Whitmer talks one-on-one about Mich. schools, churches and more

FOX 2’s Roop Raj talks one-on-one with Gov. Whitmer about the state of Michigan right now amid the coronavirus crisis.

Gov. Whitmer will announce plans for rest of Michigan school year Thursday

A Rochester High School teacher says his students have lost a lot of year-end traditions but says the closures to stop the spread of coronavirus are necessary. 

Michigan Medicine predicts social distancing could reduce coronavirus cases by 65 percent

Researchers at the University of Michigan say aggressive social distancing can reduce the number of COVID-19 patients in their hospitals by up to 65% when it peaks in early May.

Tracking the growing cases of coronavirus in Michigan

The positive coronavirus cases are increasing in Michigan- due in large part to expanded testing and increased awareness of symptoms. 

TCF Center to be converted to makeshift hospital in 9 days

Soon, there won't be enough beds to care for every COVID-19 patient. With an influx of masks, face shields and gowns coming in and out of hospitals, the Army Corps of Engineers is setting up a makeshift hospital with 1,000 beds at the TCF center in Detroit.

A 1,000-bed makeshift hospital is being setup at the TCF center in Detroit. Here's how:
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Soon, there won't be enough beds to care for every COVID-19 patient. With an influx of masks, face shields and gowns coming in and out of hospitals, the Army Corps of Engineers is setting up a makeshift hospital with 1,000 beds at the TCF center in Detroit to cushion the burden on Michigan's health care system.

Whitmer weighs ending the school year early and releasing some inmates from prison amid coronavirus outbreak
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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has some big decisions to make as she weighs whether to end the school year early and if she should release inmates from some prisons to slow the spread of the coronavirus.

Ford delays reopening of North American plants

Ford won't reopen plants by scheduled April dates as coronavirus outbreak continues

Detroit working to get every resident tested for COVID-19

The city is calling on clinics, physicians, and transportation companies to pitch in to help any Detroit resident get tested if they need it.

Some road construction workers wonder if their job is essential during pandemic

On Friday the Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation Association representing contract workers used by MDOT and others, sent a letter to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. 

Macomb man with COVID-19 says Hydroxychloroquine, Azithromycin saved him

Jim Santilli says the experimental drugs Hydroxychloroquine and Azithromycin brought him back from the brink.  The 38-year old was prescribed the drugs a little more than a week ago at Henry Ford Macomb where he was hospitalized for COVID-19.

COVID-19 truth vs. myths with an expert

Dr. Jennifer Burgess from Henry Ford Hospital spoke with FOX 2 to clear up some COVID-19 myths. 

Detroit EMT worker recovers from COVID-19; partner still hospitalized

"They didn't expect me to make it past the first week," he said, now speaking from the comfort of his own home. "I'm breathing room air on my own. I'm no longer on the ventilator. I'm eating solid foods."

Better Business Bureau says watch for these coronavirus scams

Laura Blankenship from the Better Business Bureau spoke to FOX 2 about the ploys being used during the COVID-19 health crisis.

Spend this time at home giving back by making blankets for children in the hospital, here's how

Fleece and Thank You is a nonprofit that makes blankets for kids in the hospital. Production is behind right now -- you can buy a $25 kit and make one at home with all this extra time.