Michigan launches program to provide free, at-home COVID-19 tests through schools

November 19th, 20210 LANSING — The state has launched a program to make free at-home COVID-19 tests available to families through schools. On Thursday, Governor Whitmer launched a new pilot program in partnership with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) called "MI Backpack Home Tests" to provide free, at-home COVID-19 antigen...

Whitmer announces next steps for school reopenings in the Fall 

June 17th, 20200 LANSING —Michigan schools may resume in-person learning in phase 4 of the MI Safe Start Plan, with strict safety measures in place, according to Governor Whitmer. Whitmer announced on Wednesday that on June 30, she will release an executive order and a robust document called “Michigan’s Return to School Roadmap” that will...