A record 311,000 people filed initial unemployment claims in Mich. last week
More than 300,000 new claims for unemployment were made in Michigan last week, with many spending hours either on the phone or online trying to file a claim during this Covid-19 crisis.
More than 300,000 new claims for unemployment were made in Michigan last week, with many spending hours either on the phone or online trying to file a claim during this Covid-19 crisis.
Henry Ford Health to study if malaria drug hydroxychloroquine could prevent COVID-19
Henry Ford Health System is leading a study on whether the drug hydroxychloroquine is effective in preventing COVID-19.
Henry Ford Health System is leading a study on whether the drug hydroxychloroquine is effective in preventing COVID-19.
Schools left to confront remote learning despite lack of students’ technologies
In a perfect world, every Michigan district would do online learning during the Covid-19 crisis. But not every student has access to that technology.
In a perfect world, every Michigan district would do online learning during the Covid-19 crisis. But not every student has access to that technology.
Duggan: Detroit to become first city to conduct instant COVID-19 tests
The mayor's daily updates for Thursday, April 2.
The mayor's daily updates for Thursday, April 2.
Rocket Mortgage, Rock Family of Companies launch wide-scale effort to support Detroit’s COVID-19 fight
Rocket Mortgage and the Rock Family of Companies are using their resources and business connections to help in Detroit's fight against COVID-19.
Rocket Mortgage and the Rock Family of Companies are using their resources and business connections to help in Detroit's fight against COVID-19.
Detroit bus driver dies of Covid-19 weeks after complaining of passenger's cough
A DDOT bus driver who complained on Facebook about a passenger's cough has died nearly two weeks later.
A DDOT bus driver who complained on Facebook about a passenger's cough has died nearly two weeks later.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer unveils school plan due to coronavirus
Schools will not resume for the remainder of this school year, unless gathering restrictions are lifted before then.
Schools will not resume for the remainder of this school year, unless gathering restrictions are lifted before then.
Patient with coroanvirus developed rare nervous disease, Henry Ford doctors say
Doctors with Henry Ford Health Systems have reported the first known case of coronavirus linked to encephalitis in a female patient.
Doctors with Henry Ford Health Systems have reported the first known case of coronavirus linked to encephalitis in a female patient.
Whitmer orders K-12 schools close for rest of year, sets guidelines for remote learning
Whitmer is expected to announce Thursday morning that if kids are not back in class by mid-May, the rest of Michigan's 2019-20 school year will be over.
Whitmer is expected to announce Thursday morning that if kids are not back in class by mid-May, the rest of Michigan's 2019-20 school year will be over.
Whitmer considering summer online learning, early start to next school year
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is planning to announce Thursday that unless kids are back in school by mid-May, the rest of the school year will be canceled. To supplement the missed time for academia, Republicans want there to be some form of online learning over the summer.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is planning to announce Thursday that unless kids are back in school by mid-May, the rest of the school year will be canceled. To supplement the missed time for academia, Republicans want there to be some form of online learning over the summer.
Duggan: Detroit-area employers hiring for 1,100 jobs in essential industries
Detroit-area employers are hiring for 1,100 available positions amid the pandemic.
Detroit-area employers are hiring for 1,100 available positions amid the pandemic.
Athletic trainers at Henry Ford Health System pitch in to help against pandemic
Eyers heads up athletic training at Henry Ford's center for athletic medicine in Detroit. She says those redeployed workers are providing covid-19 health screenings for employees, incoming patients and visitors.
Eyers heads up athletic training at Henry Ford's center for athletic medicine in Detroit. She says those redeployed workers are providing covid-19 health screenings for employees, incoming patients and visitors.
Hundreds of protective masks donated to Oakland County Sheriffs Office
Just hours after requesting masks for the more than 1,400 people in the sheriff office, donations were dropped off.
Just hours after requesting masks for the more than 1,400 people in the sheriff office, donations were dropped off.
Lowe’s closes Harper Woods store after employee dies of Covid-19
Lowe's has closed its store location in Harper Woods, Mich. after an employee died of the coronavirus Covid-19.
Lowe's has closed its store location in Harper Woods, Mich. after an employee died of the coronavirus Covid-19.
Expert reveals new phishing scams being used during coronavirus crisis
So you get an email from the IRS saying they are offering coronavirus tax relief.
So you get an email from the IRS saying they are offering coronavirus tax relief.
Flint mayor starts city-wide curfew to limit pandemic spread
The mayor says curfew hours align with that of supermarkets, restaurants and pharmacies.
The mayor says curfew hours align with that of supermarkets, restaurants and pharmacies.
Find out what vet care is considered essential for our pets
Just like everything else these days amid the coronavirus fueled shelter in place order, vet care is going virtual.
Just like everything else these days amid the coronavirus fueled shelter in place order, vet care is going virtual.
Retired Wayne County sheriff's deputy uses laser cutters to make splash guards
A retired Wayne County sheriff's deputy is answering the call to help in a new way during the coronavirus crisis -- using his laser cutters.
A retired Wayne County sheriff's deputy is answering the call to help in a new way during the coronavirus crisis -- using his laser cutters.
Ford Wayne plant worker dies from COVID-19
The United Auto Worker's Union said that the worker died on Tuesday. The state of Michigan has suffered 337 deaths since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
The United Auto Worker's Union said that the worker died on Tuesday. The state of Michigan has suffered 337 deaths since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan members to get COVID-19 testing, treatment free
The coverage applies to commercial PPO, Medicare Advantage PPO and HMO plans.
The coverage applies to commercial PPO, Medicare Advantage PPO and HMO plans.