Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Information

This page contains the most current information about the coronavirus (COVID-19). It will be updated on a regular basis as information changes. 

Date/Time Last Updated: 6/21/2021 6:55 PM 

EMS on AIR Podcast

The OCMCA has partnered with the EMS on AIR podcast in response to the concerns of our local
communities regarding the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The episodes provide context,
direction and guidance to EMS agencies and their personnel regarding the current status of the
virus, what EMS should be prepared for and where to get the most reliable information.

Related links and resources

MDHHS Bureau of EMS and Trauma Preparedness (BETP)

• Visit www.Michigan.gov/emsCOVID for the latest information and details from the MDHHS BETP regarding EMS response to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
• Applicable Documents:
  • MDHHS BETP – PSAP/EMD Scripted Questions and Responder Alerts
  • Updated (Revised 3/11/2020) Guidance on PSAP/EMD Focused Screening for COVID-19 and EMS-Related Communications
  • MDHHS Interim Recommendations for COVID-19
  • Updated (Revised 3/11/2020) Community Mitigation Strategies
  • MDHHS Memorandum COVID-19 EMS Provider Temporary License
  • Updated (Revised 3/25/2020)
  • American Heart Association
  • Interim Guidance on Extensions for AHA Instructor & Provider Cards during COVID-19 Outbreak – Updated (Revised 3/25/20)
  • American Heart Association
  • Interim Guidance on Card Extensions during COVID-19 Outbreak
  • Updated (Revised 4/2/20)

Oakland County Health Division Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Toolkit for First Responders

• The toolkit is available at: https://www.oakgov.com/health/information/covid-19/Pages/ems.aspx

Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS)

• Visit www.Michigan.gov/coronavirus for the latest information and details from the MDHHS for information about the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) for the general public.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

• Visit https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html for the latest information and details from the CDC.

Other organizations and links

• National Ebola Training and Education Center (NETEC):
  https://repository.netecweb.org/exhibits/show/ncov/ncov
• International Association of Firefighters (IAFF): IAFF.org/coronavirus
• American Ambulance Association: https://ambulance.org/