Debbie's Blog
Coronavirus Update: May 24
Washington,
May 24, 2020
Here is an update for May 24th.
Thought of the day: “Walk on, walk on with hope in your heart – and you’ll never walk alone.” -Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Carousel Michigan reported an additional 65 deaths Saturday tied to COVID-19. The families, friends, and communities that will never be the same without their souls and the 5,158 fatalities statewide. This morning, the cover of the New York Times hit hard. The names and brief impact each of the nearly 100,000 dear Americans we have lost to the virus. It’s Memorial Day weekend, and my heart is just breaking for the deep scars left on our communities, nation, and world.
To all my friends celebrating, EID MUBARAK! My warmest greetings to all those celebrating Eid al-Fitr in the 12th congressional district and around the globe. This year, Eid is an opportunity to reflect on the Last 30 days of Ramadan, and a time to virtually gather and celebrate with loved ones. In the Congress, I led a resolution recognizing the Eid al-Fitr and recognizing the important role of Muslim Americans. God willing, I look forward to joining you in person next year for the holy month of Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr! Today, if you are experiencing symptoms, there will be pop-up COVID-19 testing from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm at Ypsilanti Township Civic Center – 7200 S Huron River Drive, Ypsilanti MI 48197. No appointments, insurance, or prescription needed for these pop-up testing locations. But please bring your insurance card if you have one. Anyone with symptoms can get tested. *Symptoms include: fever higher than 100 degrees F, cough, shortness of breath, severe tiredness/fatigue, sore throat, muscle aches, diarrhea, loss of taste or smell, runny nose/congestion, or decreased appetite. Thank you Washtenaw County, St. Joseph Mercy Health System, Michigan Medicine, and community partners for hosting this testing in our communities. 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. |
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