Michigan's total number of coronavirus cases has reached 54.
These were the cases announced Sunday, March 15:
-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 male with history of domestic travel.
-Macomb County, adult female with history of domestic travel.
These were the cases announced Sunday, March 14:
-Detroit, adult male with history of domestic travel and contact with someone with a confirmed case.
-Oakland County, adult male with history of domestic travel.
-Oakland County, adult male with unknown travel history.
-Oakland County, adult female with history of contact with someone with a confirmed case.
-Macomb County, adult male with no known travel history and no known contact with someone with a confirmed case.
-Monroe County, adult female with history of domestic travel.
-Wayne County, adult female with unknown travel history and no known contact with someone with a confirmed case.
-Washtenaw County, adult female with history of contact with symptomatic person who had international travel history.
Cases announced March 13
-An adult female from Detroit with unknown travel history.
-An adult male from Washtenaw County with history of international travel.
-An adult female from Wayne County with history of contact with a confirmed case.
-An adult male. No additional information is available on this case at this time. Updated information will be provided as it is available.
-An adult male from Bay County with history domestic travel.
-An adult female from Charlevoix County with history of international travel.
-An adult female from Detroit with history of international travel.
-An adult male from Macomb County with history of international travel.
-Two adult females and an adult male from Oakland County, one with history of international travel two with unknown travel history.
-Two adult females from Wayne County, one with history of domestic and the other with no history of travel.
Cases announced March 12:
-An adult female from Ingham County with history of travel on a cruise.
-Two adult females from Kent County and one adult male, all with history of international travel.
-An adult female from Montcalm with history of international travel.
-Two adult males from Oakland County; one with no travel history and one with domestic travel.
-An adult male from St. Clair County with history of domestic travel.
-One adult female and one adult male from Washtenaw County; one with history of domestic travel and one with history of international travel.
Cases announced March 10:
-One adult female from Oakland County with history of recent international travel
-One adult male from Wayne County with history of recent domestic travel
Here is the breakdown of cases in each county:
-Bay: 1
-Charlevoix: 1
-Detroit: 6
-Ingham: 1
-Kent: 5
-Macomb: 6
-Monroe: 1
-Montcalm: 1
-Oakland: 14
-Ottawa: 1
-St. Clair: 2
-Washtenaw: 7
-Wayne: 8
The Michigan State Police said testing is still underway.
On Monday, the City of Lansing has declared a state of emergency.
Mayor Andy Schor said City Hall, 54-A District Court, City Community Centers and related city facilities will be closed beginning on Tuesday, March 17. The mayor said these closures and cancellations will remain into effect until further notice.
“The safety of our residents, as well as City of Lansing employees, is top priority for me and my administration. Therefore, I have declared a local State of Emergency for the City of Lansing in order to take every protective measure possible and ensure that Lansing is eligible for financial assistance as we move forward addressing the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Mayor Schor. “Now, more than ever, it is imperative that we take care of ourselves, our family, our friends, our neighbors and our co-workers by practicing social distancing and flattening the curve.”
A list of phone numbers for city departments can be found here.
The city said wastewater treatment and Capital Area Recycling and Trash Collection will not be impacted by the closures.
In addition, Lansing Township Supervisor Dion'trae Hayes has declared a state of emergency in Lansing Township. The township said the administration building is closed to non-essential traffic in an effort to protect residents and staff from the coronavirus.
The township said board and committees will still meet, but access to the building will be limited.
“Lansing Township is taking the necessary precautions to protect our residents and staff. COVID-19 is a very serious ailment and we are taking bold steps to help prevent transmission,” said Supervisor Hayes. “In addition to practicing social distancing, we are allowing employees to work remotely and have created staggering shifts for those in the office. All essential services including police, fire, emergency services and water will continue. “
The township said it will resume full operations on Monday, April 6. Staff will be available by phone Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. during that time.
The Lansing Police closed downtown administrative offices, however, police patrol continues.
Eaton County and Delhi Township also declared a local state of emergency on Monday.
