Wayne County senators have sent a letter to the county’s health director requesting an emergency health order to require masks be worn by staff and students in all public schools.

DEARBORN, 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):

DETROIT – 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.