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New mandate calls for increased COVID testing of Michigan student athletes
Read full article: New mandate calls for increased COVID testing of Michigan student athletesDETROIT – The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is mandating COVID-19 testing for student athletes. The health department believes the latest spike in coronavirus cases might be related to the reopening of high school sports. READ: Michigan increases outdoor stadium capacity, requires COVID testing for youth sportsSchool districts and the Michigan High School Athletic Association said the changes aren’t ideal, but they will do what they have to get to sports up and running again. The mandate for testing of student athletes sent a shockwave through the sports community statewide. Initially believed to require daily testing, further clarification put the testing on a weekly basis.
Detroit businesses respond to new stadium capacity restrictions
Read full article: Detroit businesses respond to new stadium capacity restrictionsDETROIT – The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services raised stadium capacity Friday. There was already a lot of anticipation for the April 1 Opening Day game. READ: Michigan increases outdoor stadium capacity, requires COVID testing for youth sportsThe move is welcome news for business owners in the heart of Detroit. Still, the reduced capacity and COVID concerns have many worried about their financial future. READ MORE: 11 takeaways from Whitmer’s briefing: Alarming COVID trends, stadium capacity, confidentiality deal
MDHHS raises stadium capacity to 20% ahead of MLB Opening Day
Read full article: MDHHS raises stadium capacity to 20% ahead of MLB Opening DayDETROIT – The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services raised stadium capacity Friday. There was already a lot of anticipation for the April 1 Opening Day game. The raise means that instead of 1,000 fans, more than 8,000 people can be at Comerica Park for the Opening Day game between the Detroit Tigers and the Cleveland Indians. READ: Michigan increases outdoor stadium capacity, requires COVID testing for youth sportsAd“No bandanas, no gaiters -- it needs to be a cloth or medical mask. READ MORE: 11 takeaways from Whitmer’s briefing: Alarming COVID trends, stadium capacity, confidentiality deal
11 takeaways from Whitmer’s briefing: Alarming COVID trends, stadium capacity, confidentiality deal
Read full article: 11 takeaways from Whitmer’s briefing: Alarming COVID trends, stadium capacity, confidentiality dealGretchen Whitmer spoke Friday morning about an alarming uptick in COVID-19 numbers, increased stadium capacity and the elimination of the former health director’s confidentiality agreement. Youth athlete testingThe state announced increased testing for young athletes ages 13-19 to make sure they can safely participate in sports. This is in response to an increased number of COVID-19 outbreaks associated with youth sports, Dr. Joneigh Khaldun, of MDHHS, said. OutbreaksThe governor said many of the state’s recent COVID-19 cases have been linked to high school athletics. Khaldun said the number of outbreaks in the state increased 9% from the previous week, to 645.
Michigan increases outdoor stadium capacity, requires COVID testing for youth sports
Read full article: Michigan increases outdoor stadium capacity, requires COVID testing for youth sportsGretchen Whitmer announced Friday that the state will allow increased capacity in outdoor stadiums and require COVID-19 testing for young athletes participating in sports. Stadium capacityThe Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has updated its COVID-19 order to allow up to 20% capacity at outdoor stadiums and arenas with infection control plans. Sends infection control plans to the local health department and MDHHS at least seven days before scheduled events. “We truly appreciate the ongoing partnership with the Governor’s office and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services,” said Chris Granger, group president of sports and entertainment for Ilitch Holdings. AdThis is in response to an increased number of COVID-19 outbreaks associated with youth sports, Dr. Joneigh Khaldun, of MDHHS, said.