Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
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Recent News About Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
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COVID-19 precautions and increased flu vaccinations virtually eliminated Michigan's flu season
The continuing COVID-19 health crisis came with an unexpected benefit during the winter season: The pandemic-related safety precautions managed to almost completely eliminate all cases of the flu, according to Bridge Michigan.
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Whitmer administration focuses on total COVID-19 cases and deaths in comparison to other states
Going into the normal time of year for cold and flu season, the U.S. as a whole has seen COVID-19 cases rise, including Michigan.
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Michigan's COVID-19 rates may be lower than other states, but how has it affected jobs?
Since the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services' COVID-19 restrictions have been in effect for Michigan, director Robert Gordon has commended the state for its lower case numbers in relation to other states.
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Michigan officials blame the spread of COVID-19 on residents who don't follow protocols
Michigan officials have been blaming the pervasive spread of COVID-19 on the actions of the state's residents, according to Michigan Capitol Confidential.
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Michigan’s chief medical executive reports grim COVID-19 numbers and offers guidance for the holidays
Michigan’s chief medical executive, Dr. Joneigh Khaldun, recently advised residents on how to conduct themselves safely as the pandemic continues and the Thanksgiving holidays approach, according to Michigan Capitol Confidential.
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Whitmer claims more residents die from COVID-19 than heart disease or cancer
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has claimed that COVID-19 killed more Michigan residents during April than the amount of Michiganders who died of heart disease and cancer combined the same month.
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Whitmer administration's COVID-19 nursing home policy questioned
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has said that it could take as much as a year to gather data and respond to the inquiry from the Michigan Legislature's Joint Select Committee on the COVID-19 Pandemic.