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Americans urged to wear masks outside as coronavirus pandemic worsens
April 6th, 20200 WASHINGTON/NEW YORK — On Thursday, the Trump administration looked set to join local officials in advising Americans to wear masks when venturing out during the...
Emergency order issued for Michigan residents: Follow COVID-19 social distancing orders or face fines up to $1,000
April 2nd, 20200 LANSING – The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services issued an emergency order on Thursday that sets a civil fine of up to $1,000 for violating orders...
60 and older in the time of COVID-19? Read on
April 1st, 20200 By Jennifer Leach I know, 60-year-olds. You’re not old. In fact, we’ve found that, when people think “old”, they think of someone about 10 years older......
FDA to allow COVID-19 treatments using blood from survivors
March 26th, 20200 SILVER SPRING, MD — The FDA has unlocked the use of convalescent plasma, derived from the blood of people who have recovered from COVID-19 and which may contain...
Egypt to shut all cafes, malls, sports clubs in evenings until March 31
March 20th, 20200 CAIRO — Egypt said on Thursday it would shut all cafes, shopping malls, sports clubs and nightclubs from 7 p.m. until 6 a.m. local time every night until March 31,......
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...
Study: Coronavirus can persist in air for hours and on surfaces for days
March 20th, 20200 The highly contagious novel coronavirus that has exploded into a global pandemic can remain viable and infectious in droplets in the air for hours and on surfaces up to......
Potential coronavirus treatment touted by Trump already in shortage, pharmacists say
March 20th, 20200 NEW YORK — A supply of a malaria treatment that has been tried with some success against the new coronavirus is in short supply as demand surges amid the...
WHO: Mideast states must share more information on coronavirus cases
March 20th, 20200 CAIRO/GENEVA — The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Wednesday that Middle East states need urgently to offer more information about coronavirus cases to help......
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,...
Saudi Arabia suspends prayers in the arenas outside Mecca, Medina holy mosques
March 19th, 20200 RIYADH — On Thursday, Saudi Arabia suspended Muslims from conducting their five daily prayers and the weekly Friday prayer in the overflow area just outside the walls......
Senate awaits House coronavirus bill as Schumer urges $750 billion more to address crisis
March 16th, 20200 WASHINGTON, D.C. —Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer on Monday urged an additional $750 billion to address the coronavirus crisis, a report from Reuters...
Trump’s coronavirus guidelines urge gatherings not exceed 10 people, warns recession possible
March 16th, 20200 WASHINGTON - President Trump urged Americans on Monday to halt most social activities for 15 days and not congregate in groups larger than 10 people in a newly......
France closes shops, restaurants, tells residents to stay home
March 14th, 20200 PARIS - France will shut shops, restaurants and entertainment facilities from Sunday with its 67 million people told to stay home to help fight the rapid acceleration of...
Macomb County declares a State of Emergency due to COVID-19
March 13th, 20200 Macomb County Executive Mark A. Hackel today announced a State of Emergency for Macomb County to deal with the COVID-19 Coronavirus. There are currently no confirmed......
Life upended for Americans as U.S. scrambles to contain coronavirus threat
March 13th, 20200 WASHINGTON, D.C. – From Disneyland to the U.S. Supreme Court, from Wall Street to Dodgers Stadium, nearly every facet of American life fell into turmoil on Thursday as...
Dearborn closes school as staff member is tested for coronavirus
March 11th, 20201 DEARBORN - Dearborn Public Schools (DPS) held a press conference at 6 p.m. on Wednesday to announce the closure of an elementary school in the district due to......
Coronavirus strikes in Michigan, Gov. Whitmer declares state of emergency
March 10th, 20200 LANSING – Gov. Whitmer, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), the Oakland County Health Division and Wayne County Health Department announced...
What you need to know about coronavirus right now
March 9th, 20200 Here’s what you need to know about the coronavirus: The spread in figures The number of people infected with the coronavirus topped 107,000 globally, according......
Three more die in Seattle area from coronavirus as U.S. promises 1 million test kits
March 3rd, 20200 SEATTLE, Washington - The number of people with the new coronavirus in the U.S. climbed on Tuesday with Washington state reporting three more deaths, as authorities...
Washington state reports first coronavirus death in United States
February 29th, 20200 Washington state health officials reported the first patient death from coronavirus in the United States on Saturday, according to a news release. State health......
Scientists have successfully cured diabetes in mice for the first time, giving hope to millions worldwide
February 29th, 20200 So far the disease, which is thought to affect over 400 million people worldwide, is understood to be incurable. But researchers at the Washington University School of...
Resource center on Alzheimer’s disease holds community informational meeting in Dearborn Heights
February 27th, 20200 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — At a community gathering on Saturday, Feb. 15, organized by the Michigan Center for Contextual Factors in Alzheimer’s Disease (MCCFAD) at the......
