(July 13, 2020 4:15 PM) Michigan reported 384 coronavirus (COVID-19) positive test cases today, with the state reported total now at 69,722. The State of Michigan is reporting 7 COVID-19-related deaths today, with the state total now at 6,075. State Cumulative Total of Recovered COVID-19 Cases (as of 7/10/2020): 53,867. This information is updated daily at 3 p.m., with COVID-19 results included as of 10 a.m.
(July 13, 2020 4:09 PM) Effective immediately, community members who want to schedule an appointment at Henry Ford Allegiance Health’s COVID-19 drive-through testing center should call (517) 205-6100. The testing site is located at the Henry Ford Allegiance Specialty Hospital, 110 N. Elm Avenue, Jackson. Testing is recommended for anyone exposed to someone known to have COVID-19, or who has the following symptoms: Cough Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing Fever or chills Muscle pain Sore throat Headache New loss of taste or smell Michigan’s testing criteria has been expanded to include: Asymptomatic (without symptoms) individuals who are preparing for surgery. Those who work in a profession that puts them at high risk of exposure due to contact with the public. Those who work in certain industries, such as food processing. Anyone with life-threatening symptoms, such as shortness of breath, should call 9-1-1 or immediately go to the nearest emergency department.
(July 13, 2020 12:05 PM) Governor Whitmer today signed Executive Order 2020-150 which scales back the suspension of scope of practice laws for frontline health care workers while continuing suspension of certain licensing and certification requirements for health care professionals, life support and first aid workers, and 911 operators. The order replaces Executive Order 2020-61, which is rescinded. “As Michigan continues to make progress in slowing the spread of COVID-19, it is no longer necessary to permit medical professionals to practice beyond the limits of their licenses. I have no doubt suspending these scope of practice laws helped save countless lives and ensured our hospitals were fully staffed to care for COVID-19 patients,” Governor Whitmer said. “But our battle with COVID-19 is far from over. We owe it to the front line health care workers, first responders and other essential workers to continue doing our part to slow the spread of the coronavirus — which includes wearing a mask and practicing social distancing — so our hospital systems aren’t overwhelmed with new patients.” Under Executive Order 2020-150, any law or regulation that requires a health care professional to take an exam, be fingerprinted or take part in continuing education as a condition of…
