Detroit Health Department

Continuing a legacy of public health for the well-being of all Detroiters.

 

CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) UPDATES 

 

For nearly 200 years, the Detroit Health Department (DHD) has provided public health services to residents in partnership with neighborhoods and community stakeholders. Under leadership of Chief Public Health Officer Denise Fair, MPH, FACHE, DHD intends to help build healthy communities where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

Healthy Tips from the Health Department

To best ensure you and your family remain healthy, always practice good hygiene habits:

  • Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands
  • Avoid close contact with people who are sick—and stay home when you are sick!
  • Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue and wash your hands
  • Regularly disinfect commonly used objects and surfaces. 
  • If you or a loved one are feeling overwhelmed with sadness, depression or anxiety due to COVID-19, please call the Wayne County Mental Health Authority's 24/7 Help Line at 800-241-4949. 
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COVID-19 - Coronavirus Updates

Keeping Detroit residents healthy and safe is the number one priority of the Detroit Health Department (DHD). In an effort to protect residents, DHD continues to work with the Michigan Department of Health and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention to actively monitor any potential cases of the COVID-19 Virus. 

The Detroit Health Department is actively preparing for the possibility of local cases and the spread of illness in the City of Detroit. We are working closely with health care providers, community organizations, other first responders, and community members to prepare. We will continue to update this page with the most current information. 

Additional questions can be answered by contacting the Detroit Health Department at 313.876.4000 or [email protected] or by visiting the Center for Disease Control (CDC) website at https://www.cdc.gov/ or michigan.gov/coronavirus. 

COVID-19 information can be found below:

For more on the Coronavirus including prevention and treatment, visit Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

 

 


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