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March 20, 2020
The preceding three examples of events being cancelled or limited show responsible behavior that can help mitigate the effects of the coronavirus.
The Farm News Media team wants to help share your story of how your family and farm operations are being affected by the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic.
March 19, 2020
CDC is working across the Department of Health and Human Services and across the U.S. government in the public health response to COVID-19. Much is unknown about how the virus that causes COVID-19 spreads. Current knowledge is largely based on what is known about similar coronaviruses. Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that are common in humans and many different species of animals, including camels, cattle, cats, and bats. Rarely, animal coronaviruses can infect people and then spread between people, such as with MERS-CoV and SARS-CoV.
As the COVID-19 disease continues to spread, we understand that Michigan’s farmers may have questions and concerns. They want to know what this means for their business operations, workers, and family. We get it. One of the biggest questions our farmers have is whether Property Casualty insurance policies provide coverage for the financial and health losses individuals and businesses are sustaining.
March 16, 2020
The Farm Bureau Family of Companies is continuously monitoring the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) with updates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), Ingham County Health Department, and other local health systems. The safety and well-being of our insureds, members, farmers, employees, and agents is of utmost importance to us.
Michigan Farm Bureau
Contact: Steve Paradiso
Media Relations and Marketing Manager
517-679-5437
Farm Bureau Insurance
Contact: Jennifer Miller
Communications, Public Relations & Advertising Manager
517-679-4725
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