COVID-19
COVID-19 Video Update
A Matter of Public Health Podcast
Kent County Health Department Communications Manager and Host Steve Kelso sits down with KCHD Director, Dr. Adam London to discuss the latest numbers in Kent County. Dr. Nirali Bora, KCHD Medical Director joins by phone to talk about Pfizer's announcement that it is seeking approval for a vaccine for kids younger than 5.
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News Releases & Updates
- October 24, 2022 - Kent County Health Department October Newsletter
- September 26, 2022 - Kent County Health Department September Newsletter
- March 23, 2022 - Kent County Health Update
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Older Updates
- February 24, 2022 - Kent County Health Update
- February 17, 2022 - KCHD Statement on Recovery Phase of Pandemic
- January 19, 2022 - COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic in GR this Saturday
- January 12, 2022 - COVID-19 Prevention in Educational Settings within Kent County, Michigan
- December 29, 2021 - Change in Quarantine and Isolation Guidance from CDC
- December 14, 2021 - COVID-19 Vaccination Update
- November 23, 2021 - Kent County urges residents to help slow the spread of COVID-19 | Spanish
- November 22, 2021 - COVID-19 Vaccination Update
- November 8, 2021 - COVID-19 Vaccination Update
- November 3, 2021 - Kent County Health Department offering COVID vaccine for children ages 5 to 11 | Spanish | FAQ Video
- October 27, 2021 - COVID-19 Vaccination Update
- September 27, 2021 - Kent County Health Department to Offer COVID-19 Booster
- September 9, 2021 - Kent County Health Department and Other Community Partners Are Hosting Mobile Vaccine Clinics Throughout September
- September 8, 2021 - Kent County Statement on Pre-K-6 School Mask Public Health Order
- September 2, 2021 - All Kent County Offices and Health Department Clinics Closed in Observance of Labor Day
- September 2, 2021 - Statement from Kent County Health Department Regarding Kent County’s Process in Notification of COVID-19 Exposure
- August 20, 2021 - Kent County Health Department and Ottawa County Department of Public Health Issue Public Health Orders Requiring Mask Use in Pre-K-6 Educational Settings
- August 13, 2021 - Statement from Kent County Health Department Administrative Health Officer, Adam London
- August 9, 2021 - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Classifies Kent County COVID-19 Risk Level as “Substantial”
- May 28, 2021 - COVID-19 Vaccination Update
- May 14, 2021 - COVID-19 Vaccination Update
- May 13, 2021 - Kent County Health Department Opens Up 200 Vaccine Appointments for 12-15-Year-Olds | Spanish
- May 7, 2021 - COVID-19 Vaccination Update
- May 7, 2021 - Joint Press Release Regarding School COVID-19 Quarantine | Spanish
- May 3, 2021 - A Year of Crisis and Community Collaboration: Kent County’s Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic
- May 1, 2021 - COVID-19 Vaccination Update
- April 30, 2021 - Kent County Health Department Changes Guidance on COVID-19 Quarantine Period | Spanish
- April 23, 2021 - COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments Available
- April 16, 2021 - COVID-19 Vaccination Update
- April 9, 2021 - COVID-19 Vaccination Update
- April 2, 2021 - COVID-19 Vaccination Update
- March 30, 2021 - West Michigan Vaccine Clinic to Expand Vaccine Eligibility | Spanish
- March 26, 2021 - COVID-19 Vaccination Update
- March 19, 2021 - Kent County Sees Increase in COVID-19 Positivity Rate | Spanish
- March 12, 2021 - COVID-19 Vaccination Update
- March 5, 2021 - COVID-19 Vaccination Update
- March 3, 2021 - KCHD Statement on Expanding Vaccine Eligibility
- February 26, 2021 - COVID-19 Vaccination Update
- February 24, 2021 - Kent County Health Department Maintains National Accreditation Status through the Public Health Accreditation Board
- February 12, 2021 - Kent County Negotiates New Terms For DeVos Place Vaccine Clinic
- January 22, 2021 - U.K. COVID-19 B.1.1.7 Confirmed in Kent County
- January 22, 2021 - Kent County Spectrum Health and Mercy Health in Collaboration With Vaccinate West Michigan Launch Large-Scale Vaccine Site in Downtown Grand Rapids | Spanish
