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Washtenaw County Health Department urges preventative measures as Omicron cases surge
Read full article: Washtenaw County Health Department urges preventative measures as Omicron cases surgeOn Friday, Washtenaw County Health Department officials urged community members to use available strategies to prevent cases of severe illness and reduce transmission.
Increased capacity among new changes coming to Ann Arbor public pools June 14
Read full article: Increased capacity among new changes coming to Ann Arbor public pools June 14Starting June 14, capacity will be increased at Ann Arborโs Buhr, Fuller and Veterans Memorial public pools, the city announced Friday.
Ann Arbor public pools to maintain limited capacity through Memorial Day weekend
Read full article: Ann Arbor public pools to maintain limited capacity through Memorial Day weekendBuhr, Fuller and Veterans Memorial pools will be updating their operating procedures for the summer following recent announcements from Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS).
Grosse Pointe school board passes resolution to revise quarantine rules
Read full article: Grosse Pointe school board passes resolution to revise quarantine rulesIn a 6-1 vote, the Grosse Pointe Public Schools Board adopted new COVID-19 protocols which brought out a divided community to Monday nightโs board meeting.
University of Michigan poll: 1 in 4 parents say youth sports not properly enforcing COVID-19 protocols
Read full article: University of Michigan poll: 1 in 4 parents say youth sports not properly enforcing COVID-19 protocolsMichigan Medicine's C.S. Mott Children's Hospital surveyed 1,630 parents with children ages 6-18 for the poll.
โItโs difficult and itโs different.โ University of Michigan students talk about campus life during pandemic
Read full article: โItโs difficult and itโs different.โ University of Michigan students talk about campus life during pandemicFour U-M undergrads share their experience of campus life under the shadow of the coronavirus pandemic.
University of Michigan locks more students out of buildings for failing to complete COVID testing
Read full article: University of Michigan locks more students out of buildings for failing to complete COVID testingMore than 700 students have been locked out of school buildings in a second wave of restrictions for failing to get tested for COVID-19.
Yo-Yo Ma joins University of Michigan for new residency spanning all three campuses
Read full article: Yo-Yo Ma joins University of Michigan for new residency spanning all three campusesYo-Yo Ma will join six U-M students and three Michigan-based artists from Ann Arbor, Dearborn and Flint for the project.
Ann Arbor to temporarily close streets Thursday evening for Take Back the Night event
Read full article: Ann Arbor to temporarily close streets Thursday evening for Take Back the Night eventSeveral streets in downtown Ann Arbor will temporarily close between 8-9 p.m. to make way for the 43rd annual Take Back the Night Ann Arbor rally and march.
Downtown Ann Arbor streets closing Thursday to make more space for businesses, pedestrians
Read full article: Downtown Ann Arbor streets closing Thursday to make more space for businesses, pedestriansANN ARBOR, Mich. โ Starting Thursday, several streets in downtown Ann Arbor will close to cars allowing for more outdoor dining and shopping during the spring and summer. The Downtown Ann Arbor Pedestrian Mall will provide additional space facilitating safer physical distancing practices as community members visit businesses and restaurants. The closures will run from Thursday, April 1 to August 30. This year, some streets will be closed every day of the week while other closures will only take place from 4 p.m. on Thursdays to 6 a.m. on Mondays. Hereโs which streets will close:Week-long closures:Washington Street from Ashley Street to Main StreetMaynard Street on the east side or northbound portion between Liberty to William streetsThursdays at 4 p.m. to Mondays at 6 a.m.:Main Street between William to Washington streetsEast Liberty Street from Ashley Street to Fourth AvenueLiberty Street between Maynard to State streetsState Street from Washington Street to William StreetDue to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, similar street closures first took place in the summer of 2020.
CDC changes school guidance, allowing desks to be closer
Read full article: CDC changes school guidance, allowing desks to be closerThree feet โgives school districts greater flexibility to have more students in for a prolonged period of time,โ said Kevin Quinn, director of maintenance and facilities at Mundelein High School in suburban Chicago. In recent months, schools in some states have been disregarding the CDC guidelines, using 3 feet as their standard. Teachers and other adults should continue to stay 6 feet from one another and from students, the CDC said. The American Academy of Pediatrics says desks should be 3 feet apart and โideallyโ 6 feet. AdThe CDC guidance was problematic for many schools that traditionally had 25, 30 or more children per classroom in closely grouped desks.
