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Michigan's Reopening Schedule Will It Be Safe For Workers?

Many businesses are looking forward to reopening day, and every business is trying to do it safely, but is Michigan ready and safe?

Where Michigan stands in reopening guidelines

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Trump administration list three basic criteria for states or regions to reopen economies in its “Opening Up America Again” guidelines. Here’s where Michigan stands.


Guideline: Decline in 14 days in number of people with flu-like symptoms and 14-day decline in number of people with COVID-19 symptoms.
Michigan: The state does not disclose flu-like symptom data but does publish the percentage of visits to emergency rooms and urgent care facilities in which people complain of coronavirus symptoms. That’s been in decline since late March when it nearly hit 6 percent (it’s just below 1 percent now). Overall the rate has fallen in the last 14 days but it rose slightly (from 0.88 percent to 1.14 percent) on May 10.


Guideline: A 14-day downward trend in infections or 14-day downward trend in percentage of people who test positive for COVID-19.
Michigan: Daily new cases fell to 425 on Saturday from 851 on May 2, but new cases haven’t declined every single day.

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Guideline: Hospitals have capacity to treat everyone, and the state has a “robust program” to treat all health, police and fire-rescue workers for the virus.
Michigan: Overall, 1,256 people are hospitalized with the coronavirus, down from 3,600 in mid-April, and 35 percent of the state’s 20,300 hospital beds are empty. Nearly a third, 32 percent, of the state’s 2,900 intensive-care beds are empty.


Guideline: Robust testing program in place for at-risk healthcare workers, including emerging antibody testing.
Michigan: The state has seen a big increase in testing, topping 14,000 tests a day last week, up from fewer than 5,000 a day for most of April. But it’s unclear what robust means and whether Michigan meets that guideline.

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How Does The Michigan Coronavirus Spread?

  • -The virus is thought to spread from person to person.
  • -Between people who are in close contact with one another (shaking hands, hugging, etc.)
  • -Via respiratory droplets from an infected person who coughs or sneezes
  • -Respiratory droplets from coughing or sneezing that land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby or possibly inhaled into the lungs
  • -Contacting a contaminated surface and then rubbing your eyes, nose or mouth

The worldwide Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak has people in a rush to protect themselves, their homes and businesses from potential contamination. The effects of this type of biohazard situation can last up to a week and the continued spread of the disease has led to a growing number of fatalities in the US. Michigan Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other serious communicable diseases have heightened the need for remediation and decontamination of common interior surfaces and the safe disposal of infected materials. Strength H2O Industrial Solutions is an industry leader in infectious disease and biohazard remediation, including Michigan coronavirus disinfection, and delivers the highest professional standards possible. We are dedicated to providing rapid emergency response 24/7 throughout Michigan so you can have peace of mind in the event of an outbreak know they cleaned over 18 million SQFT so far!

How Can I Protect My Business & Staff From The Michigan Coronavirus?

  • There are currently no vaccines to prevent coronavirus disease in 2019 (COVID-19). Using everyday prevention actions in your office can help prevent the spread of the disease.
  • Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces
  • Stay home when you are sick
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth
  • Cover your cough and sneeze with a tissue, discarding the tissue immediately in the trash
  • It goes without saying, but when possible, avoid close contact with people who are sick}
  • Wash your hands with soap and water frequently for at least 20 seconds. Cleaning your hands should be done after going to the restroom, before eating, after blowing your nose, sneezing or coughing

Reopening Preparation Cleaning Michigan

As your Michigan business schedules to reopen and return to regular operations, it is important to make sure the necessary precautions are taken. Reentering a facility after coronavirus requires more than basic cleaning or janitorial services, it requires a company with the experience of handling biohazard cleaning and virus outbreaks. Strength H2O Industrial Solutions, in conjunction with our environmental experts have developed comprehensive cleaning protocols for commercial facilities looking to reopen after the coronavirus crisis. All of our cleaning and disinfection services use hospital-grade, EPA registered products to the exact manufacturer specifications including mixing and dwell time. This is crucial in providing the maximum effectiveness of the Michigan coronavirus disinfecting service.

  • Hand cleaning of all horizontal and frequently contacted surfaces such as: door handles, keyboards, desks, seating areas, handrails, copiers and printers, shopping carts, production equipment, touch screens and more. After hand cleaning all frequently contacted surfaces, we will apply an aerosolized disinfection solution to frequently touched porous surfaces such as upholstery, carpet, cubicles, etc. We will then shampoo all entryways, conference rooms, hallways and open area carpet. We also apply an EPA-registered, healthcare-grade disinfectant during this step of the process. Air Movers (high-powered fans) will be left on all cleaned carpet overnight to ensure quick drying. All restrooms within the facility will be disinfected from top to bottom including: walls, floors, toilets, sinks, partitions, counters and all other surfaces within the restrooms.
  • If your facility has large open areas such as those found in warehouses or manufacturing plants, Strength H2O Industrial Solutions can mist an aerosolized EPA-registered, healthcare-grade disinfectant into the atmosphere of the area and on horizontal surfaces. If required, we can also hand clean individual pieces of equipment.
  • Working with renowned environmental scientists and industrial hygienists to engineer our coronavirus cleaning and disinfection processesprovides you with the most comprehensive service available, while avoiding unnecessary costs. Our technicians are trained in biohazard cleanup and certified by the IICRC. In addition, each employee is trained on the proper use of personal protective equipment to not only protect their safety, but also limit the chance of cross-contamination.


Strength H2O Industrial Solutions offers the most comprehensive Coronavirus re-opening cleaning available. We have the experience with biohazard cleanup and even previous coronavirus outbreaks such as SARS and MERS. Reentering your facility is a big step in getting back to normal business operations and requires careful planning and preparation. We are here to help every step of the way!


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