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Here is an update for April 29. 
 
Thought of the day: The last of the human freedoms: to choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one’s own way. —Victor Frankl

Our COVID-19 telephone town hall is tonight at 5:30 pm. Joining me will be Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist to discuss Governor Whitmer’s recent executive orders and steps being taken to keep you safe. We want everyone to know that if you are interested, to be on the call. We are trying to stay accessible so you know what is going on and we answer your questions and concerns. Sign up here to be with us or dial 855-920-0560 at 5:30pm to join. This will ensure you receive a call and are able to join.

Much of time in the last few days has been spent with the manufacturing sector in particular the autos, suppliers and the UAW focused on workers’ health and safety. It is clear that more and more PPE equipment is going to be needed first for hospitals and frontline workers, but all workers as the economy begins to start up. Our country is in the middle of the worst worker safety crisis in recent history. If we are to open the economy any time soon, we must have standards in place that keep workers safe. Congresswoman Tlaib and I are working with House leadership, labor and manufacturers to ensure all future coronavirus legislation puts worker safety first.

Michigan is expanding its COVID-19 testing capacity to give those with mild symptoms access to testing. Start by calling your healthcare provider or contacting a testing site. Testing site numbers and locations can be found here. Testing, testing, testing, is how we will get things back to normal.
 
If you are not experiencing systems and don’t need to be tested, the best thing you can do is stay home. This is real. We’ve seen the number of cases decline but that’s because people are doing a good job staying home. We’re not out of the woods yet but progress is being made and people are doing what’s right.

Team Dingell is here seven days a week and wants to listen and help. It isn’t as smooth as we want on some issues, but we will never stop fighting for you. Call our office at 313-278-2936 or contact us through Facebook or our webpage.
 
New information becomes available every day. Below is a list of resources and information that can be helpful during this time. Please share this information with your family, friends, and colleagues. Remember, stay home, stay safe, save lives.

Coronavirus information

File for unemployment

Small Businesses can apply for low-interest disaster loans

Navigating Social Security Benefits
 
School Based Food Service Interactive Map
 
Food Banks and Kitchens in Michigan's 12th Congressional District
 
Contact numbers for people looking for information are:
• Centers for Disease Control, cdc.gov/coronavirus, 1-800-CDC-INFO (1-800-232-4636).
• Michigan.gov/coronavirus, or 888-535-6136.