Just Between Friends consignment sale returns to Ann Arbor this spring
Read full article: Just Between Friends consignment sale returns to Ann Arbor this springANN ARBOR โ The Just Between Friends Spring Sale will return to the Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds April 29 through May 2. Though free passes are available for the final days of the sale, presale passes allow shoppers the first look at all the items and -- speaking from experience -- they go quickly. The annual event was cut short last spring after the first cases of coronavirus were confirmed in Michigan. For our helpers, weโre doing all the safety protocols, which include temperature checks and waivers.โSee the spring sale schedule below:JBF Spring 2021 sale schedule (JBF Ann Arbor)The organizers say limited capacity at the event may lead to outdoor waits. Visit annarbor.jbfsale.com for information on selling and complete sale schedule!
43rd annual rally against sexual violence returns April 1 in Ann Arbor
Read full article: 43rd annual rally against sexual violence returns April 1 in Ann ArborStudents march at the 38th annual Take Back the Night Ann Arbor on April 6, 2016 (Photo: Ruby Wallah)ANN ARBOR โ The 43rd annual Take Back the Night Ann Arbor rally and march will take place this year on April 1 on the Diag at the University of Michigan. The annual event is focused on raising awareness of sexual violence and supporting survivors. TBTN Ann Arbor masks will be available at no cost. TBTN Ann Arbor T-shirts can be purchased ahead of time at http://tbtnannarbor.org/store. Following the rally, organizers will lead attendees on a march through the streets of Ann Arbor.
Michigan Flyer-AirRide will resume service from Ann Arbor to DTW in April
Read full article: Michigan Flyer-AirRide will resume service from Ann Arbor to DTW in AprilANN ARBOR โ Starting on Monday, April 26, Michigan Flyer-AirRide will be restoring its daily service between East Lansing, Brighton, Ann Arbor and Detroit Metro Airport. The restoration is made possible by funding the bus service secured through the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act. In order to help prevent the risk of person-to-person transmission of the coronavirus, cash payments will not be accepted. If youโre boarding in Ann Arbor, tickets may be purchased with cash inside the Blake Transit Center during business hours. Cleaning and sanitizing buses daily, with special attention to high-touch areas.
Ann Arborโs Blank Slate Creamery open for season
Read full article: Ann Arborโs Blank Slate Creamery open for seasonANN ARBOR โ Sure signs of spring in town include an increase in doodles from chalk artist David Zinn, cyclists on Huron River Drive, tulips sprouting from the ground and, of course, the opening of Blank Slate Creamery for the season. Blank Slate opened its walk-up window on Wednesday serving up scoops of its handcrafted ice cream, sundaes, floats, baked goods and more. New flavors include Chocolate Covered Strawberry and Brandy Old Fashioned -- a creamy brandy base with orange, bitters and maraschino cherries blended throughout. ๐ฅณ come enjoy this beautiful weather and get some deliciously creamy ice cream! To place an order and see everything Blank Slate has to offer, click here.
U-M: Parent depression, stress caused by pandemic had negative impact on kidsโ schooling
Read full article: U-M: Parent depression, stress caused by pandemic had negative impact on kidsโ schoolingMost of the parents said that their children learned online from home, using school-provided electronic resources, educational apps and social media. Roughly 35% of parents reported that their childrenโs behavior changed since the pandemic began, including feelings of sadness, loneliness and depression. Daily schedule disruptions and a lack of access to free and reduced-price meals from school were significant stressors, parents reported. โResearch suggests that, unfortunately, the high levels of stress, anxiety and depression among parents remained high through the summer and early fall. Co-authors on the study are U-M doctoral student in psychology and social work, Kaitlin Ward and U-M undergraduate research assistants Kasey Downing and Olivia Chang.
Artini-at-Home: Ann Arbor Art Centerโs annual cocktail competition goes virtual
Read full article: Artini-at-Home: Ann Arbor Art Centerโs annual cocktail competition goes virtualThe Ann Arbor Art Center softly reopened on June 30, 2020 after closing its doors to the public in March. Photo courtesy of the Ann Arbor Art Center. ANN ARBOR, Mich. โ Join the Ann Arbor Art Center in celebrating art and its yearly cocktail competition, but from the comfort of home. Unlike previous events, the entire fundraiser and cocktail competition will be done online. Each will work with Ann Arbor Distilling Co., who is making and canning each cocktail, to reflect drinks inspired by Ann Arbor Art Centerโs A2AC Murals project.
