Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Vaccine Information

All Michigan residents age 5 and older may get vaccinated through the Ingham County Health Department. Vaccine prioritization was set by the State of Michigan in accordance with the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP).

ICHD COVID-19 Vaccination Opportunities 
- ICHD COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic, Tuesdays from 9 am - 4:00 pm (Register here).
- Schedule an appointment at one of the Ingham Community Health Centers, call 517-887-4517 (Option #3)
- Schedule an appointment with multiple other COVID-19 vaccine providers in the area. 
- Use Vaccines.gov to find a vaccination location near you.
Bring your COVID-19 vaccination card with you to your appointment. If you have lost or misplaced your card, you will be issued another card at the time of your appointment. 

​To learn more about the COVID-19 vaccine:
- Frequently Asked Questions about the COVID-19 vaccine for adolescents ages 5-11
- Frequently Asked Questions about the COVID-19 vaccine for adolescents ages 12+
- Frequently Asked Questions about the Additional Dose for Immunocompromised Individuals
- Frequently Asked Questions about the Booster Shot
Frequently Asked Questions:
- How does the COVID-19 mRNA vaccine work?
- How were the COVID-19 vaccines developed?
- Who developed the COVID-19 vaccines?
- You're fully vaccinated. Now what?
- Local and state organizations and businesses offering COVID-19 vaccine incentives.

For more information or assistance:
Call: (517) 887-4623 
Email: covidvaccine@ingham.org
Or, visit: https://www.michigan.gov/COVIDVaccine
Is your organization interested in hosting a COVID-19 vaccination event at your organization or for an event? Please fill out this form.

Vaccine Registration Form (should you wish to complete it in advance)

General Fact Sheet (English)  
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What do I do if I have lost or misplaced my COVID-19 vaccination card?
Michiganders ages 18 and older can access their immunization records using the Michigan Immunization Portal. You must create a MILogin account at Michigan.gov/MiImmsportal and upload a valid government issued photo ID such as a driver's license, state ID or passport. There is no cost to access the portal.

Additionally, if you live in Ingham County, you may stop in at the Ingham County Health Department - Immunizations Division, 5303 S. Cedar St, Lansing, 48911 (door #3, 2nd floor) to get your vaccination record. If you live outside of Ingham County, please call the Immunizations Division at 517-887-4316, option #3.

Testing Information

Find a testing site within the state of Michigan. 



Testing at MSU Spartan Stadium
Testing available for students, MSU community members and the general public at Spartan Stadium in Concourse B. Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., with a closure for lunch at 1:00-1:45 p.m. Patients can expect results by 9 a.m. the next morning. 

I am sick or exposed to COVID-19.

With community-wide spread, case investigators at the Ingham County Health Department will prioritize outreach to high-risk cases and settings going forward. If you test positive on a home COVID-19 test kit, you do not need to report this to the health department. ICHD does not investigate positive home tests. Please use the COVID-19 Isolation and Quarantine document below to help determine your isolation or quarantine. If you have questions, please contact your health care provider, call 517-887-4517 or email coronavirus@ingham.org 

Isolation and Quarantine Guidance for Michiganders - Michigan Department of Health and Human Services

If your employer requires a letter releasing you from isolation: Request Isolation Release

Monoclonal Antibody Therapy
 ​If you test positive for COVID-19, you may be eligible for Monoclonal Antibody Therapy, which has been shown to improve symptoms and reduce risk of hospitalizations and death associated with COVID-19. Talk to your healthcare provider right away.
     • More information from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
     • More information from the National Institutes of Health.​

I work for a school and need COVID-19 guidance.

Ingham County COVID-19 School Reporting

Communicable Disease Reporting for Schools, Daycare Centers, and Camps
If you do not have access to the Communicable Disease Reporting system, please email Tamara Jones (TJones@ingham.org) and Shelly Holtz (SHoltz@ingham.org).

Early Care and Child Care Guidance
      • Guidelines for Safe Child Care Operations During COVID-19, Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA)
      • COVID-19 Guidance for Operating Early Care and Education/Child Care Programs, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

K-12 School Guidance

Resources

For Workplaces/Businesses

For Residential Care Facilities

The following links provide guidance for Residential Care Facilities regarding COVID-19 recommendations from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as well as other authoritative entities. 

