Detroit nursing homes continue to fight COVID-19: 'this is where this war is going'
With so many medically vulnerable people affected in nursing homes, the city ramped up efforts in order to get every resident and staff member tested.
With so many medically vulnerable people affected in nursing homes, the city ramped up efforts in order to get every resident and staff member tested.
Child abuse, neglect reports decreasing during COVID-19 due to lack of tip calls
The Children Services Agency with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services talks about how the pandemic has changed their mission to keep kids in Michigan safe.
The Children Services Agency with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services talks about how the pandemic has changed their mission to keep kids in Michigan safe.
Small Detroit businesses fight to survive during pandemic shutdown
"It's been a struggle, this whole block is filled with beauty salons, boutiques, a gym," said Musheya Glenn. "That was 30 to 40 percent of my clientele and all of those shops had to close unfortunately."
"It's been a struggle, this whole block is filled with beauty salons, boutiques, a gym," said Musheya Glenn. "That was 30 to 40 percent of my clientele and all of those shops had to close unfortunately."
Text message scams are a favorite tool of COVID cons, experts warn
Laura Blankenship is with the Better Business Bureau. She says ‘smishing’ which is a fishing scam via cellphone text message, is all the rage during this pandemic.
Laura Blankenship is with the Better Business Bureau. She says ‘smishing’ which is a fishing scam via cellphone text message, is all the rage during this pandemic.
Expert says state job furloughs won't help much with $2.5B economic hole from pandemic
"Revenues will be down about $2.5 billion," said Gabriel Ehrlich.
"Revenues will be down about $2.5 billion," said Gabriel Ehrlich.
Oak Park woman starts community food table during pandemic
But then the oddest thing happened. Generous neighbors added all kinds of food, and even self-care products like shampoo.
But then the oddest thing happened. Generous neighbors added all kinds of food, and even self-care products like shampoo.
Beaumont worker turned away 4 times with COVID-19 symptoms before dying
"The fact that she got infected by doing the job she did for 31 years and she couldn't get taken care of by her own family, meaning Beaumont it’s sad," said Corrothers. "It is disheartening to say the least."
"The fact that she got infected by doing the job she did for 31 years and she couldn't get taken care of by her own family, meaning Beaumont it’s sad," said Corrothers. "It is disheartening to say the least."
U-M study shows many of us are struggling to cope with COVID-19 fear, isolation
The University of Michigan launched a two-week study March 24th asking 562 adults across the country how they're coping with COVID-19. The questions were about anxiety, depression, relationships and parenting.
The University of Michigan launched a two-week study March 24th asking 562 adults across the country how they're coping with COVID-19. The questions were about anxiety, depression, relationships and parenting.
Hair design salon owner pivots to door-to-door product delivery - and it's a smash hit
The products are so popular, they sold out in a few short days. Miranda is now busy restocking.
The products are so popular, they sold out in a few short days. Miranda is now busy restocking.
Family protests Riverview nursing home where 20 residents have died with COVID-19 symptoms
The family of 80-year-old Johnnie Woods says she died Sunday. She was a resident of Rivergate Terrace after having Covid-19 like symptoms... but they could never get her tested.
The family of 80-year-old Johnnie Woods says she died Sunday. She was a resident of Rivergate Terrace after having Covid-19 like symptoms... but they could never get her tested.
Henry Ford Health System announces 2,800 temporary layoffs due to COVID-19 pandemic
The layoffs are taking place this week and were announced today to employees, announced in a systemwide email by Henry Ford’s President and CEO, Wright Lassiter, III.
The layoffs are taking place this week and were announced today to employees, announced in a systemwide email by Henry Ford’s President and CEO, Wright Lassiter, III.
Pharmaceutical company offering free insulin to diabetic patients who have lost health coverage
Pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk announced that it will offer a free supply of insulin for 90 days to people with diabetes who have lost health insurance due to a change in job status because of the COVID-19 crisis.
Pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk announced that it will offer a free supply of insulin for 90 days to people with diabetes who have lost health insurance due to a change in job status because of the COVID-19 crisis.
Memorial fund set up for family of Skylar Herbert, youngest COVID-19 victim in Michigan
The official memorial fund was established through Chemical Bank. It is the only official Memorial Fund which was established with her family.
The official memorial fund was established through Chemical Bank. It is the only official Memorial Fund which was established with her family.
Ford Motor Company making face shields with help from Sinai Grace ER doc
We talk with Sinai Grace emergency room Dr. Erin Brennan, who was key in helping Ford Motor Company mass produce face shields so quickly.
We talk with Sinai Grace emergency room Dr. Erin Brennan, who was key in helping Ford Motor Company mass produce face shields so quickly.
Nurses at Henry Ford wear superhero outfits while fighting COVID-19
A group of nurses at Henry Ford Hospital have rallied together to wear superhero shirts while fighting COVID-19.
A group of nurses at Henry Ford Hospital have rallied together to wear superhero shirts while fighting COVID-19.
Mich. ER doctor helps Ford make face shields quicker, more comfortably
We talk with Sinai Grace emergency room Dr. Erin Brennan, who was key in helping Ford Motor Company mass produce face shields so quickly.
We talk with Sinai Grace emergency room Dr. Erin Brennan, who was key in helping Ford Motor Company mass produce face shields so quickly.
Eminem donates Mom's Spaghetti to Henry Ford hospital workers
Eminem delivers 'Mom's Spaghetti' to workers at Henry Ford Health System in Detroit.
Eminem delivers 'Mom's Spaghetti' to workers at Henry Ford Health System in Detroit.
Wayne County projecting at least $152 million deficit due to COVID-19
Wayne County says it's measuring at least a $152 million deficit for the 2019-2020 fiscal year.
Wayne County says it's measuring at least a $152 million deficit for the 2019-2020 fiscal year.
New program will pay up to $500 in utility costs for Michigan's essential workers
The Heat and Warm Fund has launched a utility relief program for essential workers that will pay up to $500 for residents that qualify.
The Heat and Warm Fund has launched a utility relief program for essential workers that will pay up to $500 for residents that qualify.
Nonprofit helping residents pay up to $500 in utility costs
The Heat and Warm Fund has launched a utility relief program for essential workers that will pay up to $500 for residents that qualify. Be it, gas, electricity, or water, if someone's household income matches up to 250% of the federal poverty line, they can get assistance
The Heat and Warm Fund has launched a utility relief program for essential workers that will pay up to $500 for residents that qualify. Be it, gas, electricity, or water, if someone's household income matches up to 250% of the federal poverty line, they can get assistance