The Unemployment Insurance Agency has added a virtual appointment option for customers needing assistance with their claims, including a dedicated link for customers who are deaf or hard of hearing utilizing voice to text closed captioning.

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson announced some changes to help clear up a backlog caused by the COVID pandemic.

Michigan’s secretary of state offices are ramping up operations to help serve more residents over the next several months, according to Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson.

Starting Monday, all Michigan residents are welcome to schedule an appointment to get vaccinated at the Michigan State University Pavilion clinic operated by the Ingham County Health Department in partnership with the college. The site is a drive-thru only clinic, and appointments are available as early as this week.

The Vaccinate Livonia program, the City of Livonia’s effort to administer COVID-19 vaccines to residents, announced additional appointments will be available between 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, April 16.

All rights reserved)Washtenaw County has closed all non-essential operations due to the winter storm and dangerous conditions. YPSILANTI, Mich. – The Washtenaw County Health Department is postponing all scheduled COVID-19 vaccination appointments for Tuesday, Feb 16. Washtenaw County has closed all non-essential operations due to the winter storm and dangerous conditions. You can find more information on getting vaccinated in Washtenaw County by clicking here or emailing l-wchdcontact@washtenaw.org. Previous Coverage: Washtenaw County Health Department: Expect changes, possible delays at EMU vaccine site TuesdayAdNew Today:Winter storm coverage

DETROIT Michigan Secretary of State offices reopened on Monday, by appointment only and for only essential services that cannot be handled online. READ: Michigan Secretary of State offices to reopen June 1 by appointment onlyInside there is Plexiglas, hand sanitizer, gloves, and social distancing is enforced. If youre inside youre required to wear a face mask. Watch the video above for the full report.

The advertiser paid a fee to promote this sponsored article and may have influenced or authored the content. This article is sponsored by Beaumont HealthMany patients have not been seeking medical care as they normally would because of the pandemic. Host Tati Amare spoke with Dr. Nick Gilpin the Beaumont Health Director of Infection Prevention about the safety measures that Beaumont Heath has in place for those seeking medical attention. Beaumont Health has implemented numerous safeguards such as screenings of symptoms, giving out free masks and removing chairs in waiting rooms for social distancing purposes. Watch the video to learn about the safety procedures in place at Beaumont Health for your next doctor’s visit.