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Whitmer emphasizes need for more test kits as FDA approves California company’s latest version
March 22nd, 20200 FLINT — Governor Whitmer has called for more test kits from the federal government as presumptive positive cases of the coronavirus reached the 1,000 mark in...
As new COVID-19 cases emerge, consider donating much needed supplies to health-care providers
March 21st, 20200 DEARBORN — On Saturday afternoon, the state of Michigan once again revealed its latest tallies of coronavirus infections. As of 2 p.m., the state has announced a...
Travel restricted at ports of entry, Whitmer clears up rumors about martial law
March 21st, 20200 DETROIT - On Friday, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency provided details on travel restrictions being placed on all land ports of entry and ferries......
Beaumont Health launches free online coronavirus risk assessment tool
March 20th, 20200 ROYAL OAK, MI — Beaumont Health launched a free online COVID-19 risk assessment tool on Wednesday, which allows patients to answer a series of questions about their...
McConnell introduces emergency coronavirus bill, sets bipartisan talks
March 19th, 20200 WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) introduced emergency legislation to stem the economic fallout of the coronavirus pandemic on Thursday,......
Oakland County executive gives updates on COVID-19 response
March 19th, 20200 WATERFORD TOWNSHIP — News of the second coronavirus related death came Thursday morning, as a woman, more than 50-years of age and with underlying conditions,...
Two new coronavirus-related deaths at Michigan hospitals
March 19th, 20200 MICHIGAN — Hospitals in two separate counties in Michigan have reported two more COVID-19 related deaths on Thursday. McLaren Oakland Hospital in Pontiac and Henry......
Washington Post publishes informative simulation on infectious diseases, available in Arabic
March 18th, 20200 WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Washington Post (WAPO) has published a simulation feature that shows how contagious diseases are able to spread so rapidly across a community...
Officials announce up to 110 COVID-19 cases in Michigan
March 18th, 20200 LANSING — At a news conference in Lansing on Wednesday, state officials announced 30 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Michigan, bringing the total up to......
Superintendent gives good news on DPS staff member who tested positive for COVID-19
March 18th, 20200 Dearborn — On Wednesday, Dearborn Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Glenn Maleyko updated the community on the status of a staff member from Whitmore-Bolles...
State provides guidance to employers contemplating potential layoffs
March 18th, 20200 LANSING — The Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity today provided guidance to Michigan employers on how to avoid potential layoffs related to......
First COVID-19 related death reported in Michigan
March 18th, 20200 DEARBORN — A Beaumont Health patient, a man in his 50s who tested positive for COVID-19 and had other underlying medical conditions, passed away early this morning...
Two coronavirus cases reported in Dearborn as Michigan’s overall total reaches 65
March 17th, 20200 LANSING — The total number of coronavirus cases in Michigan has reached 65, according to new numbers released by the Michigan Department of Health and Human......
Dearborn Administrative Center to close to public Wednesday, March 18; non-essential services suspended
March 17th, 20200 DEARBORN — Due to increasing concerns surrounding COVID-19, the Dearborn Administrative Center (DAC) will close to the public beginning Wednesday, March 18 until...
Beaumont Health Lab now processing a limited number of COVID-19 tests
March 17th, 20200 Health system COVID-19 hotline staff expanded to meet demand Beaumont Health has started processing a limited number of COVID-19 tests in its own laboratory. On-site......
Dingell and Tlaib join teleconference to discuss important coronavirus legislation
March 16th, 20200 DETROIT — On Monday, Michigan United (MU), a Michigan based advocacy non-profit, organized a teleconference with community leaders from the state to discuss...
Whitmer orders temporary prohibition on large assemblages and events over 50 people
March 16th, 20200 LANSING - On Monday, Governor Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-11, to prohibit all events over 50 people or assemblages in shared indoor spaces over 50 people......
Trump urges Americans to avoid traveling, public gatherings to help stop coronavirus
March 16th, 20200 WASHINGTON, D.C. — Americans have been urged by President Trump to avoid traveling and gathering in public spaces in an effort to put a stop to the spread of the...
Governor expands unemployment benefits for Michigan workers during outbreak
March 16th, 20200 LANSING - On Monday, Governor Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-10 to temporarily expand eligibility for unemployment benefits. This executive order is effective......
Gov. Whitmer signs executive order temporarily closing bars, theaters, casinos and other public spaces
March 16th, 20200 LANSING - Today, Governor Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-9, which temporarily closes theaters, bars, and casinos, and limits restaurants to carry-out and...
Michigan announces 12 more coronavirus cases, total now at 45
March 15th, 20200 Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer spoke at a press conference on Sunday, during which the state of Michigan announced 12 additional presumptive, positive cases of......
First presumptive positive case of COVID-19 recorded in Macomb County
March 14th, 20200 MACOMB COUNTY — A first presumptive diagnosis of COVID-19 was made Friday night according to The Macomb County Health Department. The patient has been described as...
Judge denies prosecutor’s appeal of dismissal in Ibrahim Aljahim’s sexual conduct case
March 13th, 20200 DETROIT — On Friday, a Wayne County judge upheld the dismissal by a Hamtramck judge in the sexual assault case of Hamtramck Yemeni community leader Ibrahim Aljahim......
