Press Releases
2023 Press Releases
BCHD Hosts Flu and COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic, Shares Guidance on Protecting Against Respiratory Viruses this Season
Prevention and Control of Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease
Prevent Mosquito-Borne Illness: West Nile Virus detected in Bay County
Bay County Health Department Promotes Safe Marijuana Storage
Bay County Health Department Partners with My Community Dental Centers on Kindergarten Round Up Event
Two Rabies-positive Bats Detected in Bay County
BCHD Recommends Caution as Air Quality Index Categorized as Unhealthy
Bay County Health Department Provides Information About the End of the Public Health Emergency Declaration for COVID-19
Bay County Health Department Recognizes World Tuberculosis Day
Bay County Health Department Acknowledges National Groundwater Awareness Week
2022 Press Releases
Bay County Health Department Completes Project to Map and Inventory Septic Systems within the Kawkawlin River Watershed Area
Bay County Health Department Hosts Walk-in Clinic Day for Flu Shots on Oct. 24
Bay County Health Department and Molina Healthcare Collaborate on offering Vaccinations and Health Screenings for Kindergarteners Going Back to School
With Cases Rising Locally, Bay County Health Department Provides Rapid Test Kits
Monkeypox virus (MPV) evaluation, testing, treatment, and vaccination for post-exposure prophylaxis
Bay County Health Department and Department on Aging Provides KN95 Face Masks and Rapid Test Kits
2021 Press Releases
November 3, 2021 - Bay County Health Department Provides Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccine Starting November 5thSeptember 24, 2021 - BAY COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT PROVIDES THIRD DOSE, BOOSTER SHOTS FOR PFIZER BIONTECH STARTING SEPTEMBER 25
August 18, 2021 - Bay County Health Department Provides Updated COVID-19 Prevention Recommendations; Vaccination, Face Masks Highly Recommended.
June 17, 2021 - Bay County Adds Clinic Dates, Reminds Residents of Importance of Vaccination Before July 4th Holiday
May 10, 2021 - Bay County Updates COVID Guidance for Quarantines, Expands Clinic Times to Evenings
April 1, 2021 - COVID-19 Variant P.1 (Brazil) Identified in Bay County, BCHD and MDHHS Warn of Increased Transmission Risks During Spring Break and Easter Holiday
March 26, 2021 - COVID-19 Variant B.1.1.7 Identified in Bay County
March 10, 2021 - Vaccine Clinics Require Appointment
March 5, 2021 - Expansion of Access of COVID-19 Vaccine in Bay County
February 12, 2021 - Confirmation of COVID-19 Vaccine Registration Email
January 27, 2021 - Telephone Registration for the COVID-19 Vaccine in Bay County - 989-308-1828
2020 Press Releases
December 30, 2020 - Inaccurate Information Regarding COVID-19 Vaccination Registration on Facebook
December 23, 2020 - With COVID-19 Cases Decreasing & Vaccines Coming Soon, Bay County Needs to remain Vigilant through the Holiday Season
December 22, 2020 - Bay County Invites Healthcare and other Critical Infrastructure Workers to Register Online to Receive COVID-19 Vaccine
November 24, 2020 - Bay County Health Department Issues Emergency Order – 2020-5: Guidance and Reporting for Covid-19 Positive Workers in Bay County
November 19, 2020 - McLaren and Bay County Health Department Ask Local Residents to Act Immediately with COVID-19 Cases Increasing
November 8, 2020 - Joint Press Release from Bay County Health Department and McLaren Bay Region: COVID-19 Cases Increasing and Unprecedented Rates
November 3, 2020 - Bay County Health Department Provides Tools for Public to Assist in COVID-19 Contract Tracing During Current Surge of Cases
October 2, 2020 - COVID-19 Testing Available at Delta College on Saturday, October 3, 2020
September 10, 2020 - Emergency Order 2020-4 - Guidance for Control of COVID-19 Pandemic
July 2, 2020 - Emergency Order 2020-3 - Guidance and Continued COVID-19 Symptom Monitoring of Workers in Bay County
July 1, 2020 - Great American Man Cave Potential Community Exposure
June 5, 2020 - County Facilities Opening to the Public
May 19, 2020 - ReopenBayCounty Website Launched for the Business Community
April 14, 2020 - Reminder for Daily Health Status Monitoring by All Healthcare Workers
