We all need something we can lean on, and if you want it, you can lean on this pandemic resources roundup. We welcome suggested additions in a comment below or on our social media.
Meal distribution Wednesday at Mackenzie Elementary-Middle School in Detroit's Burton-McFarland area. (Photo: Eleanore Catolico, Chalkbeat Detroit)
Meals for students
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This state Department of Education map of places to get a grab-and-go meal for kids out of school is updated twice daily.
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The Detroit Public Schools Community District lists 58 schools that are food pickup sites for any child, enrolled or not. Breakfasts are handed out weekdays from 8-10:30 a.m. and sack lunches are served from 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Lesson sheets also are available.
Detroit restaurant 'carryout zones'
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Curb areas are marked outside nearly 30 restaurants, listed here, for pickup of orders placed online or by phone. The list is expected to grow.
Detroit homework hotline
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(833) 466-3978 between 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and 5-8 p.m. weekdats. Academic resources also are here.
Unemployment claim
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Two-page fact sheet | Toolkit for claimants
Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency phone lines unavailable due to volume | Office lobbies open only by apponitment
Drive-up virus tests
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Available daily at 8 Beaumont Health sites: 6 a.m.-2 a.m. in Dearborn, Royal Oak and Troy; 10 a.m.-10 p.m. in Grosse Pointe, Farmington Hills, Taylor, Trenton and Wayne.
“This limited screening is only for patients who have symptoms consistent with COVID-19. Please try to call ahead to Beaumont’s COVID-19 hotline, (800) 592-4784, or your physician's office before attempting to get screened."
Coronavirus hotlines
► Beaumont Health: (800) 592-4784
► State Health Department: (888) 535-6136 or email questions to COVID19@michigan.gov | Newsletter signup: Michigan.gov/Coronavirus
► Oakland County: (248) 858-1000
► Macomb County: (586) 463-3750
► Wayne County: (734) 287-7870
► Henry Ford Health System: (313) 874-1055
► Detroit Medical Center: (888) DMC-3370
► Ascension St. John Hospital: (833) 978-0649
► Centers for Disease Control: (800) 232-4636 | Protect yourself | Symptoms |
Give blood (Red Cross)
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(800) 733-2767 | Make appointment | Via Amazon Alexa, say "Blood Scheduling Skill"
Advice
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Wash hands often with soap and water. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with a concentration of 60% to 95% ethanol or isopropanol.
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Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.
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Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
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Stay home when you are sick.
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Limit time outside the home even if you're not sick, as you may have the virus and not show symptoms.
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Cough or sneeze into a tissue or your sleeve — not your hands. Trash the tissue.
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Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces; the virus can survive up to 24 hours on cardboard and up to 3 days on stainless steel and plastic.
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Clean and disinfect goods entering the home. Produce can be washed with soap and water or misted with a diluted bleach solution (one teaspoon of bleach per gallon of water).
