HB 4171
Appropriations: supplemental; funding to test for avian influenza (H5N1) in hospital settings; provide for. Creates appropriation act.
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Bill overview
This bill allocates $10 million from the state’s general fund to the Department of Health and Human Services for testing hospitals in Michigan for avian influenza, specifically the H5N1 strain. The funds will be used for testing individuals at risk, sequencing and analyzing test results, and sharing data with the public to monitor the virus's spread and inform public health responses. This appropriation is intended to bolster Michigan’s preparedness for potential avian influenza outbreaks.
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Jasper Martus
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