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Ann Arbor schools strongly urging students, staff to wear masks upon return from winter break
Read full article: Ann Arbor schools strongly urging students, staff to wear masks upon return from winter breakAAPS is recommending all students, teachers and staff wear face masks for two weeks following winter break.
University of Michigan experts: Masks still effective way to stay healthy during ‘tripledemic’ viral season
Read full article: University of Michigan experts: Masks still effective way to stay healthy during ‘tripledemic’ viral seasonWearing face masks around others still proves to be one of the most effective ways to avoid getting sick, say researchers at U-M.
Washtenaw County moved to “high” community COVID-19 level, says Health Department
Read full article: Washtenaw County moved to “high” community COVID-19 level, says Health DepartmentWashtenaw County has been bumped up to the “high” COVID-19 community level, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Washtenaw County returns to “low” COVID risk level, according to Health Department
Read full article: Washtenaw County returns to “low” COVID risk level, according to Health DepartmentWashtenaw County has once again been downgraded to a “low” community COVID-19 level on Friday, according to the Washtenaw County Health Department.
CDC recommends masks in Metro Detroit amid ‘high’ COVID spread
Read full article: CDC recommends masks in Metro Detroit amid ‘high’ COVID spreadSeveral Metro Detroit counties have been upgraded to a “high” COVID-19 risk category and are being urged to practice mask wearing in public by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Concerns over Michigan’s rising COVID numbers ramp up as Thanksgiving nears
Read full article: Concerns over Michigan’s rising COVID numbers ramp up as Thanksgiving nearsMichigan health leaders say the state is heading in the wrong direction, and they’re concerned that the situation could get worse during the holiday season.
Michigan health officials: Face masks recommended at all indoor gatherings amid COVID surge
Read full article: Michigan health officials: Face masks recommended at all indoor gatherings amid COVID surgeMichigan health officials are recommending anyone above the age of 2 to wear a face mask while gathering indoors during the holiday season as the state battles the worst coronavirus spread in the nation.
Two festive performances coming to Ann Arbor’s Hill Auditorium this holiday season
Read full article: Two festive performances coming to Ann Arbor’s Hill Auditorium this holiday seasonFrom big band tunes to a beloved holiday favorite, Hill Auditorium will host two memorable shows during the holidays.
‘Most COVID deaths and hospitalizations are preventable,’ says Washtenaw County
Read full article: ‘Most COVID deaths and hospitalizations are preventable,’ says Washtenaw CountyIn a COVID-19 video update delivered on Wednesday, Loveluck shared news about the ongoing pandemic within the county, which was moved to a “high” level of community transmission.
Ingham County issues mask mandate for all schools
Read full article: Ingham County issues mask mandate for all schoolsThe Ingham County Health Department issued two public health orders Thursday including one that mandates the use of face masks inside school buildings and during other educational settings.
Get Caught Up: A look at Michigan school mask mandates for 2021-22 academic year
Read full article: Get Caught Up: A look at Michigan school mask mandates for 2021-22 academic yearWe have been tracking the evolving responses to the call for masks inside Michigan school buildings as students and teachers head back into classrooms for the start of the 2021-22 academic year.
Clintondale superintendent’s mask mandate reversed by school board vote
Read full article: Clintondale superintendent’s mask mandate reversed by school board vote"The Board’s decision to recommend masks for our students and staff was based solely on the CDC’s return-to-school guidelines, which is not a health mandate."
Mask mandate issued for Hartland elementary school following positive COVID tests
Read full article: Mask mandate issued for Hartland elementary school following positive COVID testsA Hartland elementary school has issued a mask mandate after several students have reportedly tested positive for COVID-19.
Get Caught Up: Michigan schools receive updated COVID guidance for return to in-person learning
Read full article: Get Caught Up: Michigan schools receive updated COVID guidance for return to in-person learningMichigan has revealed its updated COVID-19 safety guidelines to protect students from the virus when they return to in-person learning.
