The Delta variant is spreading and COVID-19 cases are increasing across the country, prompting the CDC to update guidance for fully vaccinated people.
Based on the CDC’s interim public health recommendations for fully vaccinated people, check out the DHD#10 COVID-19 Transmission Tracker Map to see if your county is recommended to mask up indoors, even if fully vaccinated. This map will be updated weekly, or check it out daily on the CDC website.
The current map reflects data from 11/10/21-11/16/21
November 10-16, 2021
Public health as a whole strives to protect and improve the health of families and communities by promoting and supporting healthy lifestyles, conducting research, and through the detection and control of infectious diseases (CDC Foundation.) As your local health department, District Health Department #10 (DHD#10) is dedicated to supporting communities through population-based efforts to achieve better health outcomes and wellbeing for all.
District Health Department #10 is the largest geographic health department in Michigan, serving ten counties including Crawford, Kalkaska, Lake, Manistee, Mason, Mecosta, Missaukee, Newaygo, Oceana, and Wexford.
Thankful November
Posted on Monday November 01, 2021
“When you practice gratefulness, there is a sense of respect toward others” – Dalai Lama What can you be thankful for this November? It can be the littlest things in life that end up bringing us the most joy. November is the perfect month to take some time and reflect on the things you can... Read More
National Diabetes Month 2021
Posted on Monday November 01, 2021
November is National Diabetes Month and this year the experts are focusing on the link between diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Did you know, adults living with diabetes are more likely to develop heart disease and have a greater chance of a heart attack or stroke? Two times more likely, to be exact. Similarly, people with... Read More
Great American Smokeout®
Posted on Monday November 01, 2021
Every year, on the third Thursday of November, smokers across the nation take part in the American Cancer Society’s Great American Smokeout®. Quitting smoking is hard and you don’t have to stop smoking in one day, simply start with day one. This year, challenge yourself, or encourage someone you know, to use the day, November... Read More
Open Enrollment 2022
Posted on Monday November 01, 2021
The open enrollment window for the Health Insurance Marketplace runs from November 1, 2021 through January 15, 2022 for the 2020 coverage year. Those with current plans are encouraged to review plan details and costs to ensure that the existing plan is the best option. Open enrollment is the only time to enroll in or... Read More
Make Handwashing a Healthy Habit
Posted on Wednesday September 29, 2021
If there was a way to help prevent illness wouldn’t you want to know about it? Well, there is! One of the best ways to prevent illness is simply by washing your hands! In just five simple steps, you can reduce the spread of diarrheal and respiratory illness so you can stay healthy. WET – wet... Read More