Michigan lawmakers propose 4 a.m. closing time to help bars impacted by COVID-19 pandemic
Michigan lawmakers have proposed allowing bars to stay open until 4 a.m. to make up for losses endured during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Michigan reports 1,659 COVID-19 cases, 8 deaths Saturday, 2.8M vaccinations
On Saturday, March 13, 2021, the state of Michigan reported 1,659 cases of COVID-19 and 38 deaths linked to the virus. The deaths announced today include 30 deaths identified during a Vital Records review.
Coronavirus numbers continue falling, state keeping close eye on expanding mutation
More than half-a-million Michigan residents are now fully vaccinated from COVID-19.
Michigan announces $52.5M in grants for thousands of small businesses
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that more than $52 million in grants was made available for thousands of small businesses affected by COVID-19 and closures.
Macomb County restaurants band together to sue Michigan over COVID-19 restrictions
Bar and restaurant owners throughout Michigan have seen their hard work evaporate in just 12 months due to closures from the COVID-19 pandemic. Now Macomb County business owners are banding together to sue the state for damages.
Doctor says underlying health conditions likely to blame for vaccine deaths
As more Michiganders get vaccinated against COVID-19, doctors are reassuring patients - it's safe - after recent reports of some people dying within days of getting the shots.
Feb 22 is Supermarket Employee Day after role of essential workers is recognized with pandemic
The Food Industry Association has found a way to honor these workers by proclaiming the first-ever Supermarket Employee Day to be held starting this year and every year moving forward on February 22nd.
Salvation Army's Bed and Bread making nighttime runs as COVID-19 creates space problems
The pandemic won't stop the Salvation Army from its mission of helping people in need - it's just a bit more challenging.
Detroit public schools is phasing back face-to-face learning
Detroit International Academy opened its doors Wednesday to its learning centers as a start for students who need to get back into the classroom.
Macomb County opens vaccination sites for people 60 and older
Macomb County has opened a vaccination site in Sterling Heights to allow thousands more to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
State Republicans want Whitmer investigated for senior facility restrictions, COVID-19 deaths
Former Republican Senator Pete Lucido told the oversight committee Governor Gretchen Whitmer vetoed his bill that would have sent COVID-19 patients to Detroit's TCF Center and two other facilities set up for Covid care instead of nursing homes. He wants answers why Whitmer housed seniors with COVID-19 patients.
23 employees of Detroit Whole Foods have tested positive for COVID-19, city says
Cases of COVID-19 at the Detroit Whole Foods have been reported with 23 employees testing positive of 196 so far, according to the city.
Top Detroit health official calls Whole Foods COVID-19 outbreak outrageous
"This actually raises a lot of concerns about their internal practices," Denise Fair said. "This should not have happened, this was irresponsible behavior and the Health Department took this very seriously."
18-year-old girl loses her father and grandmother to COVID-19 one week apart
Lula died on February 2nd and her son Keith followed nine days later. For 18-year-old Mya Nash, Lula was her grandmother and Keith, her father. "It's been a lot to wrap my head around, I've really tried to figure this out," she said.
Michigan restrictions will loosen in coming days, Whitmer says
With COVID-19 metrics trending in the right direction, the Michigan governor said she would be announcing further loosening of restrictions in the coming days. She would not elaborate on the specifics.
Michigan COVID-19 vaccines: how to get a shot, side effects, and more questions answered
When can I get a COVID vaccine? How do I know if I need to quarantine? How many COVID-19 vaccine doses do I need? There are a lot of questions about the virus and the vaccine. Here are the answers you need.
COVID-19 test rates falling as Michigan prepares for return to in-person learning
The rate of coronavirus tests in Michigan has fallen to almost half of its peak rate in November. That concerns health officials and educators who say more screening is needed to safely open schools.
83% of Michigan school districts now offer in-person learning
A survey of Michigan school districts found February had the largest monthly increase in districts offering face-to-face instruction. Only 15% of districts remain entirely remote.
Gift of Life Michigan says better testing now used since double lung transplant recipient COVID-19 case
He says the donor was tested with a nasal swab rather than getting a specimen from deep in the lungs. Early on in the pandemic, doctors were worried about transmission during deep lung testing since COVID-19 is spread through infected droplets.
Transplanted lungs tainted by coronavirus killed woman, infected surgeon, researchers say
Researchers from the University of Michigan Medical School recently published a report about a woman who died of complications related to COVID-19 three days after receiving a coronavirus-tainted double-lung transplant.