Get Caught Up: How new CDC mask guidelines for vaccinated affects Michigan
Read full article: Get Caught Up: How new CDC mask guidelines for vaccinated affects MichiganThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reversed course Tuesday on some masking guidelines, recommending that even vaccinated people return to wearing masks indoors in parts of the U.S. where the coronavirus is surging.
People with hearing loss face additional challenges as they navigate COVID pandemic
Read full article: People with hearing loss face additional challenges as they navigate COVID pandemicThe most effective way to stop the spread of coronavirus is wearing a mask, but you may have noticed it can be more difficult to communicate with each other when our mouths behind one.
Book a private playtime at Ann Arbor’s Hands-On Museum with your pod
Read full article: Book a private playtime at Ann Arbor’s Hands-On Museum with your podANN ARBOR – It’s been a long year of closures, and one group that has felt it the most is parents. Luckily, the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum has begun offering reservations for pods of up to 25 people to come and enjoy the beloved children’s museum. How it works:Each pod pays a set price for a group up to 25 people (including babies). To qualify, the registrant must be an EBT or WIC card holder. The card must be shown to museum staff on the day of their reservation.
New CDC research suggests double-masking boosts protection against COVID
Read full article: New CDC research suggests double-masking boosts protection against COVIDThe CDC tested two different mask modifications -- putting a three-layered cloth mask over a surgical mask and “knotting and tucking,” where someone knots the ear loops of a surgical mask and tuck in the excess material to reduce the gaps on the side of the face. AdCDC director Dr. Rochelle Walensky discussed the new research designed to evaluate different strategies to improve masks’ ability to block particles. Putting a cloth mask over the surgical mask and knotting and tucking the mask both boosted protection. “Based on this new information, the CDC is updating the mask information for the public on the CDC website to provide new options on how to improve mask fit,” Walensky said. The new options include wearing a mask with a moldable nose wire or wearing a cloth mask over a surgical mask.
Washtenaw County Health Department holding free mask pick up events
Read full article: Washtenaw County Health Department holding free mask pick up eventsMasks will be available for those who were able to reserve masks ahead of time for this date. The Washtenaw County Health Department will be giving away free KN95 adult masks and children’s masks at two upcoming events. Adult KN95 masks and single-use children’s mask packs will be available for pick up. Adult masks come in sealed packs of five and children’s masks come in sealed packs of 10. “Reduce your risk of being exposed to COVID-19 by wearing a mask when out in public.”The website to reserve masks has been disabled.
Congress members could face $1,000 fine for not wearing a face mask under proposed legislation
Read full article: Congress members could face $1,000 fine for not wearing a face mask under proposed legislationA second Democratic member of the House who was forced to go into lockdown during last weeks violent protest has tested positive for COVID-19. Rep. Pramila Jayapal of Washington says she has tested positive. She criticized Republican members of Congress who declined to wear a mask when it was offered to them. (Graeme Jennings/Pool via AP)Lawmakers are proposing that members of Congress should be fined if they do not wear a face mask on Capitol grounds after several representatives tested positive for COVID-19 this week. The legislation comes after multiple lawmakers tested positive for the virus this week following the attack on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 -- a potential super-spreader event.
Michigan COVID restrictions: MDHHS issues clarification for cosmetology, barbering
Read full article: Michigan COVID restrictions: MDHHS issues clarification for cosmetology, barberingThe Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) issued a clarification about face masks being required at cosmetology and barbering facilities. MDHHS is stressing that such personal care facilities -- hair salons, barbers, spas, facial boutiques, etc. -- must require clients to wear a face mask at all times. If a face mask cannot be worn, the service cannot be provided at this time. Read more from the CDC: Wearing of face masks while on public conveyances and at stations, ports, and similar transportation hubs
Michigan Medicine joins country’s top hospitals in #MaskUp campaign as COVID-19 surges nationwide
Read full article: Michigan Medicine joins country’s top hospitals in #MaskUp campaign as COVID-19 surges nationwideANN ARBOR – Michigan Medicine has partnered with about 100 of the country’s top health care systems urging Americans to mask up as COVID-19 cases reach record-breaking highs. Over the past two weeks, more than 900 medical workers at Mayo Clinic tested positive for COVID-19. The message reads:“As the top nationally-ranked hospitals, we know it’s tough that we all need to do our part and keep wearing masks. However now is exactly the wrong time to let up,” Marschall S. Runge, CEO of Michigan Medicine and dean of the U-M Medical School said in a statement. “But for now, we have to use the tools that we know work: wearing masks, staying socially distant and washing hands.