10 most-read COVID related stories on All About Ann Arbor in 2020
Read full article: 10 most-read COVID related stories on All About Ann Arbor in 2020The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic kept the community on edge and gave us plenty to write about -- not all of it good, and not all of it bad. READ: 10 most-read All About Ann Arbor stories of 2020 that werenโt COVID relatedHereโs a look back at the 10 most-read COVID related All About Ann Arbor stories in 2020:1. Experts project aggressive social distancing could drastically reduce Michigan COVID-19 cases by MayFrom March: Michigan Medicine clinicians said forecasting models suggested that aggressive social distancing could drastically reduce the number of COVID-19 cases in Michigan by early May. Washtenaw County: COVID-19 cases double, community spread โnow likelyโFrom March: On Thursday, March 19, the number of COVID-19 cases in the county doubled to 14, according to the Health Department. VIEW: Possible Washtenaw County coronavirus (COVID-19) exposure locationsFrom March: Health officials released a list of possible exposure locations that had been visited by residents of Oakland and Washtenaw counties who had the COVID-19 coronavirus.
U-M psychologist gives tips on managing holiday stress
Read full article: U-M psychologist gives tips on managing holiday stressLosing loved ones, staying at home to protect others from contracting the virus and experiencing unemployment have made people feel less festive this holiday season. These things were designed to contribute to a festive holiday, but they can be exhausting and push us over the limit. Maybe use any extra time off of work to catch up on sleep rather than adding holiday tasks to the list. Itโs a good time to rebalance expectations and openly discuss what you most value and can still enjoy this holiday. Overall, we have to remember that, at its core, this is a season for giving and for giving thanks.
Detroitโs MotorCity Casino to reopen Dec. 23 following revised coronavirus restrictions
Read full article: Detroitโs MotorCity Casino to reopen Dec. 23 following revised coronavirus restrictionsDETROIT โ The MotorCity Casino Hotel in Detroit is preparing to open its doors to the public on Dec. 23 thanks to loosened coronavirus restrictions announced this week. The MotorCity Casino Hotel will reopen at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 23, officials said. All casino and hotel employees will reportedly be tested for COVID-19 before the reopening date. The revised restrictions are currently in effect until Jan. 15, 2021. More: Hereโs everything thatโs reopening under Michiganโs revised COVID-19 order
Sign up to be featured on Ann Arbor Holiday House Tour 2020
Read full article: Sign up to be featured on Ann Arbor Holiday House Tour 2020ANN ARBOR โ Do you go all out on holiday decorations year after year? The Ann Arbor Holiday House Tour 2020 is now taking submissions. The tour is organized by local mom Nicole Barragato, who organized a similar Halloween House Tour this year. Barragato is the publisher of Macaroni Kid Ann Arbor -- a website and free weekly e-newsletter that aims to help local families discover family-friendly events and activities. To submit your house for the holiday lights tour, click here.
U-Mโs Matthaei-Nichols launches #everydayoutdoors challenge
Read full article: U-Mโs Matthaei-Nichols launches #everydayoutdoors challengeANN ARBOR โ University of Michiganโs Matthaei-Nichols botanical gardens and arboretum has launched a fun new campaign to encourage families to enjoy the outdoors this month. Its #everydayoutdoors campaign challenges families to complete a series of outdoor activities like rolling down hills, finding animal tracks and foraging for acorns. The only thing you need to do is get outside!โEvery Day Outdoors challenge activities for December 2020. (University of Michigan Matthaei-Nichols)Share your photos with @matthaeinichols on Instagram with the hashtag #everydayoutdoors. Enjoy the winter fun!
Customers support Ferndale store through coronavirus pandemic
Read full article: Customers support Ferndale store through coronavirus pandemicOne Metro Detroit store decided to put safety first and the response from customers has been more than they ever imagined. Local businesses have had to make some tough decisions over the last few months, but one Ferndale store made the choice to close and customers are rewarding them for it. Emily and John Murray opened Modern Natural Baby on Nine Mile Road in 2009 after having a baby of their own. Their store was able to survive thanks to the loyal customers who shopped online and through social media. John Murray said theyโve been getting orders from customers that donโt have children or grandchildren because they want to support the store.
Sales and safety precautions: What to expect on Black Friday
Read full article: Sales and safety precautions: What to expect on Black FridayDETROIT โ Malls and local stores across Metro Detroit are preparing for what is typically one of the biggest shopping days of the year -- Black Friday. Local stores have had to reinvent themselves with many limiting the number of customers inside, offering hand sanitizing stations, requiring masks and putting safety first. As far as the deals go, many stores and malls will still be offering sales on Friday. Help Me Hank toy test: Testing 2020โฒs top toys ahead of the holidaysThe Help Me Hank Toy Test went virtual this year to keep everyone safe. We asked two families, both previous Help Me Hank toy testers, to try out some toys at home and give us their opinions.
