Updates On Coronavirus (COVID-19)
At Deaf & Hard of Hearing Services we have been advocating for the Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing in pursuit of all of life’s opportunities for 25 years. This is important and necessary work. As announcements are made about Coronavirus (COVID-19), we want to offer this information to the communities we serve. This page will be used to share the most up-to-date information being posted about Coronavirus (COVID-19). See below for several links, videos, and more that share this information.
Thank you to all of these sources that have made this critical information available and accessible.
Updated on February 9, 2022
The Kent County Health Department provided an update with an interpreter on December 16 , 2021, giving important information on COVID-19 for Kent County. For previous updates, visit their Facebook page
Our Hands On Health hosts discussed COVID-19 with Karla Black from the Kent County Health Department. Find these videos and more on our YouTube Channel
Governor Whitmer announced the MiShotToWin campaign on July 1st. You can register to win at mishottowin.com. Previous announcements can be found on the Governor Gretchen Whitmer Facebook Page. Announcements made before October can be found on the Michigan State Police (MSP) Facebook page
Michigan Department of Civil Rights Division on Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing shared a video that explains the Epidemic Orders that will be effective starting June 1, 2021. See this video and others about COVID by visiting their Youtube Channel
We partnered with the Kent County Health Department to provided answers to frequently asked questions about the COVID-19 Vaccine. To see these videos and more, visit KCHD YouTube page
On January 26, 2021, the U of M Family Medicine team held a Deaf Health Talk to discuss the COVID-19 vaccine and some frequently asked questions. More information can be found on their Facebook page
Dr. IV Mirus shows what getting a Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine looks like and gives more information on getting the vaccine. He is an ER resident at the University of Rochester Medical Center
The Daily Moth discussed the COVID-19 Vaccine with Dr. IV Mirus, an ER-resident at the University of Rochester Medical Center
Dr. Michael McKee answers questions about COVID-19 and staying healthy on the University of Michigan Family Medicine Facebook page.
NAD shared a massage about Coronavirus (COVID-19), how to prevent getting sick, and getting information put out in ASL format. Find more information about the virus on their website
DPAN.TV shared an interview with Sean Forbes and Deaf Doctor from University of Michigan, Dr. Michael Mckee MD, MPH with information about Coronavirus (COVID-19), March 13, 2020
Information on the outbreak is changing rapidly, visit the CDC website to find the most recent updates and recommended safety measures on Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Information on the outbreak is changing rapidly, visit the MDHHS website for the most recent updates on Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Michigan
The CDC has released a series of videos about COVID-19 in ASL. These videos discuss the virus and practices to stay healthy
Visit the NDC website to find information and updates on Coronavirus (COVID-19)