New studies confirm importance of mask use amid COVID pandemic
Read full article: New studies confirm importance of mask use amid COVID pandemicIn the outbreak on the USS Theodore Roosevelt -- a close quarters, high-risk environment -- wearing a mask reduced the risk of becoming infected by 70%. The benefits of wearing masks really highlight the risks of getting together with others to eat and drink when you can’t wear a mask. Likewise small gatherings can pose a big risk because people are less likely to wear a mask around people they know well. The c-d-c has been late to support universal mask wearing. The delay the CDC had in supporting universal mask wearing helped the virus spread, but we can change that now.
Menards security guards faces charges in 2nd incident involving injured customers
Read full article: Menards security guards faces charges in 2nd incident involving injured customersLIVONIA, Mich. – A store security guard was charged with assault and it appears it may not be an isolated incident. It’s the same security guard who was involved in an incident Aug. 8, in which a customer at a Menards store said his leg was broken over a dispute over wearing a mask. He said he could have been seriously hurt when he was thrown into the air and onto the floor by a security guard at the Livonia Menards. He said the security guard cursed at him for trying to exit through the entrance. RELATED: Man says Menards security guard in Livonia broke his leg for not wearing mask despite medical reason“What was Menards thinking keeping him there?"
Twitter blocks tweet from Trump adviser downplaying masks
Read full article: Twitter blocks tweet from Trump adviser downplaying masksNEW YORK – Twitter blocked a post Sunday from an adviser to President Donald Trump who suggested that masks do not work to stop the spread of the coronavirus. Scott Atlas, who joined the White House in August as a science adviser, had tweeted “Masks work? The tweet violated a Twitter policy that prohibits sharing false or misleading misinformation about COVID-19 that could lead to harm, a company spokesperson said. The policy bans statements that have been confirmed to be false or misleading by experts such as public health authorities. Researchers have concluded that masks can control the spread of the virus, and public health experts have urged the public to wear them.
Updated emergency order maintains coronavirus restrictions in Wayne County
Read full article: Updated emergency order maintains coronavirus restrictions in Wayne CountyWayne County health officials issued a new emergency order Friday that outlines updates to emergency public health orders issued last week amid the coronavirus pandemic. Wayne County Public Health Officer Carol Austerberry issued an emergency epidemic order Friday that mimics coronavirus restrictions established in a statewide emergency health order issued by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) on Oct. 9. “These orders are science-based measures intended to keep Wayne County residents safe and healthy during the pandemic. Businesses under the jurisdiction of the county’s health department are also required to continue screening employees for COVID-19 symptoms. Orders issued by the Wayne County Health Department are not in effect in the city of Detroit, as the city is governed by its own health department.
Charges dropped against Westland man who accused Menards security guard of breaking his leg over mask policy
Read full article: Charges dropped against Westland man who accused Menards security guard of breaking his leg over mask policyLIVONIA, Mich. – The case of an alleged assault over a mask mandate that occurred at a Menards store in Livonia has been dismissed. Though he was the one charged, Blake claims that a Menards security guard broke his leg for not wearing a mask into the Livonia store, despite having a medical reason not to wear one. Blake says on August 8 the security guard broke his leg during a takedown after notifying him that he had to wear a mask in the store. The customer said he tried to explain to the security guard that he had a health issue, but couldn’t get a word in before the guard got in his face. The security guard told police that he informed Blake of the policy, but Blake said that was not true.
