1 hour agoMichigan coronavirus data: Tracking case count, cases by county, deaths, cases by age, tests
1 day agoMHSAA confirms winter high school sports in Michigan will start on timeOfficials from the Michigan High School Athletic Association have confirmed winter sports in the state will begin on time, with guidelines to limit the spread of COVID-19...
1 day agoTrust Index fact check: What Trump said about Michigan governor’s husband, ‘prison’ lockdownThere was quick mention of Michigan during Thursday night's final presidential debate between President Donald Trump and Joe Biden.
1 day agoMichigan officials' advice on indoor dining puts restaurants in tougher spotWhen Michigan’s chief medical executive offered new advice for restaurant customers on Wednesday, it came as a surprise -- especially for restaurant owners.
1 day agoVoices of a Nation: Why so many women are leaving the workforceThe pandemic-induced recession has been referred to as a “she-cession” because it appears to be affecting women more than men.
1 day agoCDC defines 'close contact’ as being within 6 feet of a COVID-19 infected person for a total of 15 minutes in a dayUntil now the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defined “close contact” with COVID-19 as spending 15 consecutive minutes within 6 feet of someone who is po...
2 days agoFDA approves first COVID-19 drug: the antiviral remdesivirU.S. regulators have approved the first drug to treat COVID-19.
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2 days agoMichigan State University announces plans for spring 2021, cancels spring breakMichigan State University announced its plans for the spring 2021 semester in a letter to students on Thursday.
2 days agoIn-person programs at Smith Road Elementary closed due to confirmed cases of COVID-19Smith Road Elementary is closing face-to-face instruction on Thursday until Nov. 4 due to a case of COVID-19 within the building.
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2 days agoCounty health officials monitor data as climbing COVID-19 cases draw concern in MichiganMichigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer is sounding the alarm as COVID-19 cases rise rapidly across the state.
2 days agoMenards security guards faces charges in 2nd incident involving injured customers“What was Menards thinking keeping him there?" said defense attorney Greg Rohl. “It’s ridiculous.”
2 days agoMichigan Gov. Whitmer extends unemployment benefits until end of yearA major move by Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will extend unemployment benefits to those in need.
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3 days agoMichigan’s top doctor: In restaurants, wear mask until putting food in mouth, limit talkingMichigan’s top medical official said anyone who eats at restaurants should wear a mask until they’re physically putting food in their mouths and limit talking as much as ...
3 days agoGroup calls for unified response from Michigan’s political leadership to mitigate spread of COVID-19A group of healthcare, public health, university, labor and business leaders called on Michigan’s political leadership to demonstrate a “complete unity of purpose” to mit...
3 days agoMichigan Marching Band prepares for first-ever digital showMichigan Marching Band's season looks completely different this year.
3 days agoLive stream: Michigan Gov. Whitmer provides COVID-19 updateMichigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will provide an update Wednesday on the state’s handling of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
3 days agoTracking Michigan COVID-19 nursing home cases and deathsHere we are tracking the state of Michigan’s COVID-19 data for nursing homes, or long term care facilities.
3 days agoTracking Michigan COVID-19 testing dataHere we are tracking the state of Michigan’s coronavirus (COVID-19) tests data.
3 days agoUniversity of Michigan officials say spike in COVID-19 cases come from parties, not in-person classes
3 days agoWarren auto workers concerned about coronavirus procedures at FCA plantA photo taken at a local automotive plant is raising questions about how coronavirus procedures are being handled, if at all.
3 days agoStudy indicates mouthwash could help reduce the spread of COVID-19 by reducing amount of virus in mouth, throatCOVID-19 primarily spreads through infected droplets and aerosols that are coughed, sneezed and exhaled.
3 days agoAnn Arbor’s Operation Face Shield surpasses 50K donationsOrganizer of Operation Face Shield says he passed personal goal in donations.
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3 days agoMichigan Gov. Whitmer signs bills extending unemployment benefits until end of yearMichigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has signed bills that extend unemployment benefits for residents who have lost work due to COVID-19 until the end of the year.
U-M president: Social gatherings ‘main cause of recent COVID-19 spread on campus'U-M's president says in-person labs, classes were low risk for COVID-19.
