COVID-19 Call Center
Are you an individual who suspects you have COVID-19 or a healthcare provider who may have a COVID-19 positive patient? Call the Detroit Health Department (313) 876-4000, to receive guidance on next steps. The call center is operational 24 hours a day.
Latest news from the State of Michigan in response to the COVID-19 virus.
Areas in red have a higher density of COVID-19 cases, areas in green have cases but not as dense.
Disclaimer: This is a rapidly evolving situation. The City of Detroit case count might vary slightly from that of MDHHS depending on the exact time of day data was downloaded
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COVID-19 Update 04/07
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COVID-19 Update 04/06
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COVID-19 Update 04/03
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COVID-19 Update 04/02
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COVID-19 Update 04/01
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COVID-19 Update 03/31
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COVID-19 Update 03/30
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COVID-19 Update 03/27
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Free Meals at Rec Centers
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Restaurant Carryout Zone Program
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Schools offering free meals
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COVID-19 Update 03/25
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Stay Home, Stay Safe Press Conference 03/23
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COVID-19 March 16th
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COVID-19 March 17th
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COVID-19 March 12th
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COVID-19 March 13th
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COVID-19 Related Videos
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Frequently asked questions about COVID-19
Guidance for Healthcare Providers regarding COVID-19 preparedness
Governor Whitmer Executive Order 2020-9 regarding restrictions on places of public accommodation
Guidance for shelters regarding preparedness for COVID-19
COVID-19 Reccomendations (Spanish)
Guidance for Community Leaders regarding COVID-19 preparedness.
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, and shortness of breath. According to the CDC, it may take 2 to 14 days following exposure to COVID-19 for symptoms to develop.
There is currently no vaccine to protect against COVID-19. The best way to prevent infection is to take everyday preventive actions such as:
There is no specific antiviral treatment for COVID-19. People with COVID-19 can seek medical care to help relieve symptoms.
Seek medical advice – Call ahead before you go to a doctor’s office or emergency room. Tell them about your recent travel and your symptoms.
Avoid contact with others.
Not travel on public transportation while sick.
Yes. Most individuals with the virus will recover at home. As of March 14, 72,000 individuals have recovered from COVID-19.
Health experts are still learning the details regarding how COVID-19 spreads. Transmission most likely occurs through:
The air by coughing and sneezing
Close personal contact
Touching an object/surface with the virus on it and then touching your eyes, nose or mouth
The CDC reports that COVID-19 may survive on various surfaces for hours to days, which is why cleaning all high-touch surfaces is recommended daily.
Older adults, nursing home residents, healthcare professionals, immunocompromised individuals, and people with chronic medical conditions such as diabetes, lung disease or a heart condition.
If you are feeling sick please stay at home and call your primary care doctor or local hospital hotline.
If you have a fever and a cough AND are experiencing any of the following go immediately to the emergency department or call 911 for EMS:
If you have a cough and no fever or are concerned that you may have been exposed to someone who has been diagnosed with COVID-19:
If you have a cough WITHOUT difficulty breathing AND no chronic medical conditions*
For more specific guidance (available in multiple languages) please click here.
Ascension Southeast Michigan Hospitals
Hotline: 833-981-0738
https://healthcare.ascension.org
Ascension Michigan ministries have established COVID-19 triage areas near all emergency departments. This includes: Ascension Macomb-Oakland, Warren Campus, Ascension Macomb-Oakland in Madison Heights, Ascension St. John Hospital, Ascension River District, Ascension Providence Rochester Hospital, Ascension Providence Novi Hospital and Ascension Providence Southfield Hospital.
Beaumont Health
Hotline: 1-800-592-4784
www.beaumont.org/coronavirus
Curbside Screening Sites:
Detroit Medical Center
Hotline: 1-888-DMC-3370
Seven days a week, 5 p.m. – 8 a.m.
Henry Ford Hospital
Hotline: 313-874-1055
Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Screening Site: Henry Ford Allegiance Health, Monday – Sunday, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. Location is on the surface lot of One Jackson Square, 100 E. Michigan Avenue in Jackson. One person, one vehicle being tested. People are required to call 313–874–7500 to schedule an appointment at the screening site. This is only for people who have symptoms of fever, dry cough and shortness of breath.
McLaren Macomb Hospital
www.mclaren.org/coronavirus
Michigan Medicine
https://www.uofmhealth.org/covid-19-update.
St. Joseph Mercy
Hotline: 1-833-247-1258
Helpful information about coronavirus and what to do in the case of exposure.
List of measures city departments are taking to fight the coronavirus epidemic.
List of helpful resources for organization.
Read our latest press releases for the most up-to-date information on what the City is doing to help residents through the COVID-19 outbreak
On Monday March 23, Detroit with Health Officers from the State of Michigan announced a Public Health Order that requires residents to stay home except for essential needs. This starts on March 23.
On March 27, 2020, the Coronavirus Community Care Network (CCCN) will launch its first drive-thru testing site at Joe Dumars Fieldhouse on the corner of Woodward Avenue and E. State Fair Avenue in the City of Detroit.
Need a doctor? Find one through the Coronavirus Community Care Network.