Ingham County issues emergency orders to maintain ‘COVID-19 protections’ following Michigan Supreme Court’s ruling
Read full article: Ingham County issues emergency orders to maintain ‘COVID-19 protections’ following Michigan Supreme Court’s rulingLANSING, Mich. – New emergency orders issued Sunday will require Ingham County residents to continue following coronavirus safety requirements, regardless of the Michigan Supreme Court’s ruling on Gov. Ingham County Health Officer Linda Vail issued four new emergency orders on Sunday to “keep several COVID-19 protections in place” just after the state Supreme Court struck down Gov. “Protecting Ingham County residents is a responsibility that I take very seriously. Ingham County’s four new emergency orders can be viewed at the following links: Ingham2020-21, Ingham2020-22, Ingham2020-23, Ingham2020-24. The Ingham County Health Department said Sunday that Vail has the authority to issue the orders under Michigan Law MCL 333.2453.
Poll: Will you wear a face mask in Michigan if you’re not legally required to?
Read full article: Poll: Will you wear a face mask in Michigan if you’re not legally required to?The Michigan Supreme Court decided Friday that a law from 1945 is unconstitutional, impacting months of orders made by Gov. According to the court, those orders are no longer enforceable. Whitmer says her existing orders will remain in effect for at least 21 days, but some are arguing that Whitmer has no legal basis to continue enforcing emergency orders following the court’s decision. We want to know: As a Michigan resident, will you continue to wear a face mask in public spaces to prevent the spread of COVID-19 -- even if you are not required to by law? Take the quick poll below, then tell us why:Read more
Face mask check: Are you being hygienic enough?
Read full article: Face mask check: Are you being hygienic enough?By now, wearing a face mask when you’re out and about or around crowds of people should be nothing new. Here’s what the WHO had to say about using a fabric mask:Wash your hands before putting on the mask. If you need to use the mask again, hold it at the elastic loops when removing it from the bag. If hot water is not available, wash the mask in soap or detergent and room-temperature water, followed by either boiling the mask for 1 minute OR; by soaking the mask in 0.1% chlorine for 1 minute and thoroughly rinsing the mask with room-temperature water (there should not be any toxic residue of chlorine on the mask). Make sure you’re continuing to socially distance yourself from people who aren’t in your household, keep washing those hands and try to avoid touching your face as much as possible.
Whitmer clarifies order: Masks not required for all sports in Michigan
Read full article: Whitmer clarifies order: Masks not required for all sports in MichiganGretchen Whitmer late Wednesday clarified her order requiring masks in organized sports, saying they must be worn in training and competition only when athletes cannot consistently keep 6 feet apart. The measure explicitly mentions football, soccer and volleyball as sports where face coverings are a must due to the coronavirus pandemic. But it also now exempts sports in which athletes can keep distance except for occasional and fleeting moments such as tennis, golf, cross country, baseball and softball. Earlier this week, state House Speaker Lee Chatfield, a Republican, criticized requiring children participating in outdoor sports to wear face coverings. Whitmer, in a statement, said the virus is easily spread through airborne particles and can affect everyone differently.
11 pop culture face masks that would be fun to wear in public
Read full article: 11 pop culture face masks that would be fun to wear in publicWhether you like it or not, wearing a face mask in public has become the new norm when it comes to protecting yourself and others from COVID-19. Disposable face masks work great, but with no design whatsoever. (Whiskey and Zen/Etsy)Who wouldn’t love a face mask from the Rose Apothecary in Schitt’s Creek? This face mask hopefully will give people at the grocery store a chuckle. Wear a face mask around your friends and family to protect them from COVID-19, plus make some people smile with this “Golden Girls” tribute.
