‘Social distancing’: Are you keeping your distance during coronavirus outbreak?
DETROIT – Are you keeping your distance? “Social distancing” has been a popular term the last several days as health experts implore residents not to risk spreading the coronavirus even further. But there’s much more to social distancing than just keeping space between you and someone else.
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- The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is changing the way it reports coronavirus cases. Click here to read more.
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US tells older people to stay home
Racing to stall an expected surge of coronavirus cases, the White House on Monday released a series of sweeping guidelines that for the next 15 days will temporarily rewrite the norms of American society.
Detroit Zoo closing
The Detroit Zoo will be closed through the end of the month because of coronavirus (COVID-19) concerns. The zoo originally added hand sanitizing stations and closed its indoor facilities, but decided to temporarily close.
Michigan businesses ordered to close
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer issued an order to close all bars and restaurants dine-in in the state to as the coronavirus outbreak continues to spread.
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What Metro Detroit stores are doing
Stores across Metro Detroit were packed with people all weekend long -- some waiting in lines to stock up on staples as the coronavirus forces them to stay home. The demand takes a toll on businesses trying to keep up with shoppers. Workers said they just need a little patience.