Health

Henry Ford Allegiance Health is experiencing a sizable community response to the drive-through screening center for COVID-19 and appreciate traffic support being provided by partners at Jackson Police Department to minimize disruption to Downtown Jackson. Henry Ford Allegiance Health is requesting that anyone with symptoms of fever, dry cough and shortness of breath first call the Henry Ford MyCare Advice Line before coming to screening center. The call line (313-874-7500) is available 24/7 and will pre-screen individuals to determine if they meet testing criteria. This will help ensure the most appropriate individuals are getting screened, while avoiding long wait times for those who do not meet current criteria set by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The drive-through screening center will remain open seven days a week, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. to ensure appropriate community members have ample access to get screened.

Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-9, which temporarily closes theaters, bars, and casinos, and limits restaurants to carry-out and delivery orders.   Under Executive Order 2020-9, effective Monday, March 16 at 3:00pm, the following places of public accommodation will be closed; restaurants, cafes, coffee houses, bars, taverns, brewpubs, distilleries, clubs, movie theaters, indoor and outdoor performance venues, gymnasiums, fitness centers, recreation centers, indoor sports facilities, indoor exercise facilities, exercise studios, spas, and casinos.    This order does not restrict a place of business from offering food and beverage using delivery service, window service, walk-up service, drive-through service, or drive-up service. Places of public accommodation are encouraged to do so and use precautions to mitigate potential transmission of COVID-19, including social distancing. Restaurants may allow five people inside at a time to pick up orders, so long as they stay six feet apart from each other.  These restrictions do not apply to the following locations: office buildings, grocery stores, markets, food pantries, pharmacies, drug stores, and providers of medical equipment and supplies, health care facilities, residential care facilities, congregate care facilities, and juvenile justice facilities, warehouse and distribution centers, and industrial and manufacturing facilities.    Order restrictions will remain in place…

In a statement to members today, American 1 Credit Union announced that, effective immediately, the lobbies of some of their branch locations will be closed to the general public and available by appointment only. The drive thrus of those branch locations will continue to operate under their regular hours. Branches affected include: · North Street Branch · Michigan Center Branch · Spring Arbor Branch · Parnall Branch · Vandercook Branch · Downtown Branch (no drive thru available) · Battle Creek Branch · Hillsdale Branch · Manchester Branch · Canton Branch All other branch locations, except for the Melvindale Branch, continue under their regular operating hours. The Melvindale Branch, accessible only to DTE employees and retirees, will only be open on Thursdays until further notice. American 1 assured members that all branches are receiving a regular deep cleaning and sterilization and that the credit union is taking every precaution to make sure that their members and employees remain healthy. Members are encouraged to utilize the many remote help options available to them, including the Ask American 1 and chat features located on the American 1 website, american1cu.org, or secured message feature found in Online Banking and the American 1 Mobile App.…

Over the weekend, Henry Ford Allegiance Health began COVID-19 screening at a curbside screening station at One Jackson Square.  In an effort to provide COVID-19 screening to community members in a way that follows appropriate social distancing recommendations, Henry Ford Allegiance Health opened a drive-through COVID-19 screening station. The station is located on the surface lot of One Jackson Square (100 East Michigan Avenue in downtown Jackson) and will allow community members with symptoms to be screened while remaining in their car and limiting exposure to other individuals. On Sunday, a steady stream of vehicles queued up at the surface lot. The Jackson Police Department was on hand to provide any assistance with traffic control or other issues. COVID-19 symptoms include fever, cough and shortness of breath. Risk factors for COVID-19 include international travel within the past 14 days or contact with others already diagnosed with the disease. If you are experiencing symptoms or risk factors, screening may be appropriate. If you do not meet this criteria, please do not use this screening service to help ensure those in greatest need are served in a timely manner. Anyone who does not meet criteria for testing will be directed to exit…

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) announced tonight, March 15,  20 positive cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). This brings the state total of COVID-19 cases to 53.  The cases include: Washtenaw County, three adult males, all with a history of international travel. Detroit, adult female with unknown travel history. Oakland County, adult female with contact with a person with COVID-19. Detroit, adult female with contact with a person with COVID-19. Macomb County, adult female with unknown travel history. Oakland County, male child with contact with a person with COVID-19 Kent County, adult male with unknown travel history and unknown contact history. Oakland County, adult male with unknown travel and contact history. Wayne County, adult male with unknown travel and contact history. Ottawa County, adult female with unknown travel and contact history. St. Clair County, adult female with contact with a person with COVID-19. Macomb County, two adult males with no travel or contact reported. Wayne County, adult male with no travel or contact reported. Oakland County, adult male with international travel history. Oakland County, adult male with no history of travel or contacts. Detroit, adult female with no history of travel or contacts. Kent County, adult…

The Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) encouraged parents tonight to contact their child care provider before bringing their child in for care this week. “Providers are trying to make the best decisions they can based on the information they have received from health and government leaders,” said Larry Horvath, director of the Bureau of Community and Health Services. “We encourage parents and guardians to reach out to their child care providers prior to bringing their child to the care facility.” LARA also encouraged child care providers to contact the parents or guardians of children in their care to inform them if the child care facility will be open or closed. Information around the COVID-19 outbreak is changing rapidly. The latest information is available online at a state website focused on the issue, and at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

FireKeepers Casino Hotel is closing temporarily at 3 AM Monday.  A statement released by Firekeepers Casino Sunday Night: "March 15, 2020 – The primary focus from the leaderhip of the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi and the executive team at FireKeepers Casino Hotel is to protect the health and safety of our guests and Team Members as we face the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Effective March 16, 2020, at 3 a.m., FireKeepers Casino Hotel will close in an effort to control the spread of the virus. We are taking this action as responsible business leaders within the Michigan community and as one of the largest employers in the region. We will continue to monitor and comply with all orders, directives, instructions and/or recommendations made by government agencies and will advise guests once a reopen date has been established. Stay up to date regarding updates to our business status by following us on social media and check in regularly at www.firekeeperscasino.com. During the closure, all scheduled entertainment is postponed. Please check our website for details about specific shows and ticket refunds. Also, during the closure, all marketing events, promotions and offers are canceled. Thank you for being a valued guest of…

Today, Sunday March 15, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-8, which temporarily imposes enhanced restrictions on the excessive pricing of goods, materials, emergency supplies, and consumer food items.  Executive Order 2020-8 states that if a business or individual has acquired any product from a retailer, the business or individual must not resell that product in Michigan at a price that is grossly in excess of the purchase price of the product. Additionally, a business or individual must not offer for sale or sell any product in Michigan at a price that is more than 20 percent higher than what the business or individual offered or charged for that product as of March 9, 2020, unless the business or individual demonstrates that the price increase is attributable to an increase in the cost of bringing the product to market.  These enhanced restrictions go into effect on March 16, 2020 at 9:00am, and will remain in place until April 13, 2020 at 11:59pm.    “We will continue to take every measure we can to mitigate the spread of coronavirus and protect Michigan families,” said Governor Whitmer. “In these challenging times, we need to come together as Michiganders. This order will help protect consumers from price gouging. Additionally, I'm working jointly…

In a company statement, Consumers Energy announces it will suspend shutoffs for non-pay for low-income and senior customers. Consumers Energy:  “Consumers Energy is committed to the health and safety of our co-workers, customers and communities. The COVID-19 virus has created unprecedented circumstances around the world, and we have a responsibility to help slow the spread of this illness. "Recognizing that many of our customers are in a position where they are unable to work, we are suspending shutoffs for non-pay for low-income and senior customers beginning March 16, 2020 through April 5, 2020. These time frames could be adjusted depending on the spread and severity of the virus. "Senior citizens and qualified low-income customers already enrolled in our Winter Protection Program have already had their end dates extended through May 3, 2020, without any additional actions required on their part. This ensures our most vulnerable customers have the services they need during this state of emergency. All shut-off notices will be withheld to prevent any additional stress for these customers.” Consumers Energy does not expect the coronavirus emergency will impact energy services: “Our safety culture extends beyond our walls to protect the customers we serve. Alongside public health officials, we…

Today (Saturday, March 14) Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-7 clarifying the restrictions on entry into care facilities and juvenile justice facilities she issued in Executive Order 2020-6, signed on March 13. Under Executive Order 2020-7, effective immediately, all health care facilities, residential care facilities, congregate care facilities, and juvenile justice facilities must prohibit any visitors that are not necessary for the provision of medical care, the support of activities of daily living, or the exercise of power of attorney or court-appointed guardianship for an individual under the facility’s care; are not a parent, foster parent, or guardian of an individual 21 years old or younger who is under the facility’s care; are not visiting an individual under the facility’s care that is in serious or critical condition or in hospice care; and are not visiting under exigent circumstances or for the purpose of performing official governmental functions. Additionally, beginning as soon as possible but no later than Monday, March 16 at 9:00am, these facilities must assess for COVID-19 symptoms and risk factors all individuals not under their care who are seeking entry into their facilities. The facilities must deny entry to any individual with these symptoms or risk…