State officials said the delta variant has now been found in more than 50 Michigan counties and the city of Detroit.

Congresswoman Debbie Dingell spoke with Local 4 on Friday following the death of Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon. See what Rep. Dingell had to say in the video interview above. On Thursday, Dec. 17, Sheriff Napoleon died after a monthlong battle with a COVID-19 infection. He was 65 years old. Read: Local, state, federal leaders react to death of Wayne County Sheriff Benny NapoleonMore reactions

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer shared a tearful reaction to the death of friend and Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon during a news conference on Friday. On Thursday, Dec. 17, Sheriff Napoleon died after a monthlong battle with a COVID-19 infection. Sharon, Tiffani and his whole family are in my prayers.” Michigan Gov. Gretchen WhitmerRead: Local, state, federal leaders react to death of Wayne County Sheriff Benny NapoleonMore reactions

Detroit Police Chief James Craig spoke with Local 4 on Friday following the death of Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon. See what Chief Craig had to say in the video interview above. On Thursday, Dec. 17, Sheriff Napoleon died after a monthlong battle with a COVID-19 infection. He was 65 years old. Read: Local, state, federal leaders react to death of Wayne County Sheriff Benny NapoleonMore reactions

Senator Gary Peters spoke with Local 4 on Friday following the death of friend and Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon. See what the senator had to say in the video interview above. On Thursday, Dec. 17, Sheriff Napoleon died after a monthlong battle with a COVID-19 infection. He was 65 years old. Read: Local, state, federal leaders react to death of Wayne County Sheriff Benny NapoleonMore reactions

The head of Detroit’s NAACP chapter Reverend Wendell Anthony spoke with Local 4 on Friday following the death of friend and Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon. See what Reverend Anthony had to say in the video interview above. On Thursday, Dec. 17, Sheriff Napoleon died after a monthlong battle with a COVID-19 infection. He was 65 years old. Read: Local, state, federal leaders react to death of Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon

Sterling Heights community rallies around siblings who lost both parents to COVID-19Published: July 28, 2020, 5:52 pmA family in Sterling Heights is heartbroken -- a brother and two sisters are taking care of each other now after losing their parents to coronavirus (COVID-19).

STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich. A family in Sterling Heights is heartbroken -- a brother and two sisters are taking care of each other now after losing their parents to coronavirus (COVID-19). Nada Niasin and Nameer Ayram escaped persecution in Iraq eight years ago. They wanted a better life for their three children, Nashwan Ismael, Nadeen Ismael and Nanssy Ismael. Two years ago they moved into their new home in Sterling Heights. Their son, Nashwan Ismael, 20, came down with COVID-19 symptoms while his parents were in the hospital.

DETROIT – A Metro Detroit mother and daughter both battled coronavirus (COVID-19) together. She meant a lot to me,” Glenda Johnson said. Johnson and her 83-year-old mother, Linda Hopkins, were both diagnosed with coronavirus. “Detroiters, some of them are not taking it seriously -- and I lost my mother,” Johnson said. Johnson would like to thank doctors and staff Beaumont Hospital for being so accommodating.

LIVONIA, Mich. – The Livonia community is mourning the loss of a former Franklin High School football coach and his wife. Armand Vigna, 84, died Tuesday of coronavirus (COVID-19) -- and just 12 hours later his wife of 61 years, Ruth Vigna, died. Friday night almost felt like a game night -- but the people there were mostly former players and coaches. The school honored Vigna with the marquee lights, field lights and lit the scoreboard up with the final score from the 1975 championship game. One final Friday night lights for the former coach and his wife.

DETROIT – The parents of a 5-year-old girl from Michigan who died due to coronavirus (COVID-19) are sharing their grief publicly. Skylar Herbert is the youngest person to die of coronavirus in Michigan. Prior to her death the youngest person who died from coronavirus in Michigan was 20-years-old. LaVondria Herbert has stayed strong, but it’s tough when she talks about the people she’s strong for. As a Detroit firefighter he’s imploring people to follow the stay-at-home order.

HURON TOWNSHIP, Mich. – It’s been six days since Huron Township firefighter medic Paul Novicki seemingly died out of nowhere. He, you know, yard work -- was very active, loved the outdoors,” said Kristy Novicki, Paul Novicki’s wife. Kristy Novicki believes that only a few weeks before his death Novicki came into contact with coronavirus (COVID-19) while on the job. Which is why, even in his death, Kristy Novicki believes he’s still working for the people. Kristy Novicki said she’s been having an awful time struggling with taking care of everything after her husband’s untimely death.

LAPEER, Mich. – Officials with the Lapeer County Health Department announced Sunday an employee at Thumb Correctional Facility has tested positive for COVID-19. How COVID-19 spreadsPerson-to-person spreadThe virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person. How easily the virus spreadsHow easily a virus spreads from person-to-person can vary. Some viruses are highly contagious (spread easily), like measles, while other viruses do not spread as easily. Prevention and treatmentThere is currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

OAKLAND COUNTY, Mich. – Officials said an Oakland County resident has died due to coronavirus, bringing the state total to four. The man was 50 years old and had underlying health conditions, according to officials. According to a release, there are 202 cases of coronavirus in Oakland County. “This is a tragic loss and we share our heartfelt condolences with the family,” Oakland County Executive David Coulter said. Just minutes after the state’s second coronavirus-related death was confirmed, health officials reported the third death.

WAYNE COUNTY, Mich. – An employee for the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office tested positive for coronavirus Thursday, a county official announced Friday. Wayne County officials said they have only one confirmed case, but have three potential others being tested. How COVID-19 spreadsPerson-to-person spreadThe virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person. How easily the virus spreadsHow easily a virus spreads from person-to-person can vary. Some viruses are highly contagious (spread easily), like measles, while other viruses do not spread as easily.

WAYNE COUNTY, Mich. – A man being held at a Wayne County hospital who tested positive for COVID-19 has died, health officials said. He died early Wednesday morning at a Beaumont Hospital in Wayne County, according to health officials. How easily the virus spreadsHow easily a virus spreads from person-to-person can vary. Some viruses are highly contagious (spread easily), like measles, while other viruses do not spread as easily. MORE: Beaumont Health launches coronavirus hotline for patients with symptomsPeople who think they may have been exposed to COVID-19 should contact their healthcare provider immediately.

DETROIT – The coronavirus outbreak is growing across the U.S., but according to Michigan health officials, there are still no confirmed cases in the state. Results from a patient tested in Ingham County came back negative Saturday afternoon. “I encourage preparation, not panic at this time,” said Ingham County Health Officer Linda S. Vail. As of Saturday, 26 people in Michigan have tested negative for the virus and 97 are being monitored. Nationally, there are more than 400 confirmed cases and 19 deaths.

DETROIT – Two people have died from coronavirus in Florida, officials confirmed Friday. The United States death toll from the virus is now 17. The two people who died in Florida were in their 70s and both had traveled overseas. One of the people was a man who had underlying health issues, officials said. Internationally, there have been more than 100,000 confirmed cases of the virus, which is highly contagious.