Thousands of Michiganders spending holidays without loved ones lost to COVID-19
Thousands of Michiganders are spending the holidays this year without a loved one who has died in the COVID-19 pandemic.
Oakland Co. giving free Shipt membership to residents over 60
Oakland County is offering a free, one-year membership to Shipt for its residents over the age of 60.
Group reboots to provide free meals to healthcare workers and help local restaurants
The Front Line Appreciation Group of metro Detroit has rebooted amid rising COVID-19 cases and restaurant dining restrictions.
With Thanksgiving nearing, COVID-19 hospitalizations climb in Michigan
The rate of new cases in Michigan is spiking at the same time residents are celebrating Thanksgiving, a dangerous combination in regards to COVID-19 transmission.
Gov. Whitmer, MDHHS reminding Michiganders of COVID-19 safety guidance for Thanksgiving
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) today issued Thanksgiving celebration guidance for vulnerable populations to help ensure their health and safety and prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Detroit mobility company offering free rides to seniors, disabled individuals to get COVID-19 tested
A new Detroit mobility program will drive seniors and people who have disabilities to get tested for COVID-19 for free.
Detroit extends outdoor dining program through April amid COVID-19 restrictions
The City of Detroit has expanded its Open Detroit program, which allows restaurants to take part in outdoor dining amid COVID-19 restrictions.
Michigan reports 8,080 new cases and 103 deaths on Saturday
On Saturday, November 28, 2020, the state of Michigan announced 8,080 new COVID-19 cases and 103 more deaths. The deaths announced today include 70 deaths identified during a Vital Records review.
Relative says her loved one is part of 11-person COVID-19 outbreak in Westland senior home
"They clearly have an outbreak in their home," she said. "They have five residents, six staff."
Judge rejects restraining order request by Michigan restaurant association
A federal judge has ruled against an association of restaurant owners in Michigan who sued to stop health orders from closing indoor dining.
U-M Medicine leaders caution to stay vigilant with COVID-19 precautions as hospital cases surge
The hospital is now strained at 90 percent capacity due to regular care resuming. Positive COVID cases are now at 14 percent. In the summer they were below five percent.
Oakland County joins program to track COVID-19 in sewage
Oakland County is joining a pilot program to test the levels of COVID-19 in solid waste.
Wayne County advises remote learning for all schools until Jan. 15, 2021
The Wayne County Public Health Division released a Public Health Advisory making the strong recommendation that schools in Wayne County - public, non-public, and boarding schools in our jurisdiction - should temporarily shift to a remote learning model through Jan.15, 2021.
Dr. Birx talks Thanksgiving precautions, says threat to seniors 70 and up is enormous
"We have to be crystal clear about what the risk is. I want to be crystal clear, the risk to people over 70 is enormous. It's enormous."
Amid Michigan's second COVID-19 surge, customers resume panic-buying at stores
Customers are panic-buying at Michigan retail and grocery stores, the state said. Both government and industry advocates are urging customers to limit purchases.
Thanksgiving looms large over Michigan as COVID-19's worst phase amplifies
Amid Michigan's worst stage of the coronavirus to date, Thanksgiving now looms as a source of potential exposure that could ripple across the state
Ann Arbor businesses battle to stay afloat as U-M campus empties
Those college kids are heading home, and fans are not flocking to town for football games. Now longtime establishments are looking at uncertain futures.
Michigan reports 7,528 new cases of COVID-19 and 101 more deaths on Saturday
On Saturday, November 21, 2020, the state of Michigan announced 7,528 new COVID-19 cases and 101 more deaths linked to the virus. The deaths announced today include 59 deaths identified during a Vital Records review.