Health Officials Concerned As Virus Cases Linked To MSU Rise
Health officials are searching for answers after coronavirus cases linked to Michigan State University students and staff rose to more than 1,200.
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Health officials are searching for answers after coronavirus cases linked to Michigan State University students and staff rose to more than 1,200.
It's Wednesday, September 23, here are the stories we're keeping our eye on.
Time is running out on a stimulus package passing before the election, even as the need for another stimulus check and additional unemployment payments remains strong.
Good news to those looking to take back their ten-cent deposits on bottles back.
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is reminding schools, businesses and consumers to only use products found on the Environmental Protection Agency's List.
Eastern Michigan University will test campus wastewater for the COVID-19 virus and other signs of infectious diseases.
High School students return to their hybrid classes on Monday after eight students at Novi High School students contracted the coronavirus.
DTE Executive Chairman Gerry Anderson talks about the "Rona4Real"campaign now blanketing the state to help educate people about avoiding the Coronavirus and Senator Gary Peters talks re-election against Republican Challenger John James and pandemic on CBS 62's "Michigan Matters."
The University of Michigan faculty senate held a vote today concerning the leadership of President Mark Schlissel.
At the urging of the Oakland County Health Department, Novi High School has suspended all in-person classes
A spokesperson for the MDHHS says the death of the 2-month-old, "is a sad reminder that children are not immune from COVID-19."
There have been more than 600 cases of COVID-19 among students since Aug. 23, with the majority among students living off campus.
Myocarditis, an inflammation of the heart, was among concerns cited by the Big Ten in August when it planned to postpone football to spring.
A top health official on Wednesday defended Michigan's handling of nursing home residents infected with the deadly coronavirus, contending its performance has been "strong" compared to other states and again dismissing Republicans' call for facilities that house only COVID-19 patients.
The testing site will be offering saliva tests, which are less invasive than nasal swabs and may make the testing process more tolerable for some people.
Health officials have asked Michigan State University students to self-quarantine after at least 342 people have tested positive for the coronavirus.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer late Wednesday clarified her order requiring masks in organized sports, saying they must be worn in training and competition only when athletes cannot consistently keep 6 feet apart.
The University of Michigan-Dearborn issued an apology Wednesday for creating segregated online student "cafes," one for white people and another for people of color, that it says were intended to promote discussions about race and diversity.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Thursday sharply criticized President Donald Trump following revelations that he had purposely downplayed the deadly coronavirus, calling it "devastating" news and Trump the "biggest threat" to Americans.
Labor Day weekend proved to be the busiest for air travel since the pandemic began.
The Michigan Supreme Court heard oral arguments today to determine if Governor Whitmer has the authority to continue the state of emergency without the approval of the Legislature.
A Filmmaker has teamed up With Ford to produce a documentary about its role in producing PPE supplies during the Coronavirus Pandemic.
High school football is being allowed to start n September 17.
CDC advises several cities to prepare to distribute a COVID-19 vaccine by Nov. 1. Here's everything you need to know.
Now, only about 50 people will be on the ship that hosted the surrender in 1945, all local veterans and government officials.
