Tribune Newswire According to the Washington Post at least four people — who had worked at Walmart, Trader Joe’s and Giant — have passed away in recent days due to the coronavirus. “Though more than 40 states have ordered nonessential businesses to close and told residents to stay home to stem the spread of the […]
University of Pittsburg Medical Center noted to media they began working on the development of a COVID-19 coronavirus vaccine in January. It’s now being reported that researchers at UPMC may have a viable option to protect against the virus. Tested on mice, the animals developed antibodies to COVID-19 about 2 weeks after receiving the vaccine. […]
Muskegon– With great sadness, Public Health – Muskegon County reports one additional COVID-19 death in Muskegon County. The individual was a 57-year-old male. A total of four deaths have been reported for Muskegon County to date. “We send our deepest condolences to the grieving family and friends at this time,” said Kathy Moore, Muskegon County […]
The Associated Press and other news outlets are reporting that a Public Bus driver out of Detroit just died of COVID-19. Jason Hargrove, a 50 year old city bus driver passed away Wednesday from COVID-19 two weeks after posting a Facebook live complaining about a lady on the bus coughing and not covering her mouth. […]
Lansing – As Michiganders hunker down with stay-at-home orders during this coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, the Michigan Liquor Control Commission (MLCC) urges moderation in booze drinking as it recognizes April as Alcohol Awareness Month. “During this time of coronavirus, be careful of excessive drinking because it can compromise a person’s immune system,” said MLCC Chair Pat […]
Governor Gretchen Whitmer declared a state of disaster today because of the COVID-19 pandemic and asked the Legislature to extend the state of emergency and disaster by 70 days. Ms. Whitmer’s original state of emergency declaration on March 10 expires after 28 days, which occurs next week. Under the Emergency Management Act, extending the state of […]
Those looking forward to April 13, 2020 as the end of social distancing will have to wait longer. On Sunday March 29, President Donald Trump advised the federal guidelines for social distancing would be extended until April 30. Trump retracked his original target date due to the continued spread of coronavirus. According to calculations available […]
LANSING – Michigan’s taxpayers and tax preparers should be extra vigilant for federal stimulus scams, according to the Michigan Department of Treasury. With many taxpayers receiving federal stimulus checks directly deposited into their banking accounts, scammers are boosting their phishing attempts and phone scams to obtain personally identifiable information. In the latest round of reports, […]
Muskegon – Baker College of Muskegon President Dr. Aaron Maike will join Bill Marshall of 100.9FM on April 8 at 3:00pm to discuss the current state of affairs at Baker College during the COVID-19 epidemic. Dr. Maike will also give updates on Baker’s application fee waiver and deadline extensions for direct admissions programs and several […]
Representative Elissa Slotkin is set to address coronavirus (COVID-19) concerns during a telephone townhall on Friday March 27, 2020 at 3:30PM. During this tele-gathering Slotkin will address how Congress is responding to the outbreak, how they’re supporting communities throughout Michigan, and the floor will be open for questions. “I want to make sure that you […]