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Michigan data shows schools are leading source of new COVID cases
Read full article: Michigan data shows schools are leading source of new COVID casesโWeโre engaged in a trade-off right now,โ Dr. Navin said. โWe know that school is good for kids, we know COVID is bad for kids and weโve decided that a little bit of COVID is the price worth paying to have kids in school.โ
Health experts warn not to use Ivermectin for COVID treatment, prevention
Read full article: Health experts warn not to use Ivermectin for COVID treatment, preventionThe only approved treatments for COVID are the antiviral drug Remdesivir and monoclonal antibodies, but the best protection against the virus is -- and always has been -- getting vaccinated.
Hearing over Michigan bill to ban vaccine, mask mandates filled with misinformation, conspiracy theories, outright lies
Read full article: Hearing over Michigan bill to ban vaccine, mask mandates filled with misinformation, conspiracy theories, outright liesHouse Bill 4471 is opposed by seven major business and health groups.
Lansing hearing over Michigan House Bill 4471 filled with misinformation, conspiracy theories, outright lies
Read full article: Lansing hearing over Michigan House Bill 4471 filled with misinformation, conspiracy theories, outright liesHouse Bill 4471 is opposed by seven major business and health groups.
Get Caught Up: Who can enter Michiganโs COVID vaccine sweepstakes, how to sign up, prize list, full details
Read full article: Get Caught Up: Who can enter Michiganโs COVID vaccine sweepstakes, how to sign up, prize list, full detailsGov. Gretchen Whitmer broke down the details of Michiganโs new COVID vaccine sweepstakes, including who can enter, how to sign up, what prizes are available and more.
Michigan announces COVID cases, deaths will only be updated on Tuesdays, Fridays
Read full article: Michigan announces COVID cases, deaths will only be updated on Tuesdays, FridaysThe state of Michigan announced that it will only update the COVID-19 case and death totals on Tuesdays and Fridays going forward.
Hereโs the link, phone number to register for Michiganโs COVID vaccine sweepstakes
Read full article: Hereโs the link, phone number to register for Michiganโs COVID vaccine sweepstakesGov. Gretchen Whitmer broke down the details of Michiganโs new COVID vaccine sweepstakes, including who can enter, how to sign up, what prizes are available and more.
Michigan COVID vaccine sweepstakes: Who can enter, how to sign up, prize list, full details
Read full article: Michigan COVID vaccine sweepstakes: Who can enter, how to sign up, prize list, full detailsGov. Gretchen Whitmer broke down the details of Michiganโs new COVID vaccine sweepstakes, including who can enter, how to sign up, what prizes are available and more.
11 takeaways from Gov. Whitmerโs briefing as Michigan officially lifts COVID restrictions
Read full article: 11 takeaways from Gov. Whitmerโs briefing as Michigan officially lifts COVID restrictionsMichigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer held a briefing Tuesday to officially lift the stateโs COVID restrictions and fully reopen for the first time in about 15 months.
Live stream: Gov. Whitmer holds news briefing as Michigan lifts COVID restrictions
Read full article: Live stream: Gov. Whitmer holds news briefing as Michigan lifts COVID restrictionsMichigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer held a news conference Tuesday afternoon as the state lifts nearly all COVID-19 restrictions after more than 15 months.
Everything you should know before Gov. Whitmerโs briefing to fully reopen Michigan
Read full article: Everything you should know before Gov. Whitmerโs briefing to fully reopen MichiganGov. Gretchen Whitmer is set to hold a briefing today as the state of Michigan reopens to full capacity and drops its COVID-19 mask and gathering restrictions.
Monday is last day for most COVID restrictions in Michigan
Read full article: Monday is last day for most COVID restrictions in MichiganMonday is the last day that COVID-19 capacity limits and masking requirements will be in effect in Michigan, about 15 months after the first restrictions were put in place.
Get Caught Up: Michigan to lift all COVID restrictions on capacity, masks, gatherings June 22
Read full article: Get Caught Up: Michigan to lift all COVID restrictions on capacity, masks, gatherings June 22Michigan is lifting all of its COVID restrictions for capacity, masks and gatherings next week, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced.