Washtenaw County: Quarantine immediately if you suspect COVID-19 symptoms, exposure
Read full article: Washtenaw County: Quarantine immediately if you suspect COVID-19 symptoms, exposureANN ARBOR โ Due to an exponential growth in COVID-19 cases in the area, the Washtenaw County Health Department announced Thursday that it is now experiencing delays in contact tracing calls and emails. โDonโt wait for a call from the Health Department," Jimena Loveluck, health officer for Washtenaw County Health Department, said in a statement. All other residents who receive a positive test should follow established guidance and will be contacted as capacity allows. A person is considered contagious 2 days before their symptoms start or before their positive test if they do not have symptoms. The next pop-up testing opportunities are scheduled for Sat, Nov 14 at the Ypsilanti District Library at 5577 Whittaker Road and Sat, Nov 21 at Washtenaw County Health Department at 555 Towner Street.
Halloween survey results: Split responses on participation plans
Read full article: Halloween survey results: Split responses on participation plansHere are the results from our Halloween survey of ClickOnDetroit readers. Participants were given questions will multiple choice answers and an option to elaborate on their Halloween plans. Only 25% of respondents, meanwhile, said Halloween trick-or-treating should be canceled in their neighborhood this year. ๐ Become an Insider ๐Introducing WDIV Insider: A new way for loyal Local 4 fans to gain access and customize your ClickOnDetroit news experience. Learn more about WDIV Insider - and sign up here!
U-M president: Social gatherings โmain cause of recent COVID-19 spread on campus'
Read full article: U-M president: Social gatherings โmain cause of recent COVID-19 spread on campus'ANN ARBOR โ In a statement issued Tuesday following the announcement that all undergraduate students at the University of Michigan must stay-in-place for 14 days, university President Mark Schlissel said that the majority of COVID-19 cases on campus were linked to social gatherings. โMost of the cases on our campus can be traced back to small- and medium-size gatherings without appropriate face coverings and social distancing,โ Schlissel said in the statement. According to school and county health authorities, the measure was taken since most students in the residence hall skipped mandatory COVID-19 testing. The emergency order comes just as U-M rolled out its voluntary asymptomatic saliva-based testing program for all members of its community. As things stand, opponent Minnesota has already announced that it will have several players unavailable on Saturday due to COVID-19.
Here are some tips for safe trick-or-treating around Ann Arbor this year
Read full article: Here are some tips for safe trick-or-treating around Ann Arbor this yearANN ARBOR, Mich. โ Halloween is different this year and so is how Ann Arbor residents are collecting candy with their little ghouls. While some residents are opting to stay home, others are trying to keep trick-or-treating fun but safe. The City of Ann Arbor and Washtenaw County Health Department have shared recommendations made by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. Here are some safety tips to consider this Halloween:Parents should explain why trick-or-treating this year is different and discuss safety and physical distancing with their children. Inside residential gatherings in the City of Ann Arbor must be 10 persons or smaller while outside residential gatherings are limited to 25 people.
Sign up to be featured on Ann Arbor Halloween House Tour
Read full article: Sign up to be featured on Ann Arbor Halloween House TourNicole Barragato said the idea to have a drive-by Halloween house tour came to her when her daughters took out the familyโs Halloween decorations in August. She said going โall outโ on house decorating might be the only way families will celebrate this year and she wanted to organize a safe activity to enjoy the holiday. Barragato is the publisher of Macaroni Kid Ann Arbor -- a website and free weekly e-newsletter that aims to help local families discover family-friendly events and activities. After floating the idea on some Facebook groups, she said the idea of a local Halloween house tour was very well received. Want to enter your house on the tour?
Washtenaw County Health Department, school administrators: โWith your help, we can all return to schoolโ
Read full article: Washtenaw County Health Department, school administrators: โWith your help, we can all return to schoolโANN ARBOR โ Nearly 30 school administrators across Washtenaw County have signed a joint letter with the Washtenaw County Health Department encouraging community members to help limit the spread of COVID-19 so that in-person instruction can be phased in throughout the fall and winter. The Health Department and Washtenaw County schools have been jointly monitoring COVID-19 data, trends, best practices and how schools across the state that have reopened are faring. โWeโre asking everyone in Washtenaw County to do their part to keep the spread of illness low," said Loveluck. Being outdoors in an open space is safer, and the Washtenaw County Health Department recommends avoiding being in small rooms with poor airflow with non-household members. This means responding promptly to school and health officials and answering questions honestly - to protect everyoneโs health.
