State program offers free college for qualifying frontline workers amid pandemic
Henry Ford College is taking it a step further, working to give students a chance at a four-year degree while they’re at it.
Henry Ford College is taking it a step further, working to give students a chance at a four-year degree while they’re at it.
Emergency services at ‘breaking point’ amid COVID-19 pandemic, ambulance group warns HHS
Aarron Reinert, president of the AAA, asked in a letter that additional funding be funneled to emergency services to help maintain the basic services emergency personnel provided even before the pandemic.
Aarron Reinert, president of the AAA, asked in a letter that additional funding be funneled to emergency services to help maintain the basic services emergency personnel provided even before the pandemic.
Tooth loss, other dental issues reported in COVID-19 patients
Some COVID-19 patients have reported loss of teeth and gum issues weeks and even months after testing positive for the virus.
Some COVID-19 patients have reported loss of teeth and gum issues weeks and even months after testing positive for the virus.
Dr. Fauci says he 'absolutely' accepted offer to be Biden's chief medical adviser
President-elect Joe Biden asked Dr. Anthony Fauci to serve as his chief medical adviser, a role the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) said he “absolutely” accepted.
President-elect Joe Biden asked Dr. Anthony Fauci to serve as his chief medical adviser, a role the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) said he “absolutely” accepted.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer seeks $400M in virus spending in Legislature
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer asked lawmakers to approve $300 million in state spending to fight the coronavirus into 2021.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer asked lawmakers to approve $300 million in state spending to fight the coronavirus into 2021.
West Michigan pastor encourages congregation to catch COVID-19 to 'get it over with'
A senior pastor at a west Michigan church encouraged his congregation to catch COVID-19 so as to "get it over with."
A senior pastor at a west Michigan church encouraged his congregation to catch COVID-19 so as to "get it over with."
Can your employer require you to get a COVID-19 vaccine to go to work?
If you're wondering whether your employer can require you to get a COVID-19 vaccine to return to work, the short answer is yes.
If you're wondering whether your employer can require you to get a COVID-19 vaccine to return to work, the short answer is yes.
Whitmer still weighing whether to end state's three-week pause
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer hasn't made any determination about next steps to regarding Michigan's current restrictions on schools, restaurants, and other establishments.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer hasn't made any determination about next steps to regarding Michigan's current restrictions on schools, restaurants, and other establishments.
$10M in funds to help struggling restaurants in Oakland County on the way
"Right now our restaurants and bars in particular because of the latest restrictions from the state, they’re struggling more than ever," said Oakland County Executive David Coulter. "They were barely hanging on. And frankly, I’m worried that some of them aren’t going to make it."
"Right now our restaurants and bars in particular because of the latest restrictions from the state, they’re struggling more than ever," said Oakland County Executive David Coulter. "They were barely hanging on. And frankly, I’m worried that some of them aren’t going to make it."
Meals On Wheels, other aid organizations see increased need during pandemic
"Since seniors are the most vulnerable population and being told to stay home for their safety, we've seen a definite increase related to that," she said. "Also fear, a lot of seniors are afraid to leave their home, and loss of jobs, loss of income."
"Since seniors are the most vulnerable population and being told to stay home for their safety, we've seen a definite increase related to that," she said. "Also fear, a lot of seniors are afraid to leave their home, and loss of jobs, loss of income."
Andiamo owners plead to Whitmer for re-opening dining with compromise
"Please reconsider opening up the restaurants. There are so many working people that are going to be devastated by this," said Joe and Rosalie Vicari.
"Please reconsider opening up the restaurants. There are so many working people that are going to be devastated by this," said Joe and Rosalie Vicari.
Survey: Widespread decline in social distancing preceded COVID-19 surge in US
Researchers polled 139,230 individuals across all 50 states between April and November 2020 and found a general decline in social distancing over the summer and into the fall.
Researchers polled 139,230 individuals across all 50 states between April and November 2020 and found a general decline in social distancing over the summer and into the fall.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says extension of three-week closures is 'sadly possible'
Next week is the end of the original three-week pause instituted by the Michigan Department of Health but it is possible it will be extended.
Next week is the end of the original three-week pause instituted by the Michigan Department of Health but it is possible it will be extended.
Waterford resturant creates drive-up breakfast idea to stay afloat during COVID
A restaurant in Waterford is adapting to the COVID-19 safety regulations to try and keep customers.
A restaurant in Waterford is adapting to the COVID-19 safety regulations to try and keep customers.
Oakland Co. announces $10M in grant money to help bar, restaurant owners
The $10 million Oakland Together Restaurant Relief Program will use $10 million to help restaurants hurt by the COVID-19 pandemic and a reduction in business.
The $10 million Oakland Together Restaurant Relief Program will use $10 million to help restaurants hurt by the COVID-19 pandemic and a reduction in business.
Michigan reports 5,909 new COVID-19 cases, 191 new deaths on Tuesday
On Tuesday, December 8, 2020, the state of Michigan reported 5,909 new COVID-19 cases and 191 more deaths linked to the virus, 79 of which came from a review of vital records.
On Tuesday, December 8, 2020, the state of Michigan reported 5,909 new COVID-19 cases and 191 more deaths linked to the virus, 79 of which came from a review of vital records.
Michigan Task force on racial disparities releases new report
The state has released an interim report showing progress as it works to reduce racial disparities between demographics. COVID-19 put a spotlight on the struggles in majority-Black cities after it killed people at higher rates in some communities more than others.
The state has released an interim report showing progress as it works to reduce racial disparities between demographics. COVID-19 put a spotlight on the struggles in majority-Black cities after it killed people at higher rates in some communities more than others.
Dozens of small-group online classes now available for free for Michigan seniors
Michiganders can now enjoy over 150 small group classes for free, supported by the Michigan Health Endowment Fund, and in partnership with GetSetUp.
Michiganders can now enjoy over 150 small group classes for free, supported by the Michigan Health Endowment Fund, and in partnership with GetSetUp.
To encourage other Americans, Obama, Bush, Clinton will take coronavirus vaccine publicly
Former presidents Barack Obama, George Bush, Bill Clinton all plan to take the coronavirus vaccine in hopes of encouraging the American public to do the same.
Former presidents Barack Obama, George Bush, Bill Clinton all plan to take the coronavirus vaccine in hopes of encouraging the American public to do the same.
Facebook to remove false claims about COVID-19 vaccines
The social network said it will remove any Facebook or Instagram posts with false information about COVID-19 vaccines that have been debunked by public health experts.
The social network said it will remove any Facebook or Instagram posts with false information about COVID-19 vaccines that have been debunked by public health experts.