Over 3 million entries have been logged into the MI Symptoms COVID-19 symptom screening tool. The tool is mainly used by employees to maintain compliance with workplace screening rules.
The mobile and desktop app was created by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and the University of Michigan. It is updated as needed to reflect the changing state and CDC guidance. The app is getting around 20,000 entries per day.
Dr. Joneigh Khaldun of MDHHS said, “While vaccination efforts are ongoing, it is important that people get tested if they have been exposed or have symptoms, and to continue to wear masks, socially distance and wash hands frequently.”
Screening is still required by MISOHA. Employers use the app to keep local health departments updated about workplace outbreaks.
Sarah Lyon-Callo, MDHHS state epidemiologist remarked, “Instead of a local health department having to wait for lab tests to come back, the department will have an indication if there is a group of individuals working in a place where symptoms have been reported.”
The MI Symptoms tracker has a map that shows users what symptoms have been tracked in their community.
https://misymptomapp.state.mi.us/
Reporting for WGRT – Jennie McClelland