University of Michigan architecture students, faculty create socially distanced courtyard
Read full article: University of Michigan architecture students, faculty create socially distanced courtyardANN ARBOR โ On a typical fall day, art and architecture students are seen socializing and studying in the University of Michiganโs Art and Architecture Building courtyard. The coronavirus pandemic has changed the way we gather, so students and staff at the Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning found a creative way to transform the popular space. (E.Bronson/Michigan Photography)The students and faculty designed the tables with support from Taubman Collegeโs Digital Fabrication Lab and woodshop. Some classes are taught using the tables, which also offer an informal gathering space for groups wanting to socially distance. The outcome is informal, economical and droll.โStudents and faculty at Taubman College and the Stamps School can book the tables through Oct. 29.
Washtenaw County Health Department updates gathering restrictions in Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti
Read full article: Washtenaw County Health Department updates gathering restrictions in Ann Arbor, YpsilantiANN ARBOR, Mich. โ The Washtenaw County Health Department (WCHD) has limited the size of outdoor gatherings in residential settings to 25 people for the cities of Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti. โWe are currently seeing a sharp increase in cases among local, college-age individuals,โ said Washtenaw County health officer Jimena Loveluck in a press release last week. On Aug. 20, the health department limited social gatherings to 25 people but new updates distinguish between residential and non-residential venues. Restaurants within the cities of Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti may continue to operate at 50 percent of their normal capacity. Visit the Washtenaw County Health Departmentโs COVID-19 dashboard to find resources on testing, symptoms and updates.
Ann Arbor Film Festival to host drive-in movie night Sept. 30
Read full article: Ann Arbor Film Festival to host drive-in movie night Sept. 30ANN ARBOR โ The Ann Arbor Film Festival will be hosting a drive-in movie night on Sept. 30 featuring more than 10 of the best avant-garde and experimental films from its 58th season. Tickets are $25 per car and must be purchased online in advance. The event will take place in Weberโs parking lot at 3050 Jackson Rd. The lot will open at 7 p.m. and the show begins at 8:30 p.m.AAFF Drive-In tickets have already sold out for Thursday, October 1 ๐We've decided to add another date and present the same program on Wednesday, September 30! Get yours soon: https://t.co/AAAZkwjQDU pic.twitter.com/YlQ0wKQcsk โ Ann Arbor Film Festival (@AAFilmFest) September 22, 2020For program details and to purchase tickets, visit aafilmfest.org/drive-in.
CDC says new guidance on airborne coronavirus transmission was โposted in errorโ
Read full article: CDC says new guidance on airborne coronavirus transmission was โposted in errorโOn Friday, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) posted an update to guidance on COVID-19 that said the virus could be spread through the air through aerosolized droplets. On Monday, the CDC walked back the update, claiming it was posted erroneously. โA draft version of proposed changes to these recommendations was posted in error to the agencyโs official website. CDC is currently updating its recommendations regarding airborne transmission of SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19). The WHO says those most at risk from airborne spread are doctors and nurses who perform specialized procedures such as inserting a breathing tube or putting patients on a ventilator.
โClusterโ of COVID-19 cases confirmed at University of Michigan residence hall
Read full article: โClusterโ of COVID-19 cases confirmed at University of Michigan residence hallANN ARBOR, Mich. โ The University of Michigan has confirmed a โclusterโ of COVID-19 positive cases in the South Quad residence hall on its downtown Ann Arbor campus. On Thursday, the university announced that the sixth and eighth floors of the residence hall have the most cases and are โthe area of focusโ through a community notice. The cluster was identified by U-M Environment, Health & Safety and the Washtenaw County Health Department. There have been 65 positive cases across the U-M campus in the past two weeks, according to its COVID-19 dashboard. Anyone that has symptoms or a high risk or known exposure, should contact University Health Service (UHS) at 734-764-8320 or complete the online assessment immediately.
University of Michigan Museum of Art invites students to study in museum apse
Read full article: University of Michigan Museum of Art invites students to study in museum apseANN ARBOR โ Talk about an inspiring space. The University of Michigan Museum of Art is inviting students to reserve physically distanced study spaces in its iconic Lizzie and Jonathan Tisch Apse. The impressive two-story space features a soaring 40-foot skylight, marble floors and an art installation. The spaces are free and open to all U-M students and can be reserved here. Sign up for our email newsletter here!
