Beaumont Wayne Hospital temporarily closes after discharging, transferring coronavirus (COVID-19) patients
DETROIT – Beaumont Wayne currently has no patients, the hospital system announced Wednesday.
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According to officials, the remaining coronavirus (COVID-19) patients were discharged or transferred to other hospitals Tuesday.
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- Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is standing by her coronavirus (COVID-19) stay-at-home order despite thousands of protesters rallying for hours in the state’s capital. Click here to read more.
- Michigan representatives Debbie Dingell and Rashida Tlaib condemned Beaumont’s decision to temporarily shutter its Wayne hospital. Click here to read more.
- At least 9,000 healthcare workers have been confirmed to have COVID-19 nationwide. Click here to read more.
- A warning was issued Wednesday about humans using a heartworm drug to prevent or treat coronavirus (COVID-19). Click here to read more.
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