- January 8, 2021 - Registration for Additional Select Phases of COVID-19 Vaccinations Opens Today
- January 1, 2021 - Kent County Probate Court Urges Public to Prepare for Vaccination of Incapacitated Family Members
- December 7, 2020 - Kent County Health Department Updates Guidance on COVID-19 Quarantine Period
- November 20, 2020 - Kent County Health Department Issues Public Health Warning
- November 19, 2020 New Ad Campaign Calls on Residents to Stay Home for the Holidays | Spanish
- October 30, 2020 - COVID-19 Testing Site will be Closed on Election Day | Spanish
- October 28, 2020 - Kent County Health Department to Launch Digital Survey Tool for COVID-19
- October 5, 2020 - KCHD Statement regarding MI Supreme Court Decision
- October 1, 2020 - COVID-19 Update for October 1, 2020
- September 21, 2020 - Kent County Health Department Reports Drop in COVID-19 Testing | Spanish
- August 24, 2020 - COVID-19 Update for August 24, 2020
- August 12, 2020 - COVID-19 Update for August 12, 2020
- June 25, 2020 - Kent County Health Dept. Announces Free Testing Event and Partnership | Spanish
- June 24, 2020 - COVID-19 Update for June 24, 2020
- June 3, 2020 - COVID-19 Update for June 3, 2020
- June 3, 2020 - Kent County Health Department Expands COVID-19 Testing | Spanish
- May 21, 2020 - COVID-19 Update for May 21, 2020 | Spanish | Vietnamese
- May 2, 2020 - COVID-19 Update for May 2, 2020 | Spanish | Vietnamese
- May 1, 2020 - Mobile Health Screening Application Now Available in Spanish | Spanish
- April 24, 2020 - Community Organizations Come Together to Address COVID-19 Need in Local Homeless Shelters
- April 14, 2020 - COVID-19 Update for April 14 | Spanish | Vietnamese
- April 14, 2020 - Kent County Health Department Launches New Mobile Health Screening Application | Spanish
- April 10, 2020 - COVID-19 Update for April 10 | Spanish | Vietnamese
- April 8, 2020 - COVID-19 Update for April 8 | Spanish | Vietnamese
- April 3, 2020 - Kent County Health Department Using Guiding Light Facility As COVID-19 Isolation Center for Those Experiencing Homelessness | Spanish | Vietnamese
- March 30, 2020 - Coalition Launches Website to Help West Michigan Businesses Through Covid-19 Crisis
- March 26, 2020 - COVID-19 Update for March 26
- March 26, 2020 - Health Department Director Dr. Adam London Issues Additional Public Health Recommendations | Spanish | Vietnamese
- March 23, 2020 - COVID-19 Update for March 23 | Spanish
- March 22, 2020 -
Kent
County Health Officer
Issues Public Health Order for Childcare Facilities
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Vietnamese
Screening and Limitations Placed on Individuals Working At or Visiting Childcare Facilities - March 21, 2020 - Kent County's First Death Linked to COVID-19 Virus Reported | Spanish | Vietnamese
- March 16, 2020 - COVID-19 Update for March 16 | Spanish
- March 16, 2020 - Statement
from Kent County Health Department Director Dr. Adam London
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Regarding current CDC, State of Michigan and Kent County COVID-19 orders and recommendationss -
March 15, 2020 -
Kent
County Health Officer
Issues Emergency Order for Control of Pandemic
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Order reduces occupancy limits by 50% for licensed food service establishments, entertainment venues and fitness centers - March 14, 2020 - COVID-19 Update for March 14
- March 13, 2020 - MDHHS: Update on COVID-19 Resources and Materials
- March 12, 2020 - 3 Residents Tested Presumptive Positive for COVID-19 in Kent County | Spanish
- March 12, 2020 - Update for Community and Faith-Based Organizations on Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
- March 11, 2020 - Update for High-Risk on Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
- March 11, 2020 - Update for Kent County Schools on Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
- March 9, 2020 - Kent County Health Department, Mercy Health, Metro Health - University of Michigan and Spectrum Health Work Together to Prepare for COVID-19
- March 4, 2020 - Update for Kent County healthcare providers on Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
- February 28, 2020 - COVID-19 Updated Guidance from MDHHS