Detroit father of 10, soon to be 11, dies from coronavirus (COVID-19)
DETROIT – A Detroit father with 10 children and a pregnant wife died after being admitted to the hospital for the coronavirus (COVID-19).
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Cornelius Watkins, 40, was admitted to Henry Ford Hospital in mid-March with symptoms of COVID-19. He died days later.
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- Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer highlighted a new program to help essential workers receive a college education on Wednesday. Click here to read more.
- Construction in the state of Michigan is set to resume May 7. Click here to read more.
- Dr. Fauci expresses optimism for treating COVID-19 with antiviral drug remdesivir. Click here to read more.
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