Wave of superintendent retirements leave Metro Detroit school districts with leadership void
Read full article: Wave of superintendent retirements leave Metro Detroit school districts with leadership voidAs school districts across Metro Detroit work to normalize the learning experience for the 2021-22 school year, a concerning trend is developing.
Michigan to lift all COVID restrictions on capacity, masks, gatherings June 22
Read full article: Michigan to lift all COVID restrictions on capacity, masks, gatherings June 22Michigan is lifting all of its COVID restrictions for capacity, masks and gatherings next week, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced.
Michigan Gov. Whitmer: COVID restrictions could be lifted in โcoming daysโ
Read full article: Michigan Gov. Whitmer: COVID restrictions could be lifted in โcoming daysโMichiganโs COVID positivity rate over the last seven days is less than 2%, and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer called the current case data very good in a stop in Grand Rapids on Wednesday.
From 9,000 to 300: How Michigan turned COVID crisis around in under 2 months
Read full article: From 9,000 to 300: How Michigan turned COVID crisis around in under 2 monthsApril 16, 2021, was a critical point in the COVID-19 pandemic for the state of Michigan. Since then, a lot has happened, and we've come a long way.
Free Tigers tickets offered for those getting vaccinated as Comerica Park returns to full capacity
Read full article: Free Tigers tickets offered for those getting vaccinated as Comerica Park returns to full capacityFans are excited about returning to Comerica Park for Tuesdayโs game against the Seattle Mariners.
Comerica Park to return to full capacity, free Tigers tickets offered for those getting vaccinated
Read full article: Comerica Park to return to full capacity, free Tigers tickets offered for those getting vaccinatedA pop-up vaccination clinic will be held at the Fox Theatre. Fans getting the shot will be given two tickets to the Tigers game that day or to an upcoming game at Comerica Park.
State offers resources to help Michigan employers fill vacant positions
Read full article: State offers resources to help Michigan employers fill vacant positionsTons of businesses are hiring across Metro Detroit as the state begins to reopen this summer -- but those jobs are not getting filled as quickly as companies would like.
Some Michigan residents face concern, anxiety about return to in-person work
Read full article: Some Michigan residents face concern, anxiety about return to in-person workMany people have been working from home for over a year but as COVID restrictions are lifted, many Michigan residents are returning to work.
Human resources offices brace for impact return to in-person work will have on mental health
Read full article: Human resources offices brace for impact return to in-person work will have on mental healthHuman resources offices are preparing for the potential impact the return to in-person work could have on the mental health of employees.
Officials: Virtual Michigan court proceedings here to stay
Read full article: Officials: Virtual Michigan court proceedings here to stayTrial courts in Michigan are going to continue operating virtually where possible, despite much of the state slowly returning to a pre-pandemic normal, officials announced last week.
Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration works to clarify new COVID rules
Read full article: Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration works to clarify new COVID rulesMichigan businesses have been grappling with the latest COVID rules and guidelines since they began Monday.
Gov. Whitmerโs reelection campaign to pay for flights to, from Florida to visit father, AP says
Read full article: Gov. Whitmerโs reelection campaign to pay for flights to, from Florida to visit father, AP saysMichigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmerโs reelection campaign will pay for the controversial flights she took to and from Florida to visit her father.
3 takeaways from Whitmer briefing: Restaurant photo outrage, workplace rules, Michiganโs current state
Read full article: 3 takeaways from Whitmer briefing: Restaurant photo outrage, workplace rules, Michiganโs current stateDuring a Monday briefing, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer talked about the outrage stemming from a photo of her at a restaurant, the new return-to-work rules and Michiganโs overall standing in terms of COVID-19 and unemployment.
What Gov. Whitmer said about photo of her with large group of people at Michigan restaurant
Read full article: What Gov. Whitmer said about photo of her with large group of people at Michigan restaurantMichigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer answered a question Monday about a controversial picture that showed her sitting with a large party at a restaurant despite longtime restrictions limiting tables to six people.
Michigan announces updated workplace rules as employees return to in-person work
Read full article: Michigan announces updated workplace rules as employees return to in-person workMichigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer spoke Monday about the steps and rules residents will have to follow as they return to in-person work across the state.
Michigan gov. provides return-to-work update
Read full article: Michigan gov. provides return-to-work updateGovernor Gretchen Whitmer held a news briefing Monday morning to provide an update on Michiganโs return-to-work guidelines amid the coronavirus pandemic, as in-person work is now allowed to resume in the state.
