID-19 Dashboard
April 14, 2020 - Coronavirus Update
April 13, 2020 - Coronavirus Update
April 11, 2020 - Coronavirus Update
April 10, 2020 - Coronavirus Update
April 9, 2020 - Coronavirus Update
April 8, 2020 - First Local COVID-19 Death
April 8, 2020 - Coronavirus Update
April 7, 2020 - Coronavirus Update
April 6, 2020 - Coronavirus Update
April 5, 2020 - Coronavirus Update
April 4, 2020 - Coronavirus Update
April 3, 2020 - Coronavirus Update
April 2, 2020 - Coronavirus Update
April 1, 2020 - Coronavirus Update

March 2020 Monroe County Press Releases
March 31, 2020 - Coronavirus Update
March 30, 2020 - Coronavirus Update
March 29, 2020 - Coronavirus Update
March 28, 2020 - Coronavirus Update
March 27, 2020 - Coronavirus Update
March 26, 2020 - Coronavirus Update
March 25, 2020 - Coronavirus Update
March 24, 2020 - Coronavirus Update
March 24, 2020 - "Stay Home, Stay Safe" Executive Order
March 23, 2020 - Coronavirus Update
March 22, 2020 - Coronavirus Update
March 21, 2020 - Coronavirus Update
March 20, 2020 - Coronavirus Update
March 20, 2020 - State Hotline Available Weekends
March 19, 2020 - Coronavirus Update
March 18, 2020 - Second Monroe County Case
March 18, 2020 - Coronavirus Update
March 18, 2020 - Limited Public Access to Monroe County Health Department 
March 17, 2020 - Coronavirus Update
March 16, 2020 - Monroe County Facilities Restricted Access
March 16, 2020 - Coronavirus Hotline Established
March 15, 2020 - First Monroe County Case
March 14, 2020 -  Coronavirus Update
March 13, 2020 - Coronavirus Update
March 11, 2020 - Coronavirus Update

February 2020 Monroe County Press Releases
February 27, 2020 - Coronavirus Update
COVID19 Orders (COVID page)
MIOSHA Workplace Safety
June 22 - Emergency Rules (Order extended & updated - now effective until December 22, 2021)

MDHHS Epidemic Orders
July 1 - Rescission of Agricultural Worker Epidemic Order
June 22 - Rescission of Emergency Orders
     --June 22 Face Mask Recommendations
May 21 - Requirements for Residential Care Facilities
     --Frequently Asked Questions
May 5 - Testing in Skilled Nursing Facilities, Homes for the Aged, and Adult Foster Care Facilities
For the complete list of current and rescinded MDHHS Epidemic Orders, please visit the MDHHS Epidemic Orders website.

Resources for Health Professionals
Resources for Residents

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
COVID-19 Resources
Coping with Stress During Infectious Disease Outbreaks (PDF)
Tips for Social Distancing, Quarantine, and Isolation During an Infectious Disease Outbreak (PDF)
Virtual Recovery Resources (PDF)

U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
COVID-19 Vaccines
Donate COVID-19 Plasma
FDA COVID-19 Information
Frequently Asked Questions

World Health Organization (WHO)
Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Pandemic
COVID-19 Myth-Busters
Situation Dashboard
Additional Resources

COVID-19 Vaccine Information
CDC - Frequently Asked Questions About COVID-19 Vaccination
CDC - Vaccines (Main Page)
FDA - COVID-19 Vaccines
State of Michigan - COVID-19 Vaccines

Food Safety
FDA - Food Safety and COVID-19 Resources
National Restaurant Association - COVID-19 Resources
ServSafe - COVID-19 Trainings
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) - COVID-19 Resources

Maternal and Infant Health Resources
ACOG - Coronavirus (COVID-19), Pregnancy, and Breastfeeding: A Message for Patients
CDC - Breastfeeding, and Caring for Newborns
CDC - Pregnant and Recently Pregnant People
MDHHS - Moms, Babies and Pregnancy, Breastfeeding, and Caring for Newborns During COVID-19
Michigan WIC - WIC & COVID-19

Mental Health Resources
Hotlines
Crisis Text Line - Text HOME to 741741
National Domestic Violence Hotline - Call 1-800-799-7233 or text LOVEIS to 22522
SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline - Call 1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - Call 1-800-273-8255

Resource Pages
National Alliance on Mental Health - COVID-19 Information and Resources
State of Michigan - Mental Health Resource Page
Suicide Prevention Resource Center - Resources to Support Mental Health and Coping with the Coronavirus

Resources in Other Languages
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - COVID-19 Communication Toolkit
State of Michigan Coronavirus - Multilingual Resources

Resources reviewed September 27, 2021