Closing bars to stop coronavirus spread is backed by science

Authorities are closing honky tonks, bars and other drinking establishments in some parts of the U.S. to stem the surge of COVID-19 infections.

PGA golfers in Rocket Mortgage Classic to wear WHOOP fitness bands that can detect COVID-19

Ahmed says last month he really learned the potential of tracking respiratory rates when 39-year-old pro golfer Nick Watney, who had been wearing a Whoop band for the last year, noticed his respiratory rate (or breaths per minute) jumped from his normal 14 to 18 one morning.

Duggan: Detroit is ‘ready for the next round of reopening’

Duggan said last week, the city identified 10 bars and restaurants that were at risk of having their licenses pulled. Now one or two are at risk of losing it before this upcoming holiday weekend.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer orders indoor bar service closed throughout lower Michigan

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has ordered all bars to close indoor service throughout most of lower Michigan to protect against the spread of COVID-19 to the Upper Peninsula and Traverse City regions.

Michigan Gov. Whitmer extends expiration of driver's licenses, state IDs and registrations

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has signed a bill that extends the expiration of driver's licenses, state ID cards and vehicle registrations to September 30 amid the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announces school plan for fall 2020 with unveiling of Return to School Roadmap

As COVID-19 cases start to climb back up in Michigan, Governor Gretchen Whitmer is releasing the Return to School Roadmap to get students and teachers back in the classroom for the fall semester.

Crafty 9-year-old Oakland Twp girl makes and gifts PPE masks that are a hit

The 9-year-old from Oakland Township overheard her parents talking about a mask shortage at nearby hospitals during this pandemic. Michaela - quickly got to work.

Fifth Avenue bar owner in Royal Oak reacts to possible COVID-19 exposure

We talk with the owner of Fifth Avenue in Royal Oak after health officials say three people who tested positive for COVID-19 were at the bar on June 19.

Data shows shift of COVID-19 age group in Michigan to 20-29

Michigan's chief medical executive Dr. Joneigh Khalduh said experts are seeing a shift in the age demographic for positive COVID-19 cases. As of June, the rate of new cases is increasing in people ages 20-29.

Lansing region moved back to high-risk for spread of COVID-19, Grand Rapids moved to medium-high

The state of Michigan has moved the Lansing region back to Phase 2 in terms of risk and is currently being listed as a 'high risk' while the Grand Rapids region is moved back to Phase 3 as both areas wrestle with an alarmingly growing number of COVID-19 cases.

'Literally hundreds of people present,' a warning from Oakland health officials about COVID-19 exposure
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There were hundreds of people present with little social distancing at a Royal Oak bar on June 19. Oakland County's medical director is warning that many of them could have been exposed to COVID-19 and is urging people to be on the lookout for symptoms.

Schools, local governments mostly insulated from budget cuts in new agreement
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A busy news day is on the way for Tuesday, much of it coming from the state government which announced it had come to an agreement on its budgetary shortfall. Most of the cuts won't be for schools or local governments.