Tribune Wire Muskegon – A seasoned respiratory therapist, Keegan Knue understood firsthand the toll that the escalating cases of COVID-19 would take on the Spectrum Hospital staff in Grand Rapids. Before Knue joined the Muskegon Community College faculty in 2017, he spent the previous 12 years working in Spectrum’s Respiratory Therapy Department. “This was my […]
By F. Akil Fudail In 2005 the late Cuban leader Fidel Castro created the Henry Reeve International Medical Bridgade, which consists of thousands of Cuban Medical Professionals trained in disaster medicine and infectious disease containment. The Henry Reeve Team was formed, in response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina. At the time, President Castro […]
Grand Rapids– Mercy Health now offers two drive-through testing centers, located in Grand Rapids and Muskegon, for patients with a provider order to be tested for COVID-19. As COVID-19 numbers spike in West Michigan, Mercy Health has capacity to test up to hundreds of patients per day while they stay in their vehicles. Designed for […]
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 […]
EXECUTIVE ORDER No. 2020-21 Temporary requirement to suspend activities that are not necessary to sustain or protect life. The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is a respiratory disease that can result in serious illness or death. It is caused by a new strain of coronavirus not previously identified in humans and easily spread from person to person. […]
Muskegon – The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has notified Public Health – Muskegon County (PHMC) of an additional presumptive positive COVID-19 case in one Muskegon County resident. This is the second positive case in Muskegon County. The case is an adult female whose history includes domestic travel. Public Health – Muskegon […]