ANN ARBOR – Kevin Leeser has been active in organizing donations of PPE since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, and now that includes cleaning supplies. Leeser, who launched Operation Face Shield Ann Arbor, recently donated 500 face shields to the Lakota people in South Dakota who have experienced high case numbers. After they asked for cleaning supplies for their quarantined members, Leeser decided to rally the local community to donate supplies, which he is delivering himself this week. Read: Ann Arbor’s Operation Face Shield surpasses 50K donationsFor those who wish to donate funds, tax deductible donations can still be made to “Operation Face Shield” via CashApp. Local businesses Jerusalem Garden and Stadium Hardware donated supplies over the weekend.

DETROIT Many people are cleaning more often to prevent the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), but the products used could be harmful. Experts said there are hidden dangers in things from wipes with bleach, to sprays, even alcohol and hand sanitizer. She often talks to parents about ways to keep their children safe at home, especially now when were all focused on cleaning and sanitizing. Since this past spring, the Michigan Poison Control Center has seen a spike in childrens cases involving cleaning products and children -- especially hand sanitizers. The expert said to always keep the original labels on your cleaning products instead of storing them in clear jars or containers.