Mark Cuban plans financial support program for hourly AAC workers in wake of coronavirus

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban said he’s investigating how he could support hourly workers at the American Airlines Center in the wake of the NBA suspending its season due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Cleaning company vaporizing coronavirus worries for metro Detroit businesses

Enviro-Master Services, a cleaning company in southeast Michigan, offers a special service called the virus vaporizer that kills coronavirus germs through an electrostatic spray.

Princess Cruises will stop all operations for 2 months due to the coronavirus

The cruise line said that due to the unpredictable circumstances evolving from the spread of COVID-19 and in an abundance of caution, the cruise line will voluntarily pause global operations of its 18 ships for 60 days.

Dearborn elementary school closed after staffer was exposed to coronavirus patient

A cleaning crew was in their earlier and will be back tomorrow as they await test results of a staff member who came into close contact with someone who had the coronavirus.

President Trump suspends travel between US and Europe for 30 days

Trump said the restrictions won't apply to the United Kingdom and the U.S. would monitor the situation to determine if travel could be reopened earlier.

Tom Hanks says he and wife Rita Wilson have coronavirus

Actor Tom Hanks announced he and his wife Rita Wilson tested positive for coronavirus on his Instagram Wednesday. 

MSU suspending face-to-face classes amid coronavirus spread in Michigan

Michigan State University has suspended all face-to-face classes after two cases of coronavirus COVID-19 were confirmed in Michigan.

CDC awards $14.5 million to Michigan to fight coronavirus

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention has awarded more than half a billion dollars to states and local jurisdictions in support of coronavirus and Michigan has received $14.5 million.

Michigan Tech suspending face-to-face classes amid coronavirus spread in Michigan

Michigan Technological University has suspended all face-to-face classes from March 16 through at least April 17 after two cases of coronavirus COVID-19 were confirmed in Michigan.

Oakland University suspends all in-person classes through end of semester

Oakland University has followed suit with most other universities in Michigan and suspended in-person classes effective at 5 p.m. on Wednesday.

Trump executive order expected on medical supplies amid virus outbreak

The White House is also considering a host of more aggressive responses to free up additional federal dollars and to address concerns that the administration’s initial response to the pandemic was insufficient.

Detroit cancels St. Patrick's Parade due to coronavirus concerns

The 62nd annual Detroit St. Patrick's Parade will be canceled after organizers consulted with Mayor Mike Duggan and Governor Gretchen Whitmer.

Michigan advises avoiding gatherings of 100 people or more to prevent spread of coronavirus

Governor Gretchen Whitmer said Michigan residents should avoid gatherings of 100 people or more. That includes things like concerts, sporting events, and worship services.