BBB warns of online face mask retailer Hyperfavor
Read full article: BBB warns of online face mask retailer HyperfavorBetter Business Bureau is warning consumers that it has received 61 Complaints and 56 negative Customer Reviews for online retailer, Hyperfavor. The business, which claims to be based out of Sheridan, Wyoming, operates the website, hyperfavor.com, where it sells themed and customizable apparel- including a wide assortment of cloth face coverings. Complainants also allege receiving tracking numbers that appear to be fraudulent or that never update. After reaching out to Hyperfavor, they received responses saying the order would be shipped in a few days. The company currently has an F rating based on the volume of complaints received and their failure to respond to the majority of them.
Asia shares mixed after tech rally takes S&P 500 near record
Read full article: Asia shares mixed after tech rally takes S&P 500 near recordA man wearing a face mask walks past a bank's electronic board showing the Hong Kong share index at Hong Kong Stock Exchange Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020. Shares were mixed in Asia on Tuesday, after buying of technology stocks nudged the S&P 500 closer to the record high it set in February before the pandemic crunched the global economy. (AP Photo/Vincent Yu)
MI Mask Aid initiative to provide 4 million face masks to vulnerable communities
Read full article: MI Mask Aid initiative to provide 4 million face masks to vulnerable communitiesLANSING, Mich. Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced Friday a new initiative that will provide free face masks to vulnerable populations amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Vulnerable populations may have difficulties buying masks and our schools need face coverings to keep students, staff and community members safe. Face masks have been scientifically proven to significantly reduce a persons chance of spreading COVID-19, officials say. (MDHHS)Michiganders in need can obtain a free face mask a distribution location near them. Whitmer and other Michigan officials have been pushing for residents to wear face coverings amid the pandemic through the Mask Up Michigan initiative.
Video: Man trashes Highland Park liquor store over reported face mask dispute
Read full article: Video: Man trashes Highland Park liquor store over reported face mask disputeHIGHLAND PARK, Mich. Video captured a man trash Azzos Liquor in Highland Park after the store owner claims he was turned away for not wearing a mask Sunday. The surveillance video captures a man in a white shirt holding a bag over his mouth. When he approaches the counter, the owner turns the man away for not wearing a real mask and the man angrily storms out of the store. If youre against wearing a mask, dont take it out on a store. The mask order is still in place for anyone indoors and the fine for not wearing a mask is $500.
Wall Street rallies again; S&P 500 pulls within 2% of record
Read full article: Wall Street rallies again; S&P 500 pulls within 2% of recordA currency trader wearing a face mask walks near the screen showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) at the foreign exchange dealing room in Seoul, South Korea, Thursday, Aug. 6, 2020. Stocks were mixed in Asia on Thursday despite strong gains overnight on Wall Street, where the rally just kept on rolling. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)
Man assaults Detroit gas station clerk after being asked to wear face mask, police say
Read full article: Man assaults Detroit gas station clerk after being asked to wear face mask, police sayOfficials say at around 10:57 a.m. the man entered a gas station in the 2000 block of East Jefferson Avenue without wearing a face mask. When an employee told the man that a face mask was required to receive service, he became enraged and began making threats, police say. Officials say the man then pushed in the security screen window that separates the employee from the customers. The employee was struck in the body by the screen window, according to police. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Detroit Police Department’s 7th precinct at 313-596-5740 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak Up.
Man removed from Delta flight after mask dispute
Read full article: Man removed from Delta flight after mask disputeDETROIT Todd Benson and his family witnessed turbulence before their flight could even take off from Aruba to Atlanta. He was yelling, I have it on I have it on, and he was talking about his mask. The Delta flight attendant was requesting that he put it on properly, said Benson. RELATED: Passengers removed from Detroit plane for not wearing mask, flight delayedApparently this man was kicked off the plane following a meltdown -- all over being asked to correct his mask. RELATED: What Delta Airlines is doing to continue protecting passengers from COVID-19Its just a mask.