QUICK LINKS

INFECTION CONTROL

Infection Control Guidelines - Hierarchy of Controls

Isolation/Quarantine/Outbreak

Standard Precautions and Transmission-Based Precautions

Cleaning and Disinfecting Your Facility

Need assistance with infection prevention and control? Learn more and visit the IPRAT site for assistance.

REPORTING AND NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Report all COVID-19 outbreaks and deaths to the Ingham County Health Department's Communicable Disease Division

Reporting Requirements

 COVID-19 Status Facility Poster

 Ingham County Report of COVID-19 Patient Death

 Positive Employee Reporting

 Positive Resident Reporting

TESTING

Long-Term Care COVID-19 Plan see Testing Strategy for current guidance.

Specimen Collection for Point of Care Testing for SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19)

Disinfection Protocol for Point of Care Testing for SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19)

TRAINING / EDUCATION / MIOSHA

Training and Education Resources

N95 Respirators and Respiratory Protection Program

Personal Protective Equipment (COVID-19)

MIOSA/OSHA - Does the standard apply to your facility?

Documentation of Training Form

VACCINATION

 Vaccination

VISITATION

 Visitation Guidelines

Visitor Log

Visitor Screening Tool

OTHER

Definitions of Residential Care Facilities

Long Term Care Data, MDHHS

Return to Work Criteria for Healthcare Personnel, CDC

Updated March 8th, 2022 at 4:15 PM
Updated weekly on Tuesdays

 COVID-19 Local Data Visualization (PDF)



COVID-19 Surveillance 

Positive Cases
(cumulative) 		 Recovered Cases* Deaths
63,329 60,812  718
*Recovered is defined as the number of persons with a confirmed COVID-19 diagnosis who are alive 30 days post-onset (or referral date if onset is not available). Note this change in definition as of June 24. 

COVID-19 Hospitalizations in Ingham County*

Hospitalized
Total 		 Intensive Care Unit Emergency Room Visits
51 6 37
*As of October 30, ICHD will report on all hospitals within Ingham County. Previously, ICHD only reported on hospitalized Ingham County residents.

Questions?

 If you have questions regarding Ingham County emergency orders or other COVID-19 concerns, please email: coronavirus@ingham.org  You may also call with questions/concerns M-F, 8 am-5 pm at (517) 887-4517.

Resources

Health Screening

Printer-Ready Fact Sheets, Flyers and Signage

Basic COVID-19 Fact Sheet
Full Color (English)
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Somali (text only)
Black and White Fact Sheet (English)

COVID-19 Vaccine Fact Sheet

Basic COVID-19 Prevention Flyer
English
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Nepali
Spanish
Swahili

Social Distancing Flyer
English
Arabic
Burmese
French
Nepali
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Social Distancing (Multiple languages)

Differences Between Social Distancing, Self-Monitoring, Quarantine, Isolation
English
Spanish

Hand Washing (Multiple languages)

Slowing the Spread with Masks and Face Coverings (English only)

Flu vs. COVID-19 vs. Common Cold (English only)

Prevention in Apartments (English only)
For Renters
For Landlords/Employees

Tips for People Living in Close Quarters (English only)

Building Health Screening Signage (English only)
Signs 
Signs with crop marks for professional printers 

Workplace Screening Form

Workplace Checklist

COVID-19 Precautions for Protesters (from the NYC Health Department)

Wear a Mask (Multiple languages)

Masks, Social Distancing and Hand Washing Required Sign (Multiple languages)

Audio Files
**Thank you to the Refugee Development Center for assisting us with much of the translation.

Ingham County Emergency Orders


 Emergency Order  Date Status 
 Isolation and Quarantine Order in Educational Settings (Ingham2021-3) 9/2/2021 
Updated 1/19/2022		 Rescinded effective 2/19/2022 at midnight (12 a.m.) 
Mask Requirement for Educational Institutions and Settings (Ingham2021-2)
 9/2/2021 
Updated 11/8/2021		 Rescinded effective 2/19/2022 at midnight (12 a.m.) 
 Outdoor Gathering Size in Areas of East Lansing, MI (Ingham2021-1) 3/4/2021  No longer active 
 Outdoor Gathering Size in Areas of East Lansing, MI (Ingham2020-25) 

