The Health Department of Northwest Michigan is actively involved in responding to this outbreak through calls with the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, maintaining communication with local medical providers to provide up to date information, monitoring all individuals based on risk exposure, and keeping our community informed.
COVID-19 Resources for Businesses
The following resources are meant to provide you with ideas, guidance, and information as you are creating a reopening plan that aligns with the Governor's latest executive order(s). Ultimately, employers must determine their own Response and Preparedness Plan that works with their business procedures and locations to keep their employees and clients safe.If you still have questions, the CDC and MDHHS have also shared resources to help businesses put together a plan, and you can always call our Public Health Information Line at 1-800-386-5959.
State of Michigan Executive Orders and Directives
State of Michigan MI Safe Start Plan
Pharmacy Vaccination Toolkit 3.9.21
Re-Engagement Resources
COVID19 Workplace Toolkit 1.18.2022
Sample Daily Health Screenings
MIOSHA COVID-19 Workplace Safety Guidance
OSHA Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19
PPE Procurement - Michigan Economic Development Corporation
PPE Resources - Michigan Chamber of Commerce
Small Business Association of MI COVID-19 Preparedness & Response Plan (template)
Small Business Association of Michigan resource page (loans/funding, PPE, FMLA, FAQ's, webinars and more)
Signs for the Workplace
Updated Building Mask Sign
We Mask to Protect You, Thank You for Masking to Protect Us sign
Short Distance Goes a Long Way sign
Feeling Sick? sign
Clean Hands Keep You Healthy sign
Hand Washing Fact Sheet sign
Hand Washing Steps sign
Reduce Your Risk sign
Occupancy Limited sign
For more information from our hospital partners, visit:
Munson Healthcare
McLaren Northern Michigan
Schools, Daycare, and Youth Organizations
Resources for Schools and DaycareCommunity and Faith-based Organization
MI SAFE START: Communities of FaithHealthcare Professionals
Information for Healthcare ProfessionalsFood Establishments
MDARD COVID-19 Information for the Food and Agriculture IndustryIf you have questions, please call:
Health Department of Northwest Michigan Public Health Information Line: 1-800-386-5959
(Voicemail Box for COVID-19 questions answered by Public Health Professionals)
MDHHS Hotline: 1-888-535-6136
(Experts answering COVID-19-related questions - Open 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, 7 days a week)
McLaren COVID-19 Hotline: 231-487-5550
(Signs & Symptoms of COVID-19 and opportunity to speak with McLaren team member - Open 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, 7 days a week)
Munson Healthcare COVID-19 Hotline: 231-935-0951
(Signs & Symptoms of COVID-19, Options to speak with a Munson Team Member - Recording available 24/7)
2-1-1 Hotline
(Get connected with needed resources from across our communities - Calls - 24 hours, Text & Chat, 8:00AM - 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday)