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Tag Archives: covid

As COVID Health Emergency Ends, Here’s What DHHS Wants Michiganders to Know

Auburn Hills, Bingham Farms, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Commerce Twp., Farmington/Farmington Hills, Franklin, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMay 12, 2023

To find the most updated information on COVID-19, including vaccines and testing, visit Michigan.gov/Coronavirus.

Free At Home COVID Tests Available to Michigan Residents

Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rose Township, Royal Oak Township, Slide, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherAugust 13, 2022

Residents can request the tests through the end of August. Households will receive one kit containing five tests.

Free At Home COVID Tests Available to Those in Certain Zip Codes

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Birmingham, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lathrup Village, Madison Hts., Novi, Oak Park, Pontiac, Royal Oak, WaterfordBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJuly 6, 2022

Residents are able to request tests once per month in July and August. Households will receive one kit each month containing five tests.

March 11, April 8 – Get Vaccinated at Affirmations

All Stories, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Oak Park, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMarch 10, 2022

Schedule your booster or next dose in a safe and affirming space.

Oakland County Partners to Distribute 800,000 Free KN95 Masks

All Stories, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, Novi, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherFebruary 11, 2022

Oakland County partnered with municipalities and community organizations to distribute masks directly to cities, villages, and townships; community organizations; senior centers; churches, and other sites

Sheriff Bouchard Tests Positive for COVID

All Stories, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Troy, WixomBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJanuary 12, 2022

The Sheriff has tested positive for the highly contagious omicron variant

Oakland County Expands Drive-Through COVID Testing Due to Increased Cases

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Farmington/Farmington Hills, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Highland Twp., Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lathrup Village, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak Township, Troy, Waterford, White Lake TownshipBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJanuary 6, 2022

Unvaccinated persons in Michigan had 4.3 times the risk of testing positive for COVID-19 and 13.2 times the risk of dying from COVID-19 compared to fully vaccinated persons.

Detroit Institute of Arts Selling Art-Themed Face Masks

All Stories, Berkley, Clawson, Ferndale, Hazel ParkBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherAugust 29, 2021

Designs range from the abstract to the painterly and come in a variety of color palettes to compliment your wardrobe.

Oakland County Health Order Requires Masks in Schools and Daycares

All Stories, Berkley, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Oakland Township, Oxford, Pontiac, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, TroyBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherAugust 24, 2021

“This order allows teachers to get back to educating our students and focusing on their success.”

Oakland County Offering $50 Gift Card to Incentivize Vaccinations

All Stories, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Keego Harbor, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Milford, Pleasant Ridge, Royal Oak, Sylvan Lake, Waterford, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJune 23, 2021

Oakland County Health Division is introducing a $50 gift card incentive* to any Oakland County resident receiving their first COVID-19 vaccine from June 24 until July 4.

State Rescinds COVID-Related Health Orders

All Stories, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Commerce Twp., Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Troy, Uncategorized, Walled Lake, WixomBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJune 17, 2021

As of June 16, 2021, Michigan has seen a total of 892,830 confirmed cases and 19,578 confirmed deaths attributable to COVID-19.

Michigan to See Easing of Pandemic-Related Restrictions

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Oxford, Rose Township, Southfield, Troy, Walled Lake, WixomBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMay 21, 2021

As of June 1, capacity limits will lift for outdoor events. Additionally, indoor capacity limits will increase to 50%, allowing indoor social gatherings such as weddings and funerals to move closer to normalcy. 

Free COVID Testing in Royal Oak on Saturdays in May

All Stories, Royal OakBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMay 12, 2021

All are welcome, regardless of residency or insurance status.

New Orders Reduce Face Mask Requirements in Some Situations Starting May 6

All Stories, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Farmington/Farmington Hills, Fenton, Ferndale, Franklin, Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Royal Oak, Southfield, Uncategorized, Walled Lake, WaterfordBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMay 5, 2021

The latest information is available at Michigan.gov/Coronavirus and CDC.gov/Coronavirus. To learn more about the COVID-19 vaccine, visit Michigan.gov/COVIDVaccine.

Restaurant Rescue Plan Funding Available Soon, Registration Opens April 30

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Farmington/Farmington Hills, Fenton, Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherApril 28, 2021

The American Rescue Plan Act established the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) to provide funding to help restaurants and other eligible businesses keep their doors open.

County Adds Large-Scale Vaccine Site in Pontiac, Here’s How to Sign Up

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Farmington/Farmington Hills, Fenton, Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherApril 4, 2021

On Monday, April 5, all Michigan residents 16 years and older will be eligible for COVID-19 vaccine.

Lighted Trail in Waterford Oaks Honors Lives Lost to COIVD-19

All Stories, Pontiac, Uncategorized, WaterfordBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMarch 13, 2021

The Tribute Walk will be open March 13th-14th from 8:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. and March 15th – 21st 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Guests must select a time slot and purchase ticket on Eventbrite.

Restaurant Capacities to Increase, Other Changes Made by Updated State Order

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Holly, Huntington Woods, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, Novi, Oak Park, Orchard Lake, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Southfield, TroyBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMarch 2, 2021

Restaurants and bars may have 50% indoor dining capacity, up to 100 people

Vaccination Efforts Continue in Oakland County

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Huntington Woods, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Madison Hts., MilfordBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMarch 2, 2021

“We now have three vaccines that are effective in preventing serious illness, hospitalization and death,” said Oakland County Medical Director

County Awaiting More Vaccines, Adding Partnering Agencies

All Stories, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clawson, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Oak Park, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Royal OakBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherFebruary 19, 2021

Of the 41,350 doses the state distributed to the Health Division since Dec. 17, 41,323 are in people’s arms.

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