 10/28/2020  No longer active 
 Employee Screening (Ingham2020-24)
10/4/2020  No longer active 
 Restaurant Capacity (Ingham2020-23) 10/4/2020   No longer active
 Gatherings and Events (Ingham2020-22)
 *Requirements are in place under statewide order.
  10/4/2020 No longer active 
 Facial Coverings (Ingham2020-21)
*Requirements are in place under statewide order.
 10/4/2020   No longer active
 Emergency Order for Sheltering in Non-Congregate Settings  (Ingham2020-20)  10/1/2020  No longer active 
 Emergency Order for Control of Pandemic (Ingham2020-19) 9/17/2020  No longer active 
 Emergency Order for Control of Pandemic (Ingham2020-18)  9/14/2020  No longer active 
 Emergency Order for Sheltering in Non-Congregate Settings  (Ingham2020-17)  9/4/2020   No longer active
 Reduction of Restaurant Capacity to 50% (Ingham2020-16)   9/4/2020  No longer active  
 City of East Lansing Gathering Limitations (Ingham2020-15) 8/18/2020   No longer active
 Reduction of Restaurant Capacity to 50% (Ingham2020-14) 8/13/2020   No longer active
 Emergency Order for Sheltering in Non-Congregate Settings (Ingham2020-13) 8/11/2020   No longer active
 Reduction of Restaurant Capacity to 50% (Ingham2020-12)
  7/15/2020  No longer active
Emergency Order for Sheltering in Non-Congregate Settings (Ingham2020-11) 
 7/15/2020   No longer active
 Reduction of Restaurant Capacity to 50% (Ingham2020-10)  6/29/2020  No longer active
 Emergency Order for Sheltering in Non-Congregate Settings  (Ingham2020-9)  6/1/2020   No longer active
 Required Screening Measures at Open Businesses and Operations (Ingham2020-8) 
  • ***Screenings are now required under the Governor's executive order 2020-97. Under the "Printer-Ready" tab below, new checklists and signs are available but use of these tools is optional
  • Workplace Checklist
  • Workplace Screening
 5/12/2020   No longer active
 Required Screening Measures at Open Businesses and Operations (Ingham2020-7)

Workplace Checklist
Workplace Screening 
 4/28/2020   No longer active
 Emergency Order for Sheltering in Non-Congregate Settings (Ingham2020-6) 4/28/2020   No longer active
 Required Screening Measures at Open Businesses and Operations (Ingham2020-5) 

Workplace Checklist
Workplace Screening 
 4/12/2020   No longer active
 Emergency Order for Sheltering in Non-Congregate Settings (Ingham2020-4) 4/7/2020   No longer active
 Amended Emergency to Protect the Health of Essential Service Workers (Ingham2020-3) 

Workplace Checklist
Workplace Screening
 3/29/2020   No longer active
 Protect the Health of Essential Service Workers (Ingham2020-2)   3/27/2020  No longer active 
 Reduction of Restaurant Capacity to 50% (Ingham2020-1) 3/15/2020  No longer active 


Press Releases

Coronavirus info at 517-887-4517 or 888-535-6136Follow us on social media (Facebook, Twitter or Instagram) and download our fact sheet in black and white or full color to make sure you are getting accurate and credible information.

A new type of coronavirus has been making people sick. This new (novel) type causes COVID-19. We're still learning about COVID-19 because it is new, but it is not "just another cold." Symptoms range from mild to severe respiratory illness. 

Symptoms include:

  • Fever
  • Cough
  • Shortness of breath

How it spreads:
A person can get COVID-19 from close contact with another person (within roughly 6 feet or 2 meters away) or when a person with COVID-19 coughs or sneezes. It also may be possible to get COVID-19 by touching a surface that has the virus on it then touching your mouth, nose or eyes.

People with COVID-19 are the most likely to pass the virus on to another person when they are at their sickest.

Prevention: Wash hands. Stay home if sick. Clean surfaces. No close contact.

Prevention:

To protect yourself and others, follow everyday preventive actions including:

  • Avoid close contact with people, especially those who are sick.
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands.
  • Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom, blowing your nose, coughing, and before eating. (If soap and water is not available, use hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.)
  • Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects such as door knobs.
  • Stay home if you are sick.
  • People should wear a homemade mask or face covering if they go out in public to places where social distancing is difficult. Please reserve medical masks for health care workers.
  • When the vaccine is available to you, get vaccinated. See When will the vaccine be available to me?

Testing Call your primary care physician, an urgent care facility, or test at the health department through LynxDx

You may also use the testing site finder.

Information from the State of Michigan

Information from the CDC

Health Department