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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...

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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...

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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...

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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,...

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Young Arab American Aya Alcodray brings much needed food relief to families

April 24th, 20200 DEARBORN — 17-year-old Aya Alcodray, a student at Dearborn High School, understood that the COVID-19 outbreak had adversely affected many of her fellow students and their families. Many students rely on lunches their schools provide; and while schools continue to provide food during the weekdays, Aya knew something needed to be done...

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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...

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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...

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ACCESS continues to serve community amidst COVID-19 pandemic

April 22nd, 20200 In response to the rapid spread of COVID-19, ACCESS—the largest Arab American community nonprofit in the nation—has restructured its service delivery to continue to provide necessary services to the community, while ensuring their safety and well-being. For the first time in the organization’s nearly 50-year history, much of its...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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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Why was a large group allowed to converge on the capitol in open violation of stay home order? The state has no answer

April 17th, 20200 LANSING — By Wednesday afternoon, news outlets and social media accounts were buzzing with images and video of the state’s capitol building in Lansing, where thousands of right-wing, pro-Trump protesters converged against Michigan's now extended “stay home” executive order. Many were in violation of the order themselves....

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Car wash owner warned by Nessel and Worthy for violating stay home order

April 16th, 20200 LANSING – Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy and Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced Tuesday that Fast Splash Car Wash in southeast Michigan is the latest business contacted by authorities for failing to comply with the "Stay Home, Stay Safe" executive order. The Attorney General’s office – in coordination...

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AG Nessel stops management company at iconic Detroit apartment building from evicting 80 tenants, many elderly

April 16th, 20200 DETROIT – Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is protecting nearly 80 tenants, many of them elderly, after their apartment building’s management company threatened to illegally evict those who were behind in rent payments during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. The Attorney General’s Office...

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Michigan will now test anyone with symptoms of COVID-19, testing site locator also available

April 14th, 20200 LANSING — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has announced it is expanding testing criteria for Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) to include individuals with mild symptoms, and has published a COVID-19 test site finder at Michigan.gov/Coronavirus to help Michiganders locate a testing site near...

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What you can do to take action for the health of Palestinians during COVID-19

April 14th, 20202 WASHINGTON, D.C. - The following is a message from Emgage Action: The COVID-19 pandemic is an unprecedented global health emergency, especially for vulnerable populations like the Palestinians. Cases are on the rise in the entire region and people on the ground have little to no resources to combat the outbreak. The U.S....

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Michigan History Center launches collecting initiative to capture COVID-19 experiences for future generations

April 14th, 20200 LANSING — The Michigan History Center announced over the weekend a new collecting initiative that gives residents the opportunity to share stories that reflect their experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic, for the benefit of future generations. The Michigan History Center has said the COVID-19 pandemic is a critical moment in...

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Exclusive: Medical exec Dr. Khaldun says lifting stay-home measures will be a “gradual process” and will likely extend beyond April 30

April 13th, 20200 DEARBORN - The Arab American News spoke to Dr. Joneigh Khaldun on Monday morning about the state of COVID-19 in Michigan. Khaldun is the chief medical executive and chief deputy director for health for the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS). Many in the state may now be familiar with Khaldun, who joins Governor...

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Michigan’s health insurers agree to provide coronavirus treatment at no cost to patients

April 10th, 20200 LANSING - The Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) announced that the state has received agreements from nearly all of the state’s health insurance companies to waive cost-sharing, including copays, deductibles, and coinsurance for coronavirus (COVID-19) testing and treatments. The Whitmer Administration and...

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Muslim organization provides much needed assistance to frontline healthcare and emergency workers

April 9th, 20200 DETROIT - When Dr. Mahmoud Al-Hadidi, a physician specializing in pulmonary intensive care, noticed there was a drastic need for medical supplies and food for frontline healthcare workers in southeast Michigan fighting the terrible COVID-19 disease, he rose to the challenge. Hadidi, who practices medicine at a prominent hospital in...

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Vigilance urged as New York sees signs of coronavirus progress

April 9th, 20200 NEW YORK (Reuters) — Americans must resist the impulse to ease social-separation measures at the first glimpse of progress now being seen in the coronavirus battle, state government and public health leaders warned on Thursday, as the U.S. death toll surpassed 16,500. Calls for heightened vigilance, countering talk from the Trump...

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Michigan becomes first state to provide food to families affected by school closings due to COVID-19

April 9th, 20200 LANSING — Michigan has become the first state in the country to gain federal approval for a program that will provide nutritious food to children who were affected by school closings due to COVID-19. The Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer Program (P-EBT) provides temporary funding to address emergency food needs and avert financial...

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Whitmer update: State insists staying home remains key factor in flattening the curve

April 9th, 20200 LANSING — After signing the latest order extending the previous “stay home” order till the end of April, Governor Whitmer went live to speak on what this new development means for Michiganders. She joined Michigan’s chief medical executive, Dr. Janeigh Khaldoun, to emphasize that staying home and following distancing guidelines...

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Governor Whitmer extends, expands “Stay Home, Stay Safe” executive order

April 9th, 20200 LANSING - Today, Governor Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-42, extending her prior “Stay Home, Stay Safe” order through the end of April. As with the prior order, Executive Order 2020-42 limits gatherings and travel and requires all workers who are not necessary to sustain or protect life to stay home. Executive Order 2020-42...

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TCF Center set to take in its first patients on Friday, Whitmer announces partnership with health providers

April 9th, 20200 DETROIT - Governor Whitmer announced today a partnership of health care providers providing critical support, staffing and resources at the TCF Regional Care Center, scheduled to accept its first 25 patients this Friday, April 10. The partnership includes Henry Ford Health System, McLaren Health Care, Beaumont Health and the Detroit...

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FBI launches website to inform the public about coronavirus-related scams

April 8th, 20200 WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has warned the general public about scammers preying on the pandemic, and has also launched a website dedicated solely to COVID-19 related scams. Some of the scams uncovered by the agency thus far include promises of free testing kits being delivered overnight to people's...

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Dingell announces timeline for direct stimulus payments to individuals

April 8th, 20200 WASHINGTON, D.C. - On Wednesday, U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Dearborn) announced the federal government’s timeline for issuing direct stimulus payments to individuals. The direct payments were passed by Congress as part of the third coronavirus response bill, the Coronavirus Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The CARES Act...

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