Eaton County said the courthouse will be closed beginning March 17, 2020 through April 5, 2020.
“The public health and safety is our number one concern here at Eaton County and in light of the Covid-19 Pandemic, the recent orders by Governor Whitmer and recommendations from our Public Health Officers it is clear that our objective must be to promote social distancing to limit the spread of this virus.” Eaton County Chairperson Terrance Augustine stated. “This change in operations represents our commitment to protecting our residents and employees to the extent possible, while maintaining essential county services.” Augustine continued.
Visit www.eatoncounty.org for more information.
Delhi Township announced the closure of all township buildings and facilities to the public effective March 17 through April 6.
The township said during the closure all non-essential services will be suspended, however, all essential services including fire, emergency and wastewater management will continue operation.
“We are taking all of the necessary steps to ensure the health of our community, including practicing social distancing and increasing efforts to ensure the cleanliness of our offices,” said Tracy Miller, Delhi Township Manager. “Starting Tuesday, essential staff will primarily work remotely, spending little time in the office. If you have questions or concerns during this time, please email TempClosure@delhitownship.com. As usual, residents should call 911 for emergencies.”
The City of East Lansing, who's been under a state of emergency for a few days, released plan of operations for the city, which can be viewed here.
Meridian Township also announced that all township buildings will be closed to the public to reduce the spread of the virus.
The buildings are set to fully reopen on Monday, April 6, according to the township.
The township said restricted emergency access is available at the Public Safety Building and Fire Stations.
“As an organization, we take great pride in offering a high level of service to our residents. It is an honor for us to be a beacon of light during a time of crisis for our over 43,000 residents. Whether it was the 2013 ice storm, or the 2015 windstorm, Meridian Township’s goal is to serve with a smile. This makes the decision to close our offices to the public so difficult, but at this time it is the right decision to protect our team and our visitors,” stated Frank L. Walsh, Meridian Township Manager.
On Monday, March 16 at 3 p.m., the Shiawassee County Health Department will be discussing prevention and preparation for the coronavirus.
The meeting will be held at the Surbeck Building located at 201 N. Shiawassee Street in Corunna.
On Friday, March 13, East Lansing Mayor Ruth Beier declared a local state of emergency.
The City of East Lansing said officials have made the decision to temporarily close all city facilities and cancel all public meetings, events and programs from Monday, March 16 until Sunday, April 5.
On Friday, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer also signed an executive order putting a temporary prohibition on large assemblages and events.
The governor ordered that events and shared-space assemblages of over 250 people be canceled or postponed.
Gov. Whitmer's office said the order ends on Sunday, April 5 at 5 p.m.
The governor 's office said certain assemblages are exempt from this prohibition including "those for the purpose of industrial or manufacturing work, mass transit, or the purchase of groceries or consumer goods.
“This is about protecting the most people we can from the spread of coronavirus,” said Governor Whitmer. “My administration will continue to do everything we can to mitigate the spread and to ensure our children, families, and businesses have the support they need during this time. We are going to get through this, but we must be flexible and take care of each other.”
You can view the executive order by clicking here.
Gov. Whitmer also made the call to close all K-12 schools beginning on Monday, March 16.
The Michigan Supreme Court has issued several recommendations in response to the governors' declaration. The 30th Judicial Court and Ingham County Probate Court will take the following actions to help contain the spread of coronavirus.
Hearings with vulnerable persons may be adjourned upon request from the vulnerable person. The courts will take steps to reduce the volume of people who are required to attend court at any given time.
Jury trials will continue, although those with flu-like symptoms or those recommended to quarantine should call to request a deferral. No documents will be required to obtain an excuse.
Specialty Court programs, such as Truancy Court and the First Step program, have been adjourned until May. The Family Center will be closed as long as local schools remain closed.
Check the Ingham County website for updates.
Several Mid-Michigan facilities have also closed to help slow the spread of the coronavirus including the Hillsdale Hospital, which is closed to visitors until Sunday, March 15, all Lansing community centers, which will be closed until April 5, the City of Jackson has closed Boos Community Center through March 29.
