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In the ongoing efforts to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Whitmer, along with Michigan’s Department of Health and Human Services, launched a new volunteer website, which allows trained medical professionals to register to serve fellow Michiganders by assisting hospitals in battling COVID-19.
Residents can also use the site to find out how to help their communities whether it be by giving blood, donating money, or assisting public health officials in tracking infections.
Governor Whitmer said “We’ve seen a tremendous amount of strength and courage of Michiganders during this time of uncertainty, whether it’s from communities donating food, money and resources to those that need it most or businesses using their technology to manufacture personal protective equipment, to bend the curve and slow the spread of COVID-19 in our state, we must all work together as Michiganders. Whether you’re a medical professional looking to volunteer, or someone who can give blood or donate to your local food bank, everyone can help out. We will get through this together.”
A link to the new volunteer page is here.
Later this morning, Governor Whitmer will hold a press conference, to update the state on the latest efforts to combat COVID-19.
We’ll have that for you this afternoon.