Man who allegedly punched Utica restaurant workers after asking him to wear a face mask arrested
Read full article: Man who allegedly punched Utica restaurant workers after asking him to wear a face mask arrestedUTICA, Mich. A suspect has been arrested following an altercation in Macomb County between restaurant staff and a customer after the customer was asked to wear a face covering. A man allegedly assaulted a manager and bartender at Black Rock Bar & Grill in Utica on July 10 after being asked to put on a face mask to comply with their coronavirus (COVID-19) safety protocols. The suspect in question entered the restaurant with a group of eight more people -- none of them complying with social distancing or face covering requirements, officials said. When the group headed to the bar, staff asked the group to return to the lobby and put on face masks. Most of the group complied, but one man became infuriated and began verbally assaulting the female staff members.
Passengers removed from Detroit plane for not wearing mask, flight delayed
Read full article: Passengers removed from Detroit plane for not wearing mask, flight delayedDETROIT A Delta flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport was delayed for about an hour Thursday when two people refused to wear a mask. RELATED: What Delta Airlines is doing to continue protecting passengers from COVID-19According to someone on the flight, the plane was taxiing and about to take off when two passengers refused to put their masks on. The plane turned around and the two passengers were removed from the flight. A representative with Delta Airlines said flight 1227 from Detroit to Atlanta had to return to the gate when two customers were not complying with crew instructions and were removed due to not following Deltas mask requirement.
Asia shares rise on vaccine hopes, tech rally on Wall Street
Read full article: Asia shares rise on vaccine hopes, tech rally on Wall StreetA man wearing a face mask looks at an electronic stock board showing Japan's Nikkei 225 index at a securities firm in Tokyo Wednesday, July 22, 2020. Shares were mixed in Asia on Wednesday, with Australias benchmark down more than 1% on reports of a sharp rise in coronavirus cases in the Melbourne area. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
911 call paints chaotic picture after man was stabbed over mask dispute in Eaton County
Read full article: 911 call paints chaotic picture after man was stabbed over mask dispute in Eaton CountyEATON COUNTY, Mich. – Local 4 Defenders obtained a recording of the 911 call that led to a deadly confrontation Tuesday in the Lansing area between a sheriff’s deputy and a man armed with a knife. The armed man is accused of stabbing a customer at a Quality Dairy store in Dimondale during an argument over wearing a mask. “A customer just stabbed another customer over a mask and then took off out of the parking lot,” the clerk told 911. Whitmer can’t understand violence ‘over wearing piece of cloth on your face’An Eaton County Sheriff’s deputy found Ruis and initiate a traffic stop. The clerk told dispatch the man was stabbed in the neck repeatedly.
Macomb County Sheriff will enforce Michigan mask requirement, won’t write tickets
Read full article: Macomb County Sheriff will enforce Michigan mask requirement, won’t write ticketsMACOMB COUNTY, Mich. – Monday in Michigan marked the first day that Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s new face mask requirement went into effect -- making it a misdemeanor to refuse wearing one in enclosed public spaces. Macomb County Sheriff Anthony Wickersham is on board with the requirement, urging people to wear face masks and businesses to require them. Whitmer, the department just doesn’t have the resources to respond to every complaint about people not complying with the mask requirement. Hackel believes the new mask requirement is a knee-jerk reaction to recent events, and that it is not democratic. As of Monday, Michigan is reporting 69,722 COVID-19 cases and 6,075 deaths -- and increase of 384 new cases and seven deaths since Sunday.
Michigan officials: Face mask exempt cards illegitimate
Read full article: Michigan officials: Face mask exempt cards illegitimateLANSING, Mich. Michigan officials are warning of fake face mask exempt cards that have been circulated by some groups in an effort to bypass wearing face coverings in businesses and locations where they are required amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. These groups are trying to spread misinformation about the use of face coverings, and the unfortunate outcome is that they are also endangering the lives of many people, Nessel said. COVID-19 cases have been increasing at a more rapid rate than previous weeks in Michigan and across the country. The chart shows a high risk of COVID-19 transmission when no face coverings are worn, and the least risk of transmission when coverings are worn by both parties. (MDHHS)Click here to learn more about face coverings and their effectiveness for slowing the spread of COVID-19 from the CDC.
