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Nightside Report Aug. 24, 2021: Oakland County to require masks in schools, Detroit family demands answers in mother’s disappearance, Fisher Building for sale, storms expected overnight

Here are tonight’s top stories

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Oakland County issues emergency health order requiring masks in schools

DETROIT – The emergency health order requires masks in daycares and elementary, middle, high, and vocational schools regardless of vaccination status to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

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This order comes on the heels of Oakland County returning to an indoor mask requirement for all employees last week regardless of vaccination status.

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The latest: Michigan coronavirus cases up to 933,394; Death toll now at 20,123

Live weather radar: Tracking severe storm, flood advisories across Metro Detroit

4 Fast Facts

  • After tens of thousands of people in Michigan lost power for days following storms in early August, an Ann Arbor council member wants to look into creating a community-owned, nonprofit utility service. Click here to read more.
  • Can you donate blood if you have been vaccinated against COVID? Is there another test for delta variant? Click here to read more.
  • It has been nine years since a Detroit mother of two was last seen. Her family has never stopped working to get answers. Click here to read more.
  • The Fisher Building, one of Detroit’s most iconic Art Deco buildings, is going up for sale after a six-year, $30 million restoration. Click here to read more.

Be Informed

‘We’re still in a pandemic’: Expert shares advice for helping children transition back to in-person learning

Experts have said the first step to creating a smooth transition for children to go back to school this year is to plan ahead and make sure you work together as a family.

Many students feel anxious when they return to school in the fall, but with the added concerns about the COVID pandemic, many parents and students could feel more anxious than usual.

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Meet 2 transplant recipients from Michigan who are sharing their story during National Minority Donor Awareness Month

August is National Minority Donor Awareness Month, which has the goal of bringing awareness to donation and transplantation in multicultural communities.

It’s an initiative between the National Organ, Eye and Tissue Donation Multicultural Action Group (NMAG) aimed at improving the quality of life of diverse communities. They hope to create a positive culture for organ, eye and tissue donation.

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University of Michigan students arrive to The One housing center to discover townhomes not ready

Dozens of University of Michigan students were told they can’t move in yet when they arrived at The One student housing center on Tuesday (Aug. 24).

An international student told Local 4 he was able to extend his stay at a nearby Airbnb until The One could get him into a hotel, but a room isn’t available until the end of the month.

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