Volume 020 | September 25, 2020
Public Health Update
Public Health - Muskegon County is dedicated to keeping you informed about what is happening in your community, as well as around the state. As COVID-19 continues to affect us, please be sure to connect with us to stay up-to-date. Visit muskegonhealth.net or facebook.com/PublicHealthMuskegon
Safe and Healthy Halloween
The only scary thing about Halloween should be the costumes! Stay Safe!

The way we celebrate Halloween in Michigan will be different this year due to COVID 19. There are still many ways to celebrate safely.

There are many ideas for enjoying Halloween festivities, including pumpkin carving, costumes, and trick-or-treating. Check out these resources:
Expanded COVID-19 Testing in Muskegon County
Are you seeking a COVID-19 test in Muskegon County? There are new resources available to you

  • Neighborhood Testing Site is now running at Christ Temple Church. Tests can be scheduled online or by calling the COVID-19 Hotline at (888)535-6136 (option 1). Walk-ins will be taken as space allows.

  • Looking for another option? Use the Test Finder website or contact the COVID-19 Hotline at 888-535-6136, press 1.

Facing Flu
The flu vaccine is the best way to protect yourself and your loved ones from getting sick with the flu. Flu vaccines are safe, widely available and are recommended for everyone 6 months of age and older every year, with rare exceptions. Vaccination has shown to have many benefits including reducing the risk and severity of flu illnesses, hospitalizations, and even death.