Coronavirus Disease 2019 (covid-19)
What is COVID-19?
COVID-19 is a virus strain that has only spread in people since December 2019.
Health experts are concerned because little is known about this new virus and it
has the potential to cause severe illness, pneumonia, and death.
How does COVID-19 spread?
Health experts are still learning the details about how this new coronavirus
spreads. The virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person:
- Between people who are in close contact (within about 6 feet) with an ill person, and
- Through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes.
- It also may be possible that a person can get COVID-19 by touching a surface or object that has the virus on it, then touching their mouth, nose or eyes.
What are the symptoms of COVID-19?
People who have been diagnosed with COVID-19 have reported symptoms that
may appear in as few as 2 days or as long as 14 days after exposure to the
virus:
- Fever
- Cough
- Difficulty breathing
Helpful LInks
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
On Feb. 3, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) activated the Community Health Emergency Coordination Center, and it has been working diligently with local health departments, health systems and medical providers to make sure appropriate screening and preparations for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) are being made.
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
Stay up-to-date with official news releases about COVID-19. Find hundreds of helpful resources to stay safe and informed.
USA.gov
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
USA.gov
Learn about international travel restrictions, how you can prepare for coronavirus, and what the U.S. government is doing in response to the virus.