COVID IN MICHIGAN

Detroit's mobile vaccine vehicle aims to raise the vaccination rate of the city and to help quell anxiety over the shot.

The mobile vaccine vehicle aims to raise the vaccination rate of the city and to help quell anxiety over the shot.

Michigan businesses with COVID-19 safety protocols could retroactively seek a refund for sales taxes paid on personal protective equipment, disinfecting products and plexiglass barriers under bills nearing the desk of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.

As the state slowly returns to normal, a lot still hangs in the balance for us to reach “herd immunity,” and with so many people out enjoying the nice weather, the hope is that most of the maskless folks out and about are vaccinated.

The city of Detroit has made a massive effort to get its residents vaccinated.

As of April 30, 50% of Michiganders have had at least one vaccine dose. That’s up 0.4% from the day prior.

The state of Michigan reported more than 7,800 new coronavirus cases Friday afternoon.

“This pandemic has caused us to do things totally different,” Bishop Ellis said. “I think we’ve done a great job at Greater Grace Temple.”

DETROIT – Wayne County sheriff Benny Napoleon had a unique place in Wayne County politics. Napoleon served in one of the most difficult jobs anywhere as jailer, and yet his legacy goes far beyond that. READ: Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon dies from COVID-19He was 65 years old. In 2004, he became the Assistant Wayne County Executive before being appointed to Wayne County sheriff in 2009. “I am shocked and saddened at the loss of one of our city’s greatest public servants and native sons, Benny Napoleon,” Duggan said in a statement Thursday night.

DETROIT – The family of Benny Napoleon is in shock, devastated by their loss. Napoleon’s daughter, Tiffani Jackson, and his brother, Hilton Napoleon, said the beloved sheriff would not want people to be sad, but would want people to stay vigilant to protect themselves and their loved ones from COVID-19. READ: Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon dies from COVID-19“It’s a devastating because the doctors had told us that Benny was doing well on Monday,” Hilton Napoleon said. “After I got out of hospital, I told my brother, ‘Benny, you do not want to catch this,’” Hilton Napoleon said. I did not want it to happen.”“It has claimed the life of my best friend and my father,” Jackson said.

DETROIT – For the people who knew Benny Napoleon, reality does not feel real. Napoleon went into the hospital in November due to COVID-19 complications, just days after winning re-election. READ: Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon dies from COVID-19He was 65 years old. Napoleon wore many hats in his life of public service -- lawman, attorney, public figure, politician, community servant and more. He easily won re-election as Wayne County’s top lawman with a sound and resounding victory of nearly 80% of the vote in Wayne County.

One Metro Detroit store decided to put safety first and the response from customers has been more than they ever imagined. Local businesses have had to make some tough decisions over the last few months, but one Ferndale store made the choice to close and customers are rewarding them for it. Emily and John Murray opened Modern Natural Baby on Nine Mile Road in 2009 after having a baby of their own. Their store was able to survive thanks to the loyal customers who shopped online and through social media. John Murray said they’ve been getting orders from customers that don’t have children or grandchildren because they want to support the store.