Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Communicable Disease Reporting & COVID-19 Resources for Monroe County Schools

Coronavirus Hotlines
Monroe County COVID-19 General Questions Hotline: (734) 240-7860
Available Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

State of Michigan COVID-19 Hotline: (888) 535-6136
Email COVID19@michigan.gov
Available Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA)
COVID-19 Workplace Hotline: (855) 723-3219 (855-SAFEC19)

COVID-19 testing is not available at the Monroe County Health Department
Please contact your healthcare provider or
call the Monroe County Coronavirus Hotline at (734) 240-7860

For the latest information on COVID-19, please visit:

COVID-19 Quick Links

State of Michigan Executive Order Guidance for Businesses

Monroe County businesses and entities that are open must follow the guidelines set forth in Michigan's COVID-19 orders. Currently effective COVID-19 orders that may be relevant to your business can be found at www.michigan.gov.

Businesses are required to immediately report any positive COVID-19 workers to the local health department. To report a COVID-19 positive worker for a business located in Monroe County, please call 734-240-7832 and leave a message.

For resources and information related to business reopening, please visit:

Employers and employees with questions regarding workplace safety and health may also contact the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) COVID-19 Workplace Hotline:
(855) 723-3219 (855-SAFEC19)

Schedule a MIOSHA Ambassador Visit!
NSF International is teaming up with the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) and the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) to provide free education and one-on-one guidance to help Michigan businesses minimize COVID-19 risks.
You can learn more about this free program and schedule a visit at the NSF International MIOSHA Ambassador Visit website.

November 2020 Monroe County Press Releases
November 13, 2020 - Monroe County Health Department Reports New Surge in COVID-19 Case Count

August 2020 Monroe County Press Releases
August 24, 2020 - Monroe County Health Department to Host Drive-through Testing Event on August 26

June 2020 Monroe County Press Releases
June 5, 2020 - Monroe County Health Department Reports Change in COVID-19 Case Count
June 2, 2020 - Guidance for Reopening Buildings/Places of Business after Prolonged Shutdown or Reduced Operation
June 2, 2020 - Coronavirus Update

May 2020 Monroe County Press Releases
May 26, 2020 - Coronavirus Update
May 19, 2020 - Coronavirus Update
May 12, 2020 - Coronavirus Update
May 6, 2020 - Household Hazardous Waste Collection, Secure Document Shred Day Cancelled
May 5, 2020 - Coronavirus Update

April 2020 Monroe County Press Releases
April 28, 2020 - Coronavirus Update
April 21, 2020 - Coronavirus Update
April 18, 2020 - New Hotline Number for COVID-19 Questions
April 14, 2020 - Monroe County COVID-19 Dashboard
April 14, 2020 - Coronavirus Update
April 13, 2020 - Coronavirus Update
April 11, 2020 - Coronavirus Update
April 10, 2020 - Coronavirus Update
April 9, 2020 - Coronavirus Update
April 8, 2020 - First Local COVID-19 Death
April 8, 2020 - Coronavirus Update
April 7, 2020 - Coronavirus Update
April 6, 2020 - Coronavirus Update
April 5, 2020 - Coronavirus Update
April 4, 2020 - Coronavirus Update
April 3, 2020 - Coronavirus Update
April 2, 2020 - Coronavirus Update
April 1, 2020 - Coronavirus Update

March 2020 Monroe County Press Releases
March 31, 2020 - Coronavirus Update
March 30, 2020 - Coronavirus Update
March 29, 2020 - Coronavirus Update
March 28, 2020 - Coronavirus Update
March 27, 2020 - Coronavirus Update
March 26, 2020 - Coronavirus Update
March 25, 2020 - Coronavirus Update
March 24, 2020 - Coronavirus Update
March 24, 2020 - "Stay Home, Stay Safe" Executive Order
March 23, 2020 - Coronavirus Update
March 22, 2020 - Coronavirus Update
March 21, 2020 - Coronavirus Update
March 20, 2020 - Coronavirus Update
March 20, 2020 - State Hotline Available Weekends
March 19, 2020 - Coronavirus Update
March 18, 2020 - Second Monroe County Case
March 18, 2020 - Coronavirus Update
March 18, 2020 - Limited Public Access to Monroe County Health Department
March 17, 2020 - Coronavirus Update
March 16, 2020 - Monroe County Facilities Restricted Access
March 16, 2020 - Coronavirus Hotline Established
March 15, 2020 - First Monroe County Case
March 14, 2020 - Coronavirus Update
March 13, 2020 - Coronavirus Update
March 11, 2020 - Coronavirus Update

February 2020 Monroe County Press Releases
February 27, 2020 - Coronavirus Update

Full list of COVID-19 orders available at www.michigan.gov

Executive Directives
October 22 - Safeguards to Protect State Workplaces and Employees from COVID-19

LARA Emergency Rule
October 16 - State Agency Remote Hearings

MIOSHA Workplace Safety
October 14 - Emergency Rules

MDHHS Epidemic Orders
November 15 - Gatherings and Face Mask Order
--Infographic
--Social Gathering Guidance
--Social Pods Guidance
October 29 - Temporary Restrictions for Entry into Congregate Care and Juvenile Justice Facilities
October 28 - Testing in Skilled Nursing Facilities, Homes for the Aged, and Adult Foster Care Facilities
October 21 - Requirements for Residential Care Facilities
--Infographic
--Special Cases Grid
--FAQ
October 6 - Reporting of Confirmed and Probable Cases of COVID-19 at Schools