3 days agoEmergency stay-in-place order issued for University of Michigan students to stop COVID-19 spread
St. Clair County COVID-19 cases trending upwardOver the last two months, the number of COVID-19 cases has been slowly trending upward in St. Clair County.
4 COVID-19 vaccines have reached final stage of testing in United StatesFour coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines have reached the final stage of testing, and one of the frontrunners is making progress toward the goal of proving to be safe and eff...
Group helps lift spirits of Metro Detroit nursing home residents struggling through pandemicSeniors living in Metro Detroit nursing homes have often felt isolated, lonely and scared during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Michigan’s chief medical executive testifies before committee overseeing state’s COVID-19 responseOn Monday morning Michigan’s chief medical executive dr. Joneigh Khaldun appeared remotely before a joint House and Senate committee that is overseeing the state’s COVID-...
Michigan Opera Theatre opens season with drive-thru experience amid COVID-19 pandemic The coronavirus pandemic has led to unexpected creativity.
Coronavirus in Michigan: Here’s what to know Oct. 19, 2020Here is the latest news on the coronavirus in Michigan.
1 day agoNew Biden campaign ad spotlights Ann Arbor’s The Blind Pig‘This is Trump’s economy,' said co-owner of The Blind Pig in campaign ad.
Michigan coronavirus cases up to 147,806; Death toll now at 7,031The number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Michigan has risen to 147,806 as of Monday, including 7,031 deaths, state officials report.
University of Michigan quarantine, isolation housing occupancy pushes past 50%Cluster of COVID-19 cases identified in Mary Markley Hall.
Health officials concerned as virus cases linked to Michigan State University riseHealth officials are searching for answers after coronavirus cases linked to Michigan State University students and staff rose to more than 1,200.
Michigan announces 77 new, free COVID-19 testing sitesThere are going to be 77 new, free COVID-19 test sites in Michigan, according to officials. That brings the total number of state-supported, free test sites to nearly 100...
As virus flares globally, new strategies target hot spotsAfter shutdowns swept entire nations during the first surge of the coronavirus earlier this year, some countries and U.S. states are trying more targeted measures as case...
Twitter blocks tweet from Trump adviser downplaying masksTwitter has blocked a post from an adviser to President Donald Trump who suggested that masks do not work to stop the spread of coronavirus.
Wayne County COVID-19 data: Tracking cases, deaths; City-by-city breakdownHere are the latest numbers for Wayne County.
PJ’s Lager House in Corktown closed temporarily due to COVID-19 exposurePatrons who visited PJ’s Lager House, located on Michigan Avenue, between Oct. 9 and Oct. 12 are recommended to get tested.
Coronavirus in Michigan: Here’s what to know Oct. 18, 2020Here is the latest news on the coronavirus in Michigan.
New docu-series to highlight Detroit Youth Choir’s rise to fameThe children of the Detroit Youth Choir have captured the hearts of millions on “America’s Got Talent” -- and now they have the attention of a production company who want...
Michigan coronavirus cases up to 144,897; Death toll now at 7,010Here is the latest data on coronavirus cases and deaths in Michigan.
Updated emergency order maintains coronavirus restrictions in Wayne CountyWayne County health officials issued a new emergency order Friday that outlines updates to emergency public health orders issued last week amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Small Biz Saturday: Ann Arbor Pharmacy puts community first during pandemicWith flu season starting, Ann Arbor Pharmacy pharmacist and owner Ziad Ghamraoui is worried about a double whammy this flu season.
Coronavirus in Michigan: Here’s what to know Oct. 17, 2020Here is the latest news on the coronavirus in Michigan.
Study looks into how, why COVID-19 impacts brain, memory“It’s all related,” said Stanford researcher Dr. Kari Nadeau. “The fact that people are losing their sense of smell, the fact that people are losing their sense of taste,...
Michigan governor signs Senate Bill 1108 allowing public bodies to meet remotelyOn Friday, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed Senate Bill 1108 which codifies her previous Executive Order that allows public bodies to conduct public meetings remotel...
Michigan COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations continue to riseThe number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Michigan has risen to 143,106 as of Friday, including 6,987 deaths, state officials report.
