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Recent News About Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
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Michigan authorities say flu cases are down amid COVID-19 pandemic
Since COVID-19 emerged last year, cases of influenza are dramatically lower than they have been in previous years, according to Bridge Michigan.
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Michigan has not been collecting racial demographic data with COVID-19 vaccinations
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer called racial equality a cornerstone of the state’s COVID-19 response, but despite that statement, it seems that there is no collection of data that would ensure racial equality in the distribution of COVID-19 vaccinations, according to Bridge Michigan.
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Recent data suggests indoor dining bans may not be as effective as once thought
A recent study has found that indoor dining bans in Michigan, which have been criticized by some constituents, may not as effective in slowing the spread of the coronavirus as previously thought, according to reporting from Bridge Michigan.
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The state of Michigan can cremate a deceased person if their family isn’t reached
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) wants residents to know that the state has the authority to handle bodily remains if the deceased person’s family cannot be reached in a timely manner.
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Khaldun: A family Thanksgiving this year could mean a dead family member next year
Dr. Joneigh Khaldun, Michigan's chief medical executive, recently insinuated to Michigan residents that visiting family over Thanksgiving could result in their deaths as a result of COVID-19.
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Michigan is unable to verify number of COVID-19 deaths in long-term care facilities
The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on Michigan’s long-term care facilities -- but to exactly what extent has yet to be verified.
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MDHHS's orders could continue even if Whitmer's orders were stripped
Since COVID-19 began, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has issued more than 100 executive orders related to the pandemic, Michigan Capitol Confidential reported.
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MDHHS drops requirement for insurance prior authorization for some opioid addiction treatment medications
Michigan's Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) recently halted the requirements for a doctor to obtain prior authorization with a health insurance carrier before using certain medications to treat opioid use disorder as part of medication-assisted treatment.