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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Michigan residents being blamed for the spread of COVID-19 in the state by MDHHS
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS ) Director Robert Gordon has placed the blame on state residents for the continuing spread of COVID-19 and has extended the epidemic order through Friday, Jan. 15, which closes bars and restaurants to in-person dining.
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MDHHS urges families to claim dead bodies quickly or face involuntary cremation
In the state of Michigan, deaths from COVID-19 are skyrocketing and have been increasing on a daily basis.
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Whitmer administration warns Michigan residents as state follows national COVID-19 trends
While the entire nation continues to see a rise in COVID-19 cases and deaths, officials within Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s administration are raising ongoing concerns regarding Michigan’s position in the larger national picture.
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Michiganders speak about changes to holiday plans as health experts warn of virus spread
During a year when families were encouraged to gather only within their own households, some people say the benefits of a Thanksgiving dinner together outweigh the potential risk of contracting COVID-19.