December 30, 2020
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has added new features to the state’s COVID-19 alert app to make it more accessible. The department has released the following:
Today the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget (DTMB) announced the launch of Spanish and Arabic language options for its anonymous exposure notification mobile app, MI COVID Alert.
“It is critical that we continue to recognize and find ways to meet the diverse needs of communities across our state,” said Robert Gordon, director of MDHHS. “MI COVID Alert is an important tool in our continued efforts to bring the numbers of cases, hospitalizations and deaths down. We’re excited that this app update will break down language barriers and ensure access for more Michiganders.”
MI COVID Alert now available in two additional languages
Spanish and Arabic language options are now available for its anonymous exposure notification mobile app, MI COVID Alert.
and last updated 2020-12-30 10:39:45-05
LANSING, Mich. (WSYM) â Wednesday the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget (DTMB) announced Spanish and Arabic language options are now available for its anonymous exposure notification mobile app, MI COVID Alert.
âIt is critical that we continue to recognize and find ways to meet the diverse needs of communities across our state,â said Robert Gordon, director of MDHHS. âMI COVID Alert is an important tool in our continued efforts to bring the numbers of cases, hospitalizations, and deaths down. Weâre excited that this app update will break down language barriers and ensure access for more Michiganders.â
DTMB
Michigan regional unemployment rates edge down in November
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LANSING, Mich. Not seasonally adjusted jobless rates decreased in 14 of Michigan’s 17 major labor market areas between October and November, according to data released today from the Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget.
“The regional unemployment rate reductions in November were often due to fewer persons active in the labor market,” said Wayne Rourke, associate director of the Bureau of Labor Market Information and Strategic Initiatives. “Payroll jobs generally rose in November in retail trade and declined in leisure and hospitality across Michigan metro areas.”
Michigan’s regional jobless rates ranged from 3.4 to 8.9 percent during November. Rate declines were from 0.1 to 1.1 percentage points with a median decrease of 0.6 percentage points. The most pronounced jobless rate cut occurred in the Monroe metropolitan statistical area (MSA). The Detroit MSA an
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) Not seasonally adjusted jobless rates decreased in 14 of Michigan’s 17 major labor market areas between October and November, according to data released today from the Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget.
“The regional unemployment rate reductions in November were often due to fewer persons active in the labor market,” said Wayne Rourke, associate director of the Bureau of Labor Market Information and Strategic Initiatives. “Payroll jobs generally rose in November in retail trade and declined in leisure and hospitality across Michigan metro areas.”
Michigan’s regional jobless rates ranged from 3.4 to 8.9 percent during November. Rate declines were from 0.1 to 1.1 percentage points with a median decrease of 0.6 percentage points. The most pronounced jobless rate cut occurred in the Monroe metropolitan statistical area (MSA).
Associated Press
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) Michigan spent $136.6 million on masks, gloves and other gear during the early months of the coronavirus pandemic, when officials were racing against time and other states to protect medical personnel and other essential workers, an Associated Press analysis found.
The nationwide analysis found that states paid more than $7 billion for personal protective equipment and crucial medical devices such as ventilators and infrared thermometers between early 2020, when COVID-19 first emerged in the U.S., and late spring.
In response to an AP request, the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget provided a list of 69 orders placed between March 21 through May 8. They provide a snapshot of the state’s priorities and choices during a crucial period.