Employers across Michigan prepare for in-person return to workspace
Read full article: Employers across Michigan prepare for in-person return to workspaceMichiganders can finally return to the office to work as of May 24. As companies start to make the transition of having employees come into the office, some businesses are slowly making to make sure their workers feel safe.
Detroit health officials concerned vaccination rates in city as restrictions are eased
Read full article: Detroit health officials concerned vaccination rates in city as restrictions are easedAs the state slowly returns to normal, a lot still hangs in the balance for us to reach โherd immunity,โ and with so many people out enjoying the nice weather, the hope is that most of the maskless folks out and about are vaccinated.
Parents protest anonymous donor in Southfield offering free prom tickets for vaccinated students
Read full article: Parents protest anonymous donor in Southfield offering free prom tickets for vaccinated studentsA protest was held at Southfield High School Friday after an anonymous donor volunteered to buy prom tickets for vaccinated students.
Michigan event spaces prepare to welcome full crowds again as COVID guidelines change
Read full article: Michigan event spaces prepare to welcome full crowds again as COVID guidelines changeAfter Thursdayโs announcement, the entertainment industry is excited and anxious about what will likely be a very busy summer.
Restaurant owners excited about Michiganโs progress toward reopening, new COVID guidelines
Read full article: Restaurant owners excited about Michiganโs progress toward reopening, new COVID guidelinesGov. Gretchen Whitmer officially revealed Michiganโs new accelerated timeline Thursday for eliminating COVID restrictions and returning to normal.
7 facts to know about Michiganโs new plan to fully reopen, return to normal
Read full article: 7 facts to know about Michiganโs new plan to fully reopen, return to normalMichigan has released its new plan for fully reopening the state as COVID-19 cases decline and residents eye a return to normalcy.
9 takeaways from COVID update: Michiganโs new reopening schedule, restaurant rules, mask policy
Read full article: 9 takeaways from COVID update: Michiganโs new reopening schedule, restaurant rules, mask policyDuring her COVID briefing, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer revealed the new schedule Michigan will follow to fully reopen, talked about restaurant rules and announced changes to the mask policy.
Gov. Whitmer outlines Michiganโs new schedule for lifting COVID rules, getting life โback to normalโ
Read full article: Gov. Whitmer outlines Michiganโs new schedule for lifting COVID rules, getting life โback to normalโGov. Gretchen Whitmer officially revealed Michiganโs new schedule for eliminating COVID restrictions and returning to normal.
Everything to know before COVID update: Michigan easing restrictions, Whitmerโs Florida trip
Read full article: Everything to know before COVID update: Michigan easing restrictions, Whitmerโs Florida tripGov. Gretchen Whitmer will hold a COVID briefing Thursday as restrictions are expected to be eased in Michigan and an investigation into the governorโs Florida trip continues.
Detroit Public Schools Community District: Schools can resume in-person learning May 24
Read full article: Detroit Public Schools Community District: Schools can resume in-person learning May 24Schools within the Detroit Public Schools Community District will be allowed to resume in-person learning starting Monday, May 24.
Michigan expected to announce more steps โto get back to normalโ in โcoming days or weekโ
Read full article: Michigan expected to announce more steps โto get back to normalโ in โcoming days or weekโGov. Gretchen Whitmerโs office says Michiganders should expect further steps toward reopening the state and getting back to normal within the coming days or week.
FAA investigating whether Gov. Whitmerโs flight to Florida violated regulations
Read full article: FAA investigating whether Gov. Whitmerโs flight to Florida violated regulationsFederal officials are investigating whether Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmerโs flight to Florida to visit her sick father violated regulations.
How will new CDC mask changes impact the risk for children under the age of 12?
Read full article: How will new CDC mask changes impact the risk for children under the age of 12?Children under 12 arenโt eligible to get vaccinated and likely wonโt be able to receive the shot for several months. That means families are facing a lot of difficult decisions about whatโs safe and what isnโt.
Expert advice on dealing with back-to-work anxiety as Michigan starts to reopen
Read full article: Expert advice on dealing with back-to-work anxiety as Michigan starts to reopenMany Michiganders have been working from home since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, but with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer scheduling the return to work for May 24, people will have to make some adjustments.