Small businesses in Lansing say they're worried about the impact this virus is going to have.
"Grief, just grief," said Kathy Stevens, the manager of Landscape Development. "It's a huge loss." She spoke with News 10 following the cancellation of the Home and Garden Show.
Local food banks are also fearful that food donations will slow down amidst the coronavirus.
"I don't' know how we are going to do it, I'm really worried," said Our Savior Lutheran Food Bank Sharron Miller.
The City of Lansing announced there will not be a Greater Lansing's Children Break Feed Program in April, however, the city said for the March 21 Mobile Food Pantry, families will be able to get food through a drive-up line.
The Potter Park Zoo is also closed through April 6.
The virus is also impacting law enforcement protocols. The Barry County Sheriff's Office also announced Friday that it will be suspending specific functions, in response to the spread of the coronavirus, "that may create potential health hazards effective immediately."
The office said the functions are:
1. Daily preliminary breath testing (PBT’s).
2. Weekend urine screening.
3. Inmate visits with the public (professional visits allowed).
4. All fingerprinting services.
5. Sex offender registrations.
The office said these restrictions will remain in effect until further notice.
The office said gun registrations can be mailed to the sheriff's office.
The Shiawassee County Sheriff's Office has taken similar measures, suspending all public visits to the jail and limiting prisoner programs. Church services and substance abuse programs are among those gatherings canceled to limit the spread of the virus.
The office also says prisoners being processed into the jail will be screened for COVID-19. Cleaning efforts will be expanded to help prevent new cases of the virus in the sheriff's office.
LPD said these are its guidelines:
-Cleaning and disinfecting of work stations, vehicles, doorknobs, cell phones, light switches and
other touched surfaces
-Offer members of the public exhibiting sneezing and coughing a mask (if available) or maintain a social distance of six feet away
-Officers will have access to personal protective equipment (PPE)
-Reinforce vigilant hand hygiene and avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth
-Request employees to keep current on vaccinations
-Direct employees to stay home when sick
The Lansing Fire Department said it has also created an alternative response for the coronavirus, including working to develop an alternative call response. Their full mitigation plan can be viewed at the right of this article.
Statewide, Captiol tours have also been canceled in an effort to slow the spread of the coronavirus and the Michigan Department of Corrections has suspended all in-person visits with prisoners at state prisons.
The Mackinac Bridge Authority said it has suspended its driver assistance program indefinitely to help slow the spread of the virus. The Mackinac Bridge Authority said the suspension is effective immediately
Several sports events have been canceled including the PGA Tour, March Madness, Big Tournament, MLB and NHL. The NCAA has canceled sports through the remainder of the academic year.
The Masters and the Boston Marathon have also been postponed due to the virus.
On Friday, the MHSAA announced they will be suspending all activities in sponsored sports through April 5. The MHSAA said all activities to be halted include practices, scrimmages, and competitions/games in addition to strength training, conditioning and any other organized sessions and activities in all MHSAA in-season and out-of-season sports.
The Big Ten has also announced that all team activities have been suspended until April 6, 2020, and will be re-evaluated at that time.
President Donald Trump announced he is restricting travel from Europe to the U.S.
The CDC is also recommending that gatherings of 50 people or more be canceled or postponed over the next eight weeks due to the coronavirus pandemic in the U.S.
As numbers for the coronavirus continue to change, there are steps residents can take to prevent the spread of flu and the common cold that will also help prevent coronavirus disease, including:
• Washing your hands with soap and water.
• Avoiding touching your eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands.
• Covering your mouth and nose with a tissue or upper sleeve when coughing or sneezing.
• Avoiding contact with people who are sick.
• Staying home if you are sick and contact your healthcare provider.
COVID-19 symptoms may appear in as few as two days or as long as 14 days after exposure to the virus. They include:
• Fever
• Cough
• Shortness of breath
The state of Michigan has set up a coronavirus hotline, 1-888-535-6136, for those who have questions about the virus. The hotline is open seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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