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Local

As cases rise over the week, Whitmer warns of stricter mask laws, dialing-back reopening

July 10th, 20200 LANSING — At a Thursday live address, Governor Whitmer warned that some residents may not understand the severity of the situation as the state saw mask-less holiday weekend crowds and a sure uptick in cases over the week. “Over the past week, we have seen an uptick in COVID-19 cases in Michigan and over the holiday weekend, we...

Iran

Iran’s coronavirus death toll exceeds 12,000 as lockdown curbs ease

July 8th, 20200 TEHRAN (REUTERS) — Iran’s coronavirus death toll exceeded 12,000 on Wednesday, the health ministry said, with 153 deaths in the past 24 hours, amid a sharp rise in the number of daily infections and deaths in the past week as lockdown measures have eased. The total number of infections has reached 248,379, with 209,463 people...

Local

Nessel says DeVos tried to unfairly reroute pandemic funds to private schools, takes legal action

July 7th, 20200 LANSING — Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and other state attorneys general are taking legal action against a rule issued by U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos that they say unfairly diverts federal pandemic relief funds to private schools. Nessel and California Attorney General Xavier Becerra are leading a coalition...

World

China to run human coronavirus vaccine trial in UAE

June 23rd, 20200 BEIJING (REUTERS) — The China National Biotec Group (CNBG) has won approval to run a large-scale “Phase Three” clinical trial of its novel coronavirus vaccine candidate in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the company said on Tuesday. China is seeking to trial potential vaccines overseas because of a lack of new patients at...

COMMUNITY

Beaumont Dearborn nurse speaks of intimidation, bullying, lack of safety concerns by administration during COVID-19

May 22nd, 20200 DEARBORN — A front-line nurse at Beaumont Hospital in Dearborn has shared her experience working at the prominent hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic in Wayne County. The region in which the hospital operates has been one of the worst hit in the state, with hospitals and their staff overwhelmed by cases of the virus, especially in...

COMMUNITY

Governor Whitmer extends executive order temporarily suspending evictions till June 11

May 14th, 20200 LANSING — Governor Whitmer has temporarily extended protections for tenants and mobile home owners from being evicted from their homes during the continuing COVID-19 pandemic. The new order, signed Executive Order 2020-85, is effective until June 11. “It’s critical Michiganders can self-quarantine and continue...

COMMUNITY

Dingell announces more than $1 million is going to the University of Michigan for coronavirus rapid response research

May 13th, 20200 ANN ARBOR — U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Dearborn) announced today more than $1 million in funding to support rapid response research on the coronavirus. The funding is part of the CARES Act passed by Congress in March.  As of May 10, the National Science Foundation (NSF) has issued 10 CARES Act-funded awards...

COMMUNITY

$5.62 billion in unemployment total benefits paid to Michigan workers, state employees take further cuts

May 13th, 20200 LANSING — Michigan's Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) announced today some remarkable numbers. $5.62 billion in unemployment benefits have been paid to 1,374,751 workers since March 15, with a further total number of 1,717,555 claimants having applied for state and federal benefits. The UIA marks March 15 as the “onset of the...

Local

WHO says governments should prepare for new infections that may follow reopening of the economy

May 12th, 20200 GENEVA — The World Health Organization’s Tedros Adhanom said on Monday that governments considering reopening their economies should have a plan to deal with a resurgence of COVID-19 cases. Adhanom, the director-general of the WHO, said that those countries gearing up to ease economic restrictions should consider whether the...

COMMUNITY

Undocumented workers remain vital part of the economy, yet lose out on COVID-19 protections

May 9th, 20200 DETROIT— The reality of the global health crisis has brought with it a grave and unprecedented economic crisis in a few short months. In the U.S., state and federal bureaucracies, unemployment agencies and research institutes scramble to understand the breadth and magnitude of the effects of economic closures on both workers and...

COMMUNITY

Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine trial begins, initial manufacturing in Kalamazoo

May 5th, 20200 LANSING — The pharmaceutical company Pfizer has teamed up with the German biotech company BioTech in beginning a historic trial to test the BNT162 vaccine program to prevent COVID-19. The trial is part of a global development program and the dosing of the first testing group, or cohort, was completed last week in Germany. The first...

COMMUNITY

Dearborn Schools postpones high school graduations

May 4th, 20200 DEARBORN — Dearborn Public Schools has officially postponed high school graduations scheduled for early June and early college ceremonies set for May. “As we continue to see encouraging signs that social distancing and other preventative measures ordered by the governor are making a difference in slowing the spread of COVID-19,...

COMMUNITY

Whitmer signs executive order to re-open construction and real estate, safely

May 1st, 20200 LANSING - Today, at a press conference with members from health care industry, business, and labor, Governor Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-70 as part of her "MI Safe Start" plan. The executive order will allow the May 7 resumption of some types of work that present a very low risk of infection, including construction,...

COMMUNITY

Republican-controlled legislature refuses to extend Whitmer’s emergency order

April 30th, 20200 LANSING — On Thursday, as another wave of protesters converged on the state’s capitol, Michigan Republicans refused to extend Governor Whitmer's emergency declaration and voted to authorize a lawsuit challenging Whitmer’s authority and actions to combat the pandemic. Whitmer’s emergency declaration expired on Thursday. The...