Trump wears mask in public for first time during pandemic
Read full article: Trump wears mask in public for first time during pandemicPresident Donald Trump wears a mask as he walks down the hallway during his visit to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Md., Saturday, July 11, 2020. Trump flew by helicopter to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in suburban Washington to meet wounded servicemembers and health care providers caring for COVID-19 patients. I think it's expected to wear a mask.Trump was wearing a mask in Walter Reed's hallway as he began his visit. Trump, however, has declined to wear a mask at news conferences, coronavirus task force updates, rallies and other public events. The only time Trump has been known to wear a mask was during a private part of a tour of a Ford plant in Michigan.
How to avoid breakouts from wearing a mask
Read full article: How to avoid breakouts from wearing a maskDETROIT Some people are reporting having skin issues that could be linked to the frequent use of masks amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Medical experts all agree wearing a mask is critically important, but wearing a mask -- especially the same one over and over -- can create skin issues. The best advice is to clean your mask. If you cant do that regularly, wear a disposable mask and see your doctor if your skin issue becomes a real problem. You can watch Hank Winchesters full story in the video posted above.
Authorities unsure who would be responsible to enforce potential Michigan mask law
Read full article: Authorities unsure who would be responsible to enforce potential Michigan mask lawDETROIT Governor Gretchen Whitmer reiterated Thursday that residents are required to wear a mask in all enclosed public spaces. The order is voluntary compliance, but Whitmer said she might impose stricter mask laws amid a spike in coronavirus cases and mounting evidence that some residents arent taking precautions seriously. MORE: Tracking daily new COVID-19 cases in MichiganIn the event of a statewide crackdown, will law enforcement be willing to enforce the law? He said wearing a mask inside is important, but doesnt believe with putting mask enforcement on deputies and local police. More information on coronavirus (COVID-19):
Westside Farmers Market returns to Ann Arbors west side July 9
Read full article: Westside Farmers Market returns to Ann Arbors west side July 9ANN ARBOR, Mich. On July 9, the Westside Farmers Market will return to the parking lot of Zingermans Roadhouse for its 15th season. From 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. every Thursday until Oct. 8, community members can stop by the farmers market to pick up locally grown produce and to meet Michigan farmers and vendors. We are incredibly excited to be bringing our farmers market back to the Ann Arbor community for the fifteenth year, said Alexander Steward, director of the Westside Farmers Market in a statement. Parking in the Zingermans Roadhouse lot is free. Founded in 2005, the Westside Farmers Market accepts food access programs including SNAP cards, Double Up Food Bucks, Senior Project Fresh and WIC Project Fresh.
Canton Farmers Market 2020 season: Vendors, staff required to wear masks
Read full article: Canton Farmers Market 2020 season: Vendors, staff required to wear masksCANTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. The Canton Farmers Market will be back Sunday, July 12 at Preservation Park (located at 500 N. Ridge Road in Canton Township) while the coronavirus pandemic continues. All vendors and farmers market staff will be required to wear face masks and market-goers are strongly encouraged to don protective face-coverings.Organizers also say the market shopping area will be fenced off with only one entrance and exit, located off of Ridge Road. With current Michigan gathering size limitations in place, market-goers may be asked to cue and wait before accessing the market grounds depending on crowd sizes. The Canton Farmers Market will be open each Sunday from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. through October 25, 2020, and will feature a variety of local produce. Expected items for the first market include: beets, berries, broccoli, apples, cabbage, carrots, cucumber, eggplant and more.
Get the health care you need when you need it
Read full article: Get the health care you need when you need itThe advertiser paid a fee to promote this sponsored article and may have influenced or authored the content. This article is sponsored by Beaumont Health. Many people are neglecting to visit the emergency department for fears of COVID. Dr. Ditkoff wants you to know that you should not hesitate to visit the emergency department if you have a serious medical condition. If you do not have any COVID symptoms, based on your screening, you will be moved to a separate area than people with COVID symptoms.