Pandemic fatigue: What it is and how to cope
Read full article: Pandemic fatigue: What it is and how to copeAccording to Bea, one of the best ways to fight pandemic fatigue is to find new ways to stay on track. โFinding a new mask, something that excites you, a new social distancing activity; finding something novel and new is a way we excite our brains and itโs a way we can overcome fatigue,โ Bea said. For children experiencing fatigue, it is important to ensure they are staying active and getting as much exercise as possible. While pandemic fatigue is widespread, many people are also experiencing anxiety, depression and other mental health problems. Michigan-Wayne County Crisis and Referral Line: 800-241-4949 24/7 free, confidential crisis counseling, suicide prevention, and information and referral servicesRelated Stories
U-M poll: Loneliness among older adults doubled in early months of pandemic
Read full article: U-M poll: Loneliness among older adults doubled in early months of pandemicANN ARBOR โ According to a recent poll by the University of Michigan, 56 percent of adults over the age of 50 reported feeling isolated from others in June. Thatโs more than double the 27% who reported feeling lonely in a similar 2018 poll. Additionally, a third of respondents reported having less companionship than before the pandemic. Meanwhile, seventy five percent of respondents reported engaging in healthy behaviors by getting outdoors or interacting with nature while 62% reported exercising multiple times a week. Both polls on loneliness in older adults from 2020 and 2018 drew from a national sample of more than 2,000 respondents between the ages of 50 and 80 and were conducted online.
What will Black Friday look like amid the pandemic?
Read full article: What will Black Friday look like amid the pandemic?DETROIT โ The 2020 holiday shopping season will be very different due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Sept. 11, 2020: Michigan coronavirus (COVID-19) cases up to 110,832; Death toll now at 6,578Black Friday is so last year. Home Depot is one of many retailers that are passing on Black Friday deals. Amazon will start offering deals Oct. 26. Walmart, Target, Best Buy, Target, Kohlโs and other retailers have said they will remain closed on Thanksgiving due to the pandemic and the growth of online shopping.
This fun outdoor activity is social distancing friendly
Read full article: This fun outdoor activity is social distancing friendlyWhy not try disc golf! Anyone can play it, and you can easily do it while social distancing. Watch the video above for more tips, and watch as Kila and Michelle learn more about how to do it. To play disc golf, all you need are the discs, which are typically $10-15 per disc, and many of the courses are free. For the nearest disc golf course, visit the Professional Disc Golf Association website.
University of Michigan steps up COVID-19 testing to 3,000 weekly tests with new program
Read full article: University of Michigan steps up COVID-19 testing to 3,000 weekly tests with new programANN ARBOR, Mich. The University of Michigan is ramping up its coronavirus (COVID-19) testing with plans to reach 3,000 weekly tests by the end of September. Students, faculty and staff at the Ann Arbor campus can receive tests as part of the voluntary, free and opt-in surveillance U-M COVID-19 Community Sampling and Tracking Program. Martin is guiding development for the Community Sampling and Tracking Program. U-M community members with COVID-19 symptoms or individuals in close contact with someone with a positive COVID-19 test will not be tested. Students, staff and faculty who have previously been diagnosed with COVID-19 should not enroll in the U-M COVID-19 Community Sampling and Tracking Program.
YMCA to provide all-day child care this fall in Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti
Read full article: YMCA to provide all-day child care this fall in Ann Arbor, YpsilantiANN ARBOR, Mich. Ann Arbor YMCA has announced a new all-day child care program for school-age children in Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti. The YMCA Virtual Learning Labs program offers scheduled child care and a supervised place to learn as families adapt to hybrid school schedules. The program will have one staff member for every 10 students and will follow state, local and CDC safety guidelines, according to the Ann Arbor YMCA. Many parents who have to report to work on-site require childcare and light academic support for their kids, especially with local schools teaching students virtually this fall, said Toni Kayumi, president and CEO of Ann Arbor YMCA. Limited openings are also available at the Ann Arbor YMCA Child Development Center, Glacier Hills YMCA Child Development Center and Ypsilanti YMCA Child Development Center.
Are your kids doing school virtually? We want to see what your home classroom looks like
Read full article: Are your kids doing school virtually? We want to see what your home classroom looks likeWhether your children have already begun their school year or youโre still preparing, due to delays, there are many who are choosing to keep their kids home to learn as the coronavirus pandemic rages on. Parents are doing their best to adapt, and we applaud every parent for the decision theyโre making -- regardless of what that is. But for those who are keeping kids home for virtual learning, we want to see exactly how youโre adapting. What does the โclassroomโ youโve created look like? Weโd love to see what kinds of ideas parents have come up with, and we have a feeling other parents might appreciate some good ideas, too.
