Detroit Sewn producing masks for medical workers

Karen Buscemi of Detroit Sewn, has repurposed her factory to make masks, with a goal of producing 50,000 of them.

Michigan National Guard to aid food banks

Members of the Michigan National Guard have been called in to help four food banks in the state.

Detroit area collision shop crafts shield prototype for Covid-19 nurses

A Riverview collision shop is switching gears amid the coronavirus crisis to help better protect doctors and nurses treating Covid-19 patients.

Ford, GE Healthcare to produce 50,000 ventilators by July 4

Ford announced Monday it will build 50,000 ventilators in the next 100 days to help the U.S. reach its goal of building 100,000 ventilators by July 4.

Almost 500 Detroit police officers quarantined for possible coronavirus

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan said almost 500 police officers in the city are quarantined for coronavirus and 69 have tested positive.

Frequently asked questions about Michigan's 'Stay Home, Stay Safe' order

On March 23rd, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer ordered all residents to stay home except for essential services effective on March 24th. Since then we have fielded hundreds of calls of people asking for help answering their questions.

Oakland County unveils heatmap of COVID-19 cases by zipcode

Oakland County is unveiling a heatmap of COVID-19 cases based on zip code as the county continues to fight the spread of the deadly virus.

How you can volunteer in Michigan amid the Covid-19 crisis

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has opened up a variety of volunteering opportunities in the state amid the coronavirus Covid-19 crisis.

New unemployment filing schedule to help Michiganders apply for benefits

The day or time of day in which a claim is filed will not impact whether a worker receives benefits or their benefit amount. Additionally, claims will be back-dated to reflect the date in which a claimant was laid-off or let go from their job due to COVID-19. The eligibility window to apply has also been increased from 14 to 28 days from the date of their work stoppage.

President Trump approves Michigan's disaster declaration

On Friday he ordered federal assistance to supplement state, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic beginning on January 20, 2020, and continuing.