Michigan launched a free, anonymous and personalized online tool that evaluates someone's risks associated with COVID-19.
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CV19 CheckUp in Michigan was designed for those who are considered high risk, including older adults, low-income people, ethnic and racial minorities, and the LGBTQ community, state health officials said Dec. 15, 2020.
Michiganders could fill out the online questionnaire that does not require a name, email address or identifier of any type. State officials said the tool would then analyze the risk using data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization.
Upon completion of the anonymous questionnaire, CV19 CheckUp immediately delivers a personalized report.
The report answers questions such as:
- How likely am I to get COVID-19 or spread it to others?
- If I get COVID-19, how severe would it likely be?
- Where can I find help to ensure my needs are met during the pandemic?
Dr. Alexis Travis, senior deputy director of the Aging and Adult Services Agency, said older Michiganders represent 24% of confirmed COVID-19 cases and 89% confirmed deaths.
“This tool, which we will make available to all Michiganders, helps individuals understand their risk based on their life situation and personal behavior, and offers recommendations to reduce those risks while also connecting people to services if needed,” Travis said.
In addition to the individual's benefit, through CV19 CheckUp, state health officials said governments and health organizations also receive data that helps facilitate developing methods to target populations that are at high risk for COVID-19.