Police in one country are using drones to enforce social distancing
Read full article: Police in one country are using drones to enforce social distancingPolice in Singapore have taken an extraordinary step to ensure people are following social distancing rules. In a 3 1/2-month trial, police have used 22-pound pilotless drones, developed by Israelโs Airobotics, as a way to enforce social distancing and contain the spread of COVID-19, according to Reuters. Airobotics CEO Ran Krauss told Reuters the company is simply helping police maintain normal operations, specifically related to COVID-19. โThe pandemic created a situation where it might be difficult for police to maintain,โ Krauss said. The trial continues on in the social distancing aspect, according to Airobotics, and Krauss said the company is in talks with other cities to deploy drones.
This guy has a magic touch when it comes to quarantine projects
Read full article: This guy has a magic touch when it comes to quarantine projectsHost Jason Carr had a chance to catch up with Live in the D friend of the show, Jasen Magic. The comedic magician has been enjoying family time and making magic through his home improvement projects during the quarantine. If you want to see his magical entertainment show, his next performance is this Friday at Genittis Hole In The Wall in Northville. Expect magic, fun jokes and lots of social distancing. Watch the video to see what Jasen Magic has been up to during quarantine.
Kid Rockโs Nashville bar has permit suspended for ignoring social distancing rules
Read full article: Kid Rockโs Nashville bar has permit suspended for ignoring social distancing rulesNASHVILLE โ Kid Rockโs bar in Nashville has been hit with a permit suspension by the state for ignoring social distancing rules to prevent the spread of coronavirus. The Metropolitan Beer Permit Board in Tennessee voted to issue a five-day permit suspension to Kid Rockโs Big Honky Tonk & Steakhouse and three other bars in downtown Nashville for ignoring distancing guidelines, the Nashville Tennessean reports. Kid Rockโs bar had previously been fined after a complaint was filed against the establishment earlier this month, along with 14 other establishments. โThey were in violation of two points of the order that states bar areas must remain closed to the public,โ said inspector Melvin Brown. Itโs against our constitutional rights.โIn Detroit, Olympia Development of Michigan announced in December 2019 that it wouldnโt extending the lease for Kid Rockโs bar at Little Caesars Arena, which expired in April.
Belle Isle shut down twice over weekend due to capacity issues
Read full article: Belle Isle shut down twice over weekend due to capacity issuesDETROIT โ Over the weekend state police temporarily shut down Belle Isle twice due to capacity issues. READ: Officials urge Michiganders to practice social distancing during warm weekend weatherThe large crowds caught the attention of Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. On Wednesday she is expected to announce whether or not she plans to close state parks. Tim Pamplin reveals other concerns on the island in the video above
Detroit city workers back on the job after being furloughed
Read full article: Detroit city workers back on the job after being furloughedDETROIT โ Some 200 furloughed workers are now back on the job across the city. Crews are back mowing the fields and cleaning the sidewalks while sweeping city streets. Hundreds of Detroit city workers were allowed back to work Monday after Gov. I know the employers are happy, theyโve been chomping at the bit to get back, providing service to the residents and the city. Each worker is required to fill out a symptom questionaire and must have it approved before being assigned to a part of the city.
Officials urge Michiganders to practice social distancing during warm weekend weather
Read full article: Officials urge Michiganders to practice social distancing during warm weekend weatherOfficials urge Michiganders to practice social distancing during warm weekend weatherPublished: May 2, 2020, 11:09 pmThe weather was pretty much perfect Saturday and as expected, many people enjoyed the day outside, but all week Governor Whitmer and Mayor Duggan urged people to maintain social distancing, at all costs.
A look at the practice of social distancing with Premier Pet Supply
Read full article: A look at the practice of social distancing with Premier Pet SupplyPublished: May 2, 2020, 8:37 amDETROIT โ This weekendโs All 4 Pets segment features a look at practicing social distancing with Premier Pet Supply. You can watch the segment in the video player above.
Data: Michigan residents ardent social distancers in April
Read full article: Data: Michigan residents ardent social distancers in AprilThe researchers put together a โsocial distancing index,โ which they define as an integer from 0~100 that represents the extent residents and visitors are practicing social distancing. By this method, Michigan has received a social distancing index of 63 between April 1 and April 24. On April 5, Michiganders peaked at a social distancing index of 74 with 44 percent of residents staying home. Furthermore, Wayne County has received a social distancing index of 70, Oakland County 74, and Macomb County 71. New York County, in New York, had the highest social distancing index of 84 between April 1 and April 24.
