MDARD Confirms First Cases of Eastern Equine Encephalitis and West Nile Virus for 2023 in Horses

For immediate release: September 11, 2023Media contacts: Jennifer Holton, 517-284-5724 or Chelsea Lewis-Parisio, 517-331-1151 LANSING, MI—The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is reporting Michigan’s first cases of Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) and West Nile virus (WNV) in domestic animals. EEE was detected in a seven-year-old Standardbred gelding from Mecosta County, and the WNV case

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Potential Increase in Heat Related Illness Emergency Department Visits 8/23/23-8/24/23

The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a heat advisory for southwest and southeast Michigan on Wednesday 8/23 and Thursday 8/24. Some of the southernmost counties like Hillsdale, Branch, and St. Joseph are under an excessive heat watch for the same period. Additionally, EGLE has issued an air quality alert for Ozone for the SW portion of the state on

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Report From City of Dowagiac About Sewage Leak Near Sister Lakes

Report of Discharge (CSO\SSO\RTB)  version 1.14  (Submission #: HPW-N1TC-KCAFC, version 1)  Details  Submission ID HPW-N1TC-KCAFC  Status In Process  Form Input  Report Details  Is this the inital or final discharge report?  Initial  Site/Facility Name:  Sister Lakes Area Util Auth CM  Permit Number (if applicable):  3112a-0889  Sewer Systemor Treatment Facility Owner  Organization Name  City of Dowagiac  Phone

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Confirmed case of Swine Flu in Tuscola County

CARO, Mich., August 3, 2023 – The Tuscola County Health Department (TCHD) has received notification that a TuscolaCounty resident with flu-like symptoms who attended the Tuscola County Fair which took place July 23-29 at thefairgrounds in Caro has tested positive for Influenza A H1N1v, commonly known as swine flu. Tuscola County Swine Flu PRESS RELEASE

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MDHHS, MDARD, EGLE and local health departments provide tips on how to stay safe from Harmful Algal Blooms

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 2, 2023 CONTACT: Chelsea Wuth, 517-241-2112, WuthC@Michigan.gov LANSING, Mich. – Michigan residents living near or visiting bodies of water should be aware of the potential for harmful algal blooms (HABs). The Michigan Departments of Health and Human Services (MDHHS); Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE); and Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) have collaborated with

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Presumptive case of human influenza A(H3) variant (swine flu) infection in Lapeer County Resident

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), Oakland County Health Division (OCHD), and Lapeer County Health Department (LCHD) are investigating the state’s first presumptive case of human influenza A (H3) variant (swine flu) in 2023.  The individual is a Lapeer County resident who was a swine exhibitor at the Oakland County Fair held

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Mosquitos Positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis found in Barry County

July 6, 2023 Michigan residents are urged to take precautions against mosquito bites as mosquitos collected in Barry County on June 30th, 2023 have tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) at the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Bureau of Laboratories. Although no cases have been diagnosed in people or animals, it

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