Is Michigan Gov. Whitmer planning more restrictions after COVID-19 outbreaks in Lansing Region?
DETROIT – As coronavirus (COVID-19) cases continue to spike in areas around Michigan, the governor was asked what it would take for her to issue more restrictions and closures in the state, and specifically, the Lansing Region.
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“Given the increase in COVID-19 cases in the Lansing area ... what would it take for you to issue further restrictions or closure to certain businesses or sectors in our region, and do you have any plans to do so?”
Michigan coronavirus (COVID-19) cases up to 113,863; Death toll now at 6,623
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Metro Detroit weather: Warm Wednesday evening ahead of a few showers tonight
It still feels like summer as we sit down to dinner in Detroit and Southeast Michigan. Smoke continues to drift heads. A cold front will be weak enough to bring us scattered light showers tonight, but strong enough to make it feel like fall tomorrow.
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- A Washtenaw County deputy has been shot at an active police scene on Wednesday afternoon, according to authorities. Click here to read more.
- A 2-month-old Michigan child has reportedly died from coronavirus (COVID-19). Officials from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) said Wednesday that the child is the youngest person they know of to die from the virus. Click here to read more.
- A barricaded situation that stretched on for more than 24 hours on Detroit’s west side ended with the gunman dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. Click here to read more.
- Local 4 has obtained the 911 call from the moment workers at a funeral home realized a Southfield girl who had been declared dead was still alive and breathing. Click here to read more.
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