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Racial disparities present in access to breast cancer genetic testing
Read full article: Racial disparities present in access to breast cancer genetic testingWhen it comes to catching breast cancer before it takes hold, genetic testing is an important tool to help identify people who are at a high risk for hereditary breast cancer.
2 Ford employees in Dearborn die from COVID-19
Read full article: 2 Ford employees in Dearborn die from COVID-19DEARBORN, Mich. – Ford Motor Company announced Saturday night two of its team members died after contracting COVID-19. The company said both employees were members of the UAW -- One worked at the Dearborn Stamping Plant and the other worker in the Electronic Data Center. UPDATE, March 28, 8 p.m.: Michigan coronavirus (COVID-19) cases total 4,658; Death toll rises to 111A statement from the company can be read below. “It is a tragic reminder that the coronavirus crisis is everywhere and requires the attention of all of us. More information on coronavirus (COVID-19):
Wayne County orders COVID-19 screenings for essential business employees, childcare workers
Read full article: Wayne County orders COVID-19 screenings for essential business employees, childcare workersDETROIT – The Wayne County Health Department is issuing emergency orders mandating essential businesses designated by Michigan’s "stay home” order to screen all employees for illnesses, exposure to the coronavirus (COVID-19) and establish protocols for social distancing within the workplace. Screening for chilcare workersAn additional order requires screening protocols for childcare workers who provide care for children or dependents of critical infrastructure workers. The protocols include daily screening for staff and customers, parents and guardians of children begin cared for, and essential visitors of these establishments. No social distancing is required for these businesses due to the nature of work. The measures will be enforced and violations are subject to citation and penalty as outlined by the Public Health Code.