ClickOnDetroit NIGHTSIDE report -- Sunday, June 28, 2020

Michigan Republicans call on state to investigate use of nursing homes as care facilities

DETROIT – Nursing homes and long-term care facilities have accounted for more than 1 in 5 coronavirus deaths here in Michigan and have become a major point of contention within the state.

In a new letter to Attorney General Dana Nessel, each of Michigan’s congressional Republicans called on the state of Michigan to investigate its use of nursing homes as care centers for recovering COVID-19 patients.

Read: Michigan coronavirus (COVID-19) cases up to 63,261, Death toll now at 5,912

Metro Detroit weather: Warm Sunday evening sets stage for even warmer week ahead

Sunday evening will be clear and warm. Temperatures will be around 80°F in the backyard for barbecues or relaxing.

Read the full forecast here.

4 Fast Facts

• City officials are expressing concern over rising COVID-19 cases in Grosse Pointe Park. Click here to read more.
• Three people died and one was critically injured after a car crashed into the Detroit Water Treatment Plant. Click here to read more.
• The world surpassed 10 million COVID-19 cases on Sunday, and some fear there is worse to come. Click here to read more.
• Michigan drivers can choose a new option for auto insurance coverage starting Thursday. Click here to read more.

Saturday, June 27, 2020 --