CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19)
We are providing the following information as it relates to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) preparedness and response.
For further information and specific questions, we advise you to contact your local health department. A directory of health departments in Michigan can be found by clicking here.
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a respiratory illness that can spread from person to person. The virus that causes COVID-19 is a novel coronavirus that was first identified during an investigation into an outbreak in Wuhan, China.
Patients with COVID-19 have had mild to severe respiratory illness with symptoms of
• fever
• cough
• shortness of breath
There is currently no vaccine to protect against COVID-19. The best way to prevent infection is to take everyday preventive actions, like avoiding close contact with people who are sick and washing your hands often.
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has compiled a robust collection of resources covering a wide range of topics that relate to COVID-19. The links for each resource are below.
Moms, Babies and Pregnancy
For more information on Moms, Babies & Pregnancy please refer to the resources below:
March of Dimes Coronavirus Disease: What You Need to Know about Its Impact on Moms and Babies World Health Organization (WHO) Q&A on COVID-19, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Pregnancy and COVID-19 FAQ
How can pregnant women protect themselves from getting COVID-19? Pregnant women should do the same things as the general public to avoid infection. You can help stop the spread of COVID-19 by taking these actions:
- Cover your cough (using your elbow is a good technique)
- Avoid people who are sick
- Clean your hands often using soap and water or alcohol-based hand sanitizer
You can find additional information on preventing COVID-19 at CDC Prevention for Novel Coronavirus