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Find out what’s going on in your community. What’s UP is a texting service for families with children – Get fun health facts, alerts & emergency announcements. To sign up, scan the QR Code below or click on the image to get started. It’s quick & easy!

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CDC’s new COVID-19 Quarantine and Isolation (Q&I) Calculator takes the stress out of figuring when, and for how long, people with COVID-19 and close contacts need to stay home, get tested, and wear a well-fitting mask. Developed in response to requests from partners and the public, the calculator provides important information about what precautions people with COVID-19…

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Michigan food establishments must employ at least one full-time certified food manager who actively manages the food service operations at least 30 hours per week. In order to become a certified food safety manager, a person must attend an accredited program through the American National Standard Institute (ANSI) and successfully pass a proctored exam. A…

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DRINKING WATER WARNING – BOIL YOUR WATER BEFORE USING March 7, 2022 — Due to a water main break and pressure loss of the water system in Adams Township, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) has issued a precautionary boil water advisory for customers that are supplied with municipal drinking water…

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Hancock — Western UP Health Department is offering drive-up COVID testing services at their Hancock office location. Testing is available by appointment weekdays, between 8:30 am – 2:00 pm. Specimens collected at the drive-up site will be processed by the newly constructed Western UP Regional Public Health Laboratory, located within the Health Department’s main office.…

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Health Department Begins Mask Distribution on February 3, 2022 Baraga, Gogebic, Houghton, Keweenaw, and Ontonagon Counties, MI –The Western Upper Peninsula Health Department (WUPHD) has received KN95 masks for community distribution. Community members can pick up a package of 5 masks beginning February 3, 2022 by coming to their local health department office during normal…

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