Macomb County woman attacks worker, spits on police after being asked to wear mask, officials say

DETROIT – A Macomb County woman who was asked to wear a mask inside a store due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) responded by attacking the employee and spitting on police officers, authorities said.

Kristin Hoff, 33, of Roseville, entered Nino Salvaggio’s in St. Clair Shores on April 26 without wearing a mask, police said.

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Cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) are spreading through nursing homes and long-term care facilities across Metro Detroit.

Families with loved ones in nursing homes have reached out to the Local 4 Defenders. They worry and wonder about the care they’re getting.

COVID-19 complications in children

One of the most encouraging early beliefs about the coronavirus (COVID-19) was that it seemed to have little affect on children, but we’ve since learned that’s not always the case.

Meat shortage

A meat shortage in Metro Detroit could affect your next trip to the grocery store, and restaurants are also being forced to make changes. The meat shortage has already started, and it’s affecting what Metro Detroit residents can buy.

Pfizer coronavirus vaccine

The latest coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine to enter clinical trials will be made in Michigan. Pfizer announced the initial manufacturing will be conducted in Kalamazoo. Pfizer said the first U.S. study participants have received the experimental vaccine. The pharmaceutical giant is partnering with the German biotechnology company BioNTech in the effort.

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