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Visit our website and social media channels for more updates as they become available.
The Health Department will be closed on Fri, 12/31 and will reopen on Mon, 1/3. Have a safe and happy New Year!
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On 12/30, 641 cases of COVID-19 were reported in Washtenaw County. This is the highest 24-hour case count we’ve ever had (by far).
We’re seeing the impact of the Omicron variant and we should all be layering up prevention strategies:
 Wear a well-fitting mask with multiple layers in indoor public spaces.
Get vaccinated if you haven’t and get your booster if you’re eligible.
Limit gatherings and stay away from others if sick.
In response to rising flu and COVID cases, the state health department (MDHHS) issued a public health advisory emphasizing the importance of wearing masks in public. Public establishments should implement masking policies and encourage compliance. People who are not fully vaccinated or who are immunocompromised should avoid large crowds or gatherings. This MDHHS advisory will remain in effect until further notice.
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COVID-19 vaccines are our best tool against the Omicron variant!
- If you're eligible for a booster, get it now. It's becoming clear that immunity can wane after getting vaccinated, so boosters are important! If you're 16+ and got Pfizer or Moderna, you're due for a booster six months after your 2nd dose. If you got J&J, get your booster two months after your initial dose.
- Have some time before you're eligible for a booster? Plan ahead and book your future vaccine appointment now so you're ready to go!
- If you're not vaccinated, get your vaccine ASAP. In October, unvaccinated people had 4.3 times the risk of testing positive and 13.2 times the risk of dying from COVID-19 compared to people who were fully vaccinated. (MDHHS data, source: https://bit.ly/3EebS8F)
Find a vaccine near you at http://vaccines.gov!
Our prevention guidance remains the same with the Omicron variant. Get vaccinated/boosted. Wear a well-fitting mask in indoor public spaces. Follow isolation or quarantine guidance as needed. Limit or keep gatherings small, and test before gathering, if possible. Stay away from others if you have symptoms.
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Updated isolation & quarantine guidance
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We have updated our general quarantine and isolation to align with the CDC’s newest guidance. We’ve included additional WCHD recommendations to further limit spread of COVID-19.
See the full PDF on what to do if you test positive or are exposed here: http://bit.ly/COVIDiq
We're updating our website and existing materials with this newest guidance. Please note we’re working on updating school guidance – this guidance here is for the general public.
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“It’s disappointing but not unexpected because we know that omicron is more transmissible,” said Washtenaw County deputy health officer Ruth Kraut. “We also know that over break, many people get together with friends and family. You have Christmas and then we’ve got New Year’s, and then people are traveling. In some ways that’s kind of a perfect storm.”
Read this full article from today here.
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The Rodriguez family shares why they got their child vaccinated against COVID-19.
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It's not too late to get your flu shot!
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Get vaccinated against both flu and COVID-19 to protect yourself and the people around you from serious illness!
It's critical for everyone 6 months and older to be vaccinated against flu.
 Find a flu shot near you at https://vaccines.gov/find-vaccines/
Find a COVID-19 vaccine near you at http://bit.ly/vaxlocations
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Clinic at Washtenaw County Health Department (555 Towner in Ypsilanti)
- Appointments required for everyone. Open to everyone 5+. Schedule 18+ years old's here and schedule 5-17 year old's here.
- Initial doses and boosters of Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson available.
- At every vaccine clinic, we can provide phone-based interpretation for those who prefer a language other than English. At our 555 Towner walk-in vaccine clinic, we have days where in-person interpretation is available! On Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays we have Spanish interpreters. En cada clínica de vacunación, podemos proporcionar interpretación telefónica para aquellas personas que prefieran un idioma que no sea el inglés. ¡En nuestra clínica de vacunación sin cita previa en 555 Towner, tenemos intérpretes en persona disponibles!. Miércoles, jueves y viernes contamos con intérpretes de español.
We have a pop-up clinic in Milan on Monday 1/3, see details here. We post community pop-up clinics as we hear of them here.
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We do not have any at-home COVID-19 test kits available at this time. For a list of local testing sites, please see our website. |
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Washtenaw County COVID-19 Case Data
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Our newest two-week data snapshot will be updated and available later this afternoon. It will be posted here. |
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See more COVID-19 case data here.
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Washtenaw County COVID-19 Vaccine Data
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See more COVID-19 vaccine data here.
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