Metro Detroit parks could temporarily close if crowding becomes an issue
Parks in Metro Detroit will practice temporary closures as more security measures are deployed to maintain social distancing during a crowded season.
Parks in Metro Detroit will practice temporary closures as more security measures are deployed to maintain social distancing during a crowded season.
Metro parks bolstering security measures as weather warms up and visitation is expected to increase
In an effort to maintain proper social distancing, metro parks in Southeast Michigan are bolstering their security measures. Officials with the Huron-Clinton Metroparks say they will close individual parks temporarily in order to protect visitors.
In an effort to maintain proper social distancing, metro parks in Southeast Michigan are bolstering their security measures. Officials with the Huron-Clinton Metroparks say they will close individual parks temporarily in order to protect visitors.
Lawn and garden industry hoping to be among the first to reopen amid COVID-19 pandemic
With state's shelter in place order coming to an end in the next 10 days, the Michigan Green house Growers and Garden Centers is preparing with every safety precaution and measure to ensure their workers and customers are protected.
With state's shelter in place order coming to an end in the next 10 days, the Michigan Green house Growers and Garden Centers is preparing with every safety precaution and measure to ensure their workers and customers are protected.
Family says COVID-19 plasma trial may have saved Michigan man's life
A Michigan family credits an experimental plasma treatment from the Mayo Clinic's Convalescent Plasma Program to their loved one's recovery from the coronavirus.
A Michigan family credits an experimental plasma treatment from the Mayo Clinic's Convalescent Plasma Program to their loved one's recovery from the coronavirus.
Commerce Twp neighborhood organizes social distancing flash mob
A neighborhood in Commerce Township, Mich. organized a socially-distanced flash mob amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
A neighborhood in Commerce Township, Mich. organized a socially-distanced flash mob amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Michigan has mortuary response team ready to activate during COVID-19, if needed
In the event of a disaster like a tornado or a plane crash - or a viral pandemic - where the death toll can overwhelm the medical examiner, a team can be activated to help.
In the event of a disaster like a tornado or a plane crash - or a viral pandemic - where the death toll can overwhelm the medical examiner, a team can be activated to help.
Duggan says nearly 30 percent of nursing home patients testing positive in Detroit
The City of Detroit has recently stepped up its COVID-19 testing for nursing home patients.
The City of Detroit has recently stepped up its COVID-19 testing for nursing home patients.
Rochester schools offering childcare for any essential-working family, in or out of district
Rochester Community Schools has transformed its Caring Steps Children's Center into a disaster relief childcare facility.
Rochester Community Schools has transformed its Caring Steps Children's Center into a disaster relief childcare facility.
Oak Park man opens restaurant for squirrels and birds amid coronavirus pandemic
With all other bars and restaurants closed, an Oak Park man set up a restaurant for the wildlife and is live-streaming the morning rush.
With all other bars and restaurants closed, an Oak Park man set up a restaurant for the wildlife and is live-streaming the morning rush.
Several Ford employees take to fostering during work-from-home situation
Several Ford employees are taking advantage of their work-from-home situation and have opened up their homes to a foster dog or cat.
Several Ford employees are taking advantage of their work-from-home situation and have opened up their homes to a foster dog or cat.
Detroit family grieving 5-year-old who died of rare coronavirus complications
The loss of 5-year-old Skylar Herbert to the coronavirus is being felt right now across the City of Detroit.
The loss of 5-year-old Skylar Herbert to the coronavirus is being felt right now across the City of Detroit.
FCA donating 10,000 meals to DRAW for families and seniors
DRAW normally comes to the rescue after a tornado or flood, but now they're helping out with another big storm.
DRAW normally comes to the rescue after a tornado or flood, but now they're helping out with another big storm.
Michigan offering COVID-19 testing for all essential workers, even those without symptoms
Michigan is expanding COVID-19 testing to all essential workers and first responders.
Michigan is expanding COVID-19 testing to all essential workers and first responders.
Duggan: Detroit now offering testing without prescriptions or symptoms
Detroit is now offering drive-thru testing appointments for those without prescriptions or symptoms.
Detroit is now offering drive-thru testing appointments for those without prescriptions or symptoms.
Michigan reports 41 new deaths from COVID-19, fewest since March 29
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says 41 people have died from Coronavirus and 575 more cases have been confirmed.
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says 41 people have died from Coronavirus and 575 more cases have been confirmed.
House GOP releases Michigan roadmap for reopening state
House GOP members have released their roadmap for how the state should approach reopening once the state's shelter-in-place order ends.
House GOP members have released their roadmap for how the state should approach reopening once the state's shelter-in-place order ends.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to take 10% pay cut during COVID-19 pandemic
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer gave an update on the state's COVID-19 response on Monday, April 20, from Lansing as the state's new cases have started to slow down.
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer gave an update on the state's COVID-19 response on Monday, April 20, from Lansing as the state's new cases have started to slow down.
"An extraordinary job," White House task force praises Detroit for COVID-19 response
During a coronavirus task force briefing, Dr. Deborah Birx who leads the team said the residents and Mayor Mike Duggan had done "an extraordinary job" adhering to social distancing guidelines.
During a coronavirus task force briefing, Dr. Deborah Birx who leads the team said the residents and Mayor Mike Duggan had done "an extraordinary job" adhering to social distancing guidelines.
Detroit praised for COVID-19 response by White House health officials
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan and city residents received a few statements of praise from the head of the U.S. Coronavirus Task Force during a recent press conference.
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan and city residents received a few statements of praise from the head of the U.S. Coronavirus Task Force during a recent press conference.
Macomb County expands COVID-19 testing to drive-thru location
Macomb County is expanding its testing capacity to include drive-thru locations around the area.
Macomb County is expanding its testing capacity to include drive-thru locations around the area.