How to improve your mask breath
Read full article: How to improve your mask breathMost of us have accepted the fact that some form of face coverings will be around for the foreseeable future. But have you noticed your breath doesnt smell that fresh behind your mask? Hes our medical expert and an emergency room doctor, and hell explain exactly whats to blame. Hell show you how to make it much better so you can tolerate those times when you need to wear your mask. Watch his report tomorrow (Wednesday, June 24) on Local 4 News Today at 6 a.m.
AMC Theatres has plan to reopen amid pandemic without masks required
Read full article: AMC Theatres has plan to reopen amid pandemic without masks requiredAMC Theatres, the countrys largest movie theater chain, says while it will implement other sanitation and safety measures, masks will not be required when theaters reopen. Adam Aron, chief executive of AMC Entertainment Holdings, said the company did not want to be drawn into a political controversy." We thought it might be counterproductive if we forced mask wearing on those people who believe strongly that it is not necessary, said Aron. AMC is implementing its AMC Safe and Clean health and sanitation program that will include:Capping theater attendance at 30%Cleaning theaters after every movieLimiting the concession stand menuImproving the theater ventilation systemsAMC has 600 theater locations in the U.S. Meanwhile, medical experts and doctors are calling for people to wear a mask in public whenever its not possible to practice social distancing -- staying 6 feet apart.
New platform to connect reopening Michigan businesses with protective equipment suppliers
Read full article: New platform to connect reopening Michigan businesses with protective equipment suppliersA new online portal from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation is helping businesses secure personal protective equipment (PPE) for employees as businesses start to reopen around the state amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. MORE: Heres everything thats reopening this week across entire state of MichiganThe free COVID-19 Procurement Platform connects businesses in need of PPE with businesses that have the supplier capacity to meet their demand, officials said. Both businesses who are in need of PPE and those who are able to supply it are encouraged to use the platform. Officials say they are verifying the legitimacy of PPE suppliers requesting to be on the portal. Click here to visit the COVID-19 Procurement Platform.
Oakland County announces new coronavirus protocols
Read full article: Oakland County announces new coronavirus protocolsOAKLAND COUNTY, Mich. Anyone entering an Oakland County government building beginning May 26 will have their temperature checked and must wear a face covering before entering as the county begins a gradual restoration of operations that were restricted in response to the coronavirus pandemic. County Executive David Coulter said the health monitoring and facial covering requirements are among the more visible policies instituted in all county buildings to help ensure the safety of county employees and visitors to county buildings. This is the new normal for the foreseeable future.During the states stay-at-home order county government services were provided online, through virtual appointments and with county employees equipped to telework. Starting on May 26, the county will begin a phased return to onsite services with new safety protocols in place. Oakland County Circuit Court and most other district courts will continue to do the bulk of their work using video conferencing.
How to help you children feel more comfortable wearing a mask
Read full article: How to help you children feel more comfortable wearing a maskHow to help you children feel more comfortable wearing a maskPublished: May 14, 2020, 6:01 pmWearing masks in public is the new normal for all of us and it can take some getting used to.
Disney selling face masks with beloved characters, donating proceeds to charity
Read full article: Disney selling face masks with beloved characters, donating proceeds to charityNow that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is recommending people wear cloth face coverings in public settings, Disney is getting in on the face mask game, and making masks featuring your favorite Disney characters. Disney said the company would donate all profits from the sales in the U.S. of Disney’s cloth face masks to Medshare, now through Sept. 30. That’s right, you can have Baby Yoda on your face mask while you grocery shop at Trader Joe’s. In addition to donating the proceeds of these colorful masks, Disney said it will donate 1 million cloth face masks to children and families in vulnerable communities across the United States. From Elsa, Anna, Buzz and Woody, there is a face mask for every Disney fan.