April 11, 2020 - Bay County Reports First COVID-19 Related Fatality
April 9, 2020 - Easter Traditions and Faith Based Services
April 6, 2020 - Infection Risk from Visiting Public Accommodations
April 2, 2020 - Health Office, Joel Strasz, Issues Emergency Order 2020-2 for Control of COVID-19 Pandemic
March 31, 2020 - Health Officer. Joel Strasz, Issues Emergency Order 2020-1 for Control of COVID-19 Pandemic
March 25, 2020 - Third Bay County Individual Tests Positive for Coronavirus
March 24, 2020 - Bay County Courts Updated Local Administrative Order Limiting Public Access
March 23, 2020 - Second Bay County Individual Tests Positive for Coronavirus
March 23, 2020 - Governor Whitmer Signs Stay Home, Stay Safe Executive Order
March 21, 2020 - Guidance Regarding Attendance at Worship Services in Bay County
March 20, 2020 - Rumors Regarding Coronavirus in Bay County
March 19, 2020 - Bay County Courts have Limited Access to the General Public
March 19, 2020 - COVID-19 Testing Criteria and Availability
March 19, 2020 - COVID-19 Symptoms -Fitness for Duty and Return to Work Guidance
March 18, 2020 - Property Tax Foreclosure Extension
March 18, 2020 - Bay County Courts - Local Administrative Order Limiting Public Access
March 18, 2020 - MDHHS Clients Receiving Spam Calls
March 17, 2020 - County Executive Jim Barcia Declares Local State of Emergency for Bay County
March 17, 2020 - Coronavirus Update - Press Conference to Follow 4:00 PM Board of Commissioners Meeting Today
March 16, 2020 - Bay County Facility Closure
March 16, 2020 - Public Access to the Register of Deeds Office due to COVID-19 Virus
March 14, 2020 - COVID-19 Precaution: New Options for Payment to the Bay County Treasurer
March 14, 2020 - COVID-19 Testing - Information for Physicians
March 14, 2020 - Bay County Clinic Operations
March 14, 2020 - Important and Practical information for Bay County Residents
March 13, 2020 - Bay County Community Center and Bay County Civic Arena Closures
March 13, 2020 - Meal Site and Activity Center Closures
March 13, 2020 - Bay County Individual Tests Positive for Coronavirus
March 13, 2020 - Letter to Bay County Food Service Facilities
My Community Dental Center (MCDC) Now Open and Offering Affordable & Quality Dental Care in Bay County
2019 Press Releases
Health Department Warns of 'Spoofing' Phone Scams
Health Department News Release - Filter Distribution in Essexville
Lifting of Closure - S. Linwood and Brissette Beach 6/24/19
Beach Closure - Brissette Beach 6/21/19
Beach Closure - S. Linwood Beach 6/20/19
Lifting of Closure - S. Linwood and Brissette Beach 6/17/19
Lifting of Kawkawlin River Advisory - 6/15/19
Lifting of Closure - S. Linwood Beach 6/13/19
Beach Closures - Brissette and Wenona Beaches - 5/29/19
Hearing and Vision Screening
2018 Press Releases
Bat Found in Bay County Tested Positive for Rabies
Increase in Norovirus Cases
Hearing and Vision Screening
Flu Vaccination Clinics
Bay County Health Department Receives Directors Award
2017 Press Releases
Rise in Flu Cases
Hearing and Vision
Flu Vaccine Clinic Schedule
Hepatitis A News Release
World AIDS Day
2016 Press Releases
Lead Testing in Bay County
Rise in Flu Cases
Community Nursing Award
Household Hazardous Waste
Beach Closure
Hearing and Vision Schedule
Flu Clinic Schedule
2015 Press Releases
University Clinic Opening
Household Hazardous Waste Collection
Heroin/Opiate Overdose Advisory
Hearing and Vision Screenings
Flu Vaccination Clinics
2014 Press Releases
March is National Nutrution Month
County Health Rankings
National Public Health Week
Household Hazardous Waste Collection
Bay County Health Department Begins Mercury Collections
2013 Press Releases
2013 County Health Rankings Now Available
Bay County Health Department Receives Oral Health Mini Grant
2013-2014 Hearing and Vision Screening Program
Avian Influenza (H7N9)>
Fall Flu Vaccination Clinics
Household Hazardous Waste Removal
Linwood Meningitis Case
2012 Press Releases
Patient Notifications Extended to Anyone Who Received ANY Injectable Medication From NECC
Meningitis Information for the Community
6 Confirmed Meningitis Cases in Michigan
West Nile Virus Found in Bay County Mosquitoes
Summer Heat Safety
2012/2013 Hearing and Vision Screening Program
Household Hazardous Waste Collection
Fall Flu Clinic