Opinions

Opinion: Reasons for hope in a dark time

April 30th, 20200 We are living in a difficult time. Our country and its communities are deeply polarized; many Americans distrust one another as well as the government and other institutions. The novel coronavirus has deepened our problems in a way none of us imagined. The number of Americans who have contracted COVID-19 has surpassed a million. Tens...

COMMUNITY

Assistance available for Michiganders who need help paying utility bills

April 30th, 20200 LANSING — State officials are urging Michiganders to be look for help if they’re struggling to pay their utility bills by reaching out to their energy providers and seeking financial assistance if they’ve lost a job or their income has dropped amid the coronavirus pandemic.  State leaders encourage anyone facing financial...

COMMUNITY

Claims court says Michigan’s “stay home” order does not violate constitution

April 29th, 20200 LANSING — While the U.S. Department of Justice seeks probes into the constitutionality of lock-down orders in various states, including Michigan, Lansing announced on Wednesday a Michigan Court of Claims ruling that sided with Governor Whitmer, holding that the current “Stay Home, Stay Safe” executive order did not infringe upon...

COMMUNITY

Whitmer announces tuition-free college for frontline essential workers

April 29th, 20200 LANSING — On Wednesday, Governor Whitmer announced a series of initiatives to help Michigan workers and their families during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, including the "Futures for Frontliners” program to provide a tuition-free pathway to college or a technical certificate to essential workers who don’t have a...

COMMUNITY

We need to do our part in fighting the coronavirus

April 29th, 20200 As the effects of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic spreads around the world, it is important that we all realize the impact that this virus has had on essential workers and low-wage laborers who support the global consumer economy. There are people who are still getting up and going to work every day, so that we can all enjoy the...

COMMUNITY

Whitmer previews plan for gradual economic reopening, U.S. Attorney Schneider eyes lawsuit

April 27th, 20200 LANSING — On Monday, Governor Whitmer signaled her broad and long-term plan for the gradual reopening of the state’s economy. Strict isolation and shutdown measures have thus far proven markedly successful, as hospitals and county health department report plateauing numbers of COVID-19 related cases in Michigan. Whitmer was...

COMMUNITY

Whitmer to announce new executive order allowing partial reopening of the economy

April 24th, 20200 LANSING - Governor Whitmer is set to address the state at 11:00 am today. Whitmer will be announcing a new executive order (2020-59), effective through May 15, that will reopen certain parts of the economy and ease up on certain restrictions. Some workers will be allowed to go back to work: This includes landscapers,...

COMMUNITY

While restrictions continue, Muslim houses of worship prepare for Ramadan

April 23rd, 20200 DEARBORN — To kick off 2020’s first Ramadan weekend, The Arab American News spoke to local Muslim leaders representing some of the most frequented and well-know houses of worship, to find out how they plan to adapt their Ramadan plans in light of the continuing state-imposed COVID-19 related restrictions. Unsurprisingly, mosques...

COMMUNITY

UIA says $1.37 billion paid out to 820,000 unemployed Michiganders

April 23rd, 20200 LANSING - The Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) has released tallies for benefits given out to unemployed workers in Michigan as a consequence of the COVID-19 outbreak in the state. The UIA said it has provided an estimated 820,000 unemployed Michigan workers $1.37 billion in benefits, an unprecedented number. The agency...

COMMUNITY

MDHHS launches large-scale contact tracing effort, expands testing criteria to include all essential workers

April 21st, 20200 LANSING — As part of efforts to continue expanding COVID-19 testing and contact tracing of potentially exposed Michiganders, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) again expanded its testing criteria to include all essential workers still reporting to work in person, whether they have symptoms or not, and...

COMMUNITY

Drive-through rapid COVID-19 testing now available in Dearborn

April 21st, 20202 DEARBORN — Governor Whitmer announced on Monday further expansion of state-wide testing sites and capabilities. Part of this expansion is a partnership between the state and CVS Health, which will provide rapid, drive-through COVID-19 testing in Dearborn. According to Whitmer's office, testing will be conducted in the parking lot...

U.S.A

Trump says he will suspend all immigration into U.S. over coronavirus

April 21st, 20200 WASHINGTON,D.C. - President Trump said on Monday he will suspend all immigration into the United States temporarily through an executive order in response to the coronavirus outbreak and to protect U.S. jobs. The move, which Trump announced on Twitter, effectively achieves one of his long-term policy goals of curbing immigration,...

COMMUNITY

Lansing mayor promises consequences for protests that violate stay-home order

April 19th, 20201 LANSING — After Wednesday's "Operation Gridlock" protests made national news, Lansing's Mayor Andy Schor is promising tough measures on any future protest that fail to correctly observe CDC social distancing guideline and openly violate Governor Whitemer's "Stay Home, Stay Safe" order. The protesters gathered Wednesday afternoon...

COMMUNITY

Church group members come together with Muslim neighbor in Dearborn to provide face shields for healthcare workers

April 18th, 20200 DEARBORN — East Dearborn resident Jamie Wise and her family knew about the shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE) for healthcare workers caring for COVID-19 patients in their area and found a way to help. Wise and her family are part of a church group called 2/42. While Wise had been sewing cloth face masks, she found...

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