COVID-19 pandemic bringing new job growth, opportunities to Michigan

As the third-quarter unemployment rating in Michigan dropped, thousands of new job opportunities are also being brought on by the pandemic in the state.

American Airlines offering at-home coronavirus testing to all passengers

American Airlines announced that all of its domestic passengers will now have access to an at-home COVID-19 test prior to their departure for $129.

Michigan's restrictions for COVID-19 will remain in place until Dec. 20
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Another 12 days separate Michigan from an easing of restrictions as the state struggles to push down its curve which increased more than four times since September.

Should I wipe down groceries amid the COVID-19 pandemic?

If you're worried about the coronavirus on groceries or other packages, experts say to keep the risk in perspective.

Restaurant owners hit hard by Whitmer's extension of indoor dining ban to slow Covid spike

"Even if we have to change the rules a little bit, we'll reduce hours, or reduce 50 percent (occupancy) to 40 percent," he said. "Forty miles south in Toledo you can do to dinner. They are open, we are not - and it doesn't make sense."

‘He was not surrounded by friends and family’: Kansas man’s obituary slams people who won’t wear masks

“He was born into an America recovering from the Great Depression and about to face World War 2, times of loss and sacrifice difficult for most of us to imagine,” the obituary said. “He died in a world where many of his fellow Americans refuse to wear a piece of cloth on their face to protect one another.”

Hundreds ill, 1 dead due to mystery illness in India

At least one person has died and 200 others have been hospitalized due to an unidentified illness in the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.

Michigan Gov. Whitmer says not to gather with others this Christmas

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says no matter what progress happens in the partial shutdown, people should virtually celebrate Christmas with others,

Michigan couple married for nearly 30 years died of COVID just days apart

A couple from Duran, Mich., who dedicated their lives volunteering and were married for nearly 30 years, died of COVID-19 just days apart.

Michigan leaders explain what it will take to lift COVID-19 restrictions

The director of the MDHHS Robert Gordon speaks at the COVID-19 press conference about the metrics the department is looking at for determining when to lift certain restrictions.

Michigan focused on reopening high schools, not resuming sports

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer said that getting high school students back in the classroom is the priority over getting them back on the field.