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Congressman Walberg is closely monitoring local, state and national developments related to COVID-19, also known as the Coronavirus. He has attended numerous and frequent briefings with experts from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Institute of Health (NIH), Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and other agencies who are currently coordinating the response effort. He has been working closely with the Governor's Office and state and local health officials.
 
Congressman Walberg is working to ensure public health organizations have every resource they need to aggressively respond to this pandemic. To date, the House has passed five bipartisan legislative responses that the President has signed into law:
  • On March 4, the House passed a bipartisan emergency supplemental package that includes approximately $8 billion in funds designed to aid states and the federal government in the fight against the Coronavirus. It was signed into law on March 6. 
  • On March 14, he voted for the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, bipartisan legislation that provides free Coronavirus testing and targeted paid sick leave for affected workers and caregivers. It was signed into law on March 19.
  • On March 27, the House passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, a $2 trillion emergency relief bill that will provide direct payments to Americans, assistance for small businesses, and support for hospitals and health care professionals. It was signed into law on March 27. Learn more about the specific provisions, and funding disbursements from the CARES Act at walberg.house.gov/cares-act.
  • On April 23, he voted for the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act to replenish emergency relief funds for workers, small businesses, health care providers, and expand COVID-19 testing. It was signed into law on April 24.
  • On June 2, he questioned Governor Whitmer on Michigan’s nursing home policy and federal aid needs.
  • On June 24, he questioned members of the White House Coronavirus Task Force about critical aspects of Michigan’s response to the pandemic including nursing home policy and appropriate steps for schools to take to reopen.
  • On September 29, he signed a petition to discharge H.R. 8265 from the Committee on Rules and bring to a vote on the House floor. The legislation would allow distribution of the remaining $134 billion in current PPP reserves that are now sitting idle after the program’s August 8 expiration.
  • On December 3, he introduced House Resolution 1249, with Rep. Haley Stevens (D-MI) applauding the historic achievement of the prompt COVID-19 vaccine development and calling for COVID-19 vaccine distribution efforts to prioritize frontline workers, nursing home and long-term care residents, individuals with pre-existing conditions, and K-12 educators. 
  • On December 21, the House and Senate passed H.R.133 providing additional targeted relief for families, small businesses, and workers.
  • On February 2, he questioned Michigan’s Chief Medical Executive about the vaccine rollout and MDHHS Director Robert Gordon’s abrupt resignation.
  • On February 23, he questioned Pfizer on increasing production of the vaccine to bring greater balance between supply and demand.
To address specific COVID-19 related questions, the State of Michigan has set up a dedicated website at michigan.gov/coronavirus, email at covid19@michigan.gov, and a statewide hotline that is open 7 days a week from 8 am to 5 pm at 1-888-535-6136. More information from the CDC is also available by visiting coronavirus.gov or by calling 1-800-CDC-INFO.

COVID-19 Vaccine

If you are looking for information about getting a COVID-19 vaccination, please visit your county health department's website, which can be found below:

County Health Departments & Health Care Providers

Branch/Hillsdale
Branch-Hillsdale Community Health Agency
ProMedica
Hillsdale Hospital

Eaton
Eaton Health Department
Sparrow

Jackson
Jackson Health Department
Henry Ford

Lenawee
Lenawee Health Department
ProMedica

Monroe
Monroe Health Department
ProMedica

Washtenaw
Washtenaw Health Department
University of Michigan
St. Joe's

State Vaccine Resources
State Dashboard
Michigan Coronavirus Vaccine Homepage

Veterans Resources
COVID-19 vaccines at VA

Prevention Methods

  • Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
  • Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
  • Stay home when you are sick.
  • Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
  • Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.
  • Practice social distancing.
  • Cover your mouth and nose with a cloth face cover when around others in public settings, especially when other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain.

Avoiding COVID-19 Scams

Unfortunately, there are bad actors looking to take advantage of this pandemic to scam vulnerable citizens. Here are some resources from the Federal Trade Commission about how to avoid common COVID-19 releated scames.
  • Learn how to tell the difference between a real contact tracer and a scammer. Legitimate tracers need health information, not money or personal financial information.
  • Don’t respond to texts, emails or calls about checks from the government. Here’s what you need to know.
  • Ignore offers for vaccinations and home test kits. Scammers are selling products to treat or prevent COVID-19 without proof that they work.
  • Be wary of ads for test kits. Most test kits being advertised have not been approved by the FDA, and aren’t necessarily accurate.
  • Hang up on robocalls. Scammers are using illegal robocalls to pitch everything from low-priced health insurance to work-at-home schemes

Find additional resources at FTC.gov.

Michigan COVID-19 Donations

The State of Michigan is collecting and managing financial, material and in-kind donations to be used to meet the most pressing needs of Michigan residents during the COVID-19 Health Emergency. All donations will be tracked by the Michigan Community Service Commission, the state’s lead agency on volunteerism. The Commission is the lead for volunteerism and donations management during times of disaster. 

Donations can be directed to the Michigan Community Service Commission at COVID19donations@michigan.gov or 517-335-4295. 

The Michigan COVID-19 donations will support the delivery of critical community-based services and interventions that address and mitigate the impacts created by COVID-19.

Michigan COVID-19 Volunteers

The State of Michigan has launched a new volunteer website, www.michigan.gov/fightcovid19, where trained medical professionals can register to serve their fellow Michiganders by assisting hospitals in fighting COVID-19. Other state residents also can use the site to find out how they can help in their local communities, give blood, donate money or needed medical supplies, or assist public health officials in tracking infections. 

County Health Departments