Wayne County extends paid furlough for non-essential employees through April 30 due to pandemic

The County began the paid furlough on Monday, March 16. This is the second extension. This social distancing effort was taken to slow the spread of the coronavirus and protect the health and safety of employees and residents.

Good News Only: Want to highlight a hero? Have some positive news you want to share? Send it to FOX 2

This is Good News Only. We're asking for your stories -- Do you know a hero who should be thanked? Is your 75-year-old neighbor sewing masks by hand for the hospitals? Share your positive news stories with us.

COVID-19 crisis increasing the need for foster parents in Michigan

We speak with the director of Bethany Christian Services of Detroit about how the need for foster parents is increasing during the COVID-19 crisis.

TCF Center opens Friday, accepting 25 patients
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The TCF Convention Center turned thousand-bed makeshift hospital will start accepting patients on Friday, taking 25 to start. The center is intended for patients who have been diagnosed with the disease but aren't experiencing extreme symptoms.

Officials say 56 people have recovered from COVID-19 in Michigan

The Department of Health and Human Services announced it will be reporting recovery numbers along with improved statistics Wednesday.

Detroit Fire Captain, married father of 7 dies from COVID-19 complications

Hours before Shanita spoke with FOX 2, her husband, Detroit Fire Capt. Franklin Williams died from cardiac arrest - complications of COVID-19.