How to maintain social distancing while walking your dog
Read full article: How to maintain social distancing while walking your dogDETROIT โ This Saturdayโs episode of All 4 Pets features a discussion on how to walk your dog while following social distancing guidelines. You can watch the discussion on the topic in the video above.
Dozens ticketed for violating social distancing order after police bust street racers in Detroit
Read full article: Dozens ticketed for violating social distancing order after police bust street racers in DetroitDETROIT โ Detroit police busted street racers Friday night, issuing more than 30 tickets for violations of coronavirus (COVID-19) social distancing rules. Police said they received multiple complaints about people street racing, drifting and driving recklessly in the area of I-96 and Warren Avenue on the cityโs west side. Michiganโs stay-at-home order prohibits people from visiting with people who live in a different household. RELATED: What happens if you violate Michiganโs stay-at-home order? โWeโre not going to have people getting killed on the street doing drag racing, drifting and generally driving recklessly.
What happens if you violate Michiganโs stay-at-home order?
Read full article: What happens if you violate Michiganโs stay-at-home order?Gretchen Whitmer extended the stateโs stay-at-home order Thursday, while adding several restrictions that werenโt in the original order. For instance, in the new order, which will be in effect until April 30, prohibits people from traveling between residences they may own. Read more about the extended order here. Both businesses and people who violate the order, which intends to promote social distancing during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, are subject to penalties. If you violate orders related to the outbreak, you could receive a civil fine up to $1,000.
TheRide announces increased social distancing on buses over coronavirus fears
Read full article: TheRide announces increased social distancing on buses over coronavirus fearsANN ARBOR โ TheRide has announced new social distancing measures in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19. From signs to keep riders separated to a maximum capacity of 15 riders, the Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority is taking extra precautions to keep its riders and drivers safe. The new measures include:Signs to keep riders 6 feet from each other are on bus seats, on benches, buildings and shelters at Transit CentersA yellow line on the bus floor marks 6 feet between the driver and ridersEach bus is now at full capacity when 15 riders have boarded. โ Like what youโre reading? Sign up for our email newsletter here!
You can fish, boat as long as you use your own equipment during coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak
Read full article: You can fish, boat as long as you use your own equipment during coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreakST. CLAIR SHORES, Mich. โ Itโs not hard to spot people who arenโt correctly distancing themselves from one another in our new everyday life. It gets trickier to know whatโs acceptable and whatโs not as the weather breaks and people want to get outside more and more. Whitmerโs order. Under the order, to fish or boat you need to use your own equipment to limit the potential transmission of coronavirus (COVID-19). The boat launch near Miller Marina in St. Clair Shores was very busy Friday.
You can fish, boat as long as you use your own equipment during coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak
Read full article: You can fish, boat as long as you use your own equipment during coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreakYou can fish, boat as long as you use your own equipment during coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreakPublished: April 3, 2020, 11:12 pmItโs not hard to spot people who arenโt correctly distancing themselves from one another in our new everyday life.
Red Cross faces severe blood shortages amid coronavirus outbreak, calls on healthy donors to contribute
Read full article: Red Cross faces severe blood shortages amid coronavirus outbreak, calls on healthy donors to contributeAs of March 23, there have been 7,000 Red Cross blood drive cancellations around the U.S., resulting in more than 200,000 fewer blood donations, officials said. With cancellations on the rise, Red Cross is facing a severe shortage of blood, officials said. The Red Cross will continue to host blood drives to provide much needed blood to those in need, officials said. Blood drives are exempt from bans on social gatherings, as they provide necessary resources that canโt be bought or manufactured. Click here to make an appointment to donate blood to the Red Cross in your area.
Coronavirus social distancing, โstay homeโ measures will take weeks to show results
Read full article: Coronavirus social distancing, โstay homeโ measures will take weeks to show resultsCases are continuing to rise in Michigan and in states around the U.S., but that doesnโt mean distancing measures arenโt working. The positive tests weโre seeing right now were most likely contracted before serious distancing measures were put in place. This is called โflattening the curve.โBut it could be multiple weeks before governments can definitively know if distancing measures are working or not. It is crucial that people do the right thing by staying home and staying safe.โWhy canโt we just isolate patients? โBut we donโt know, technically, where they are.