The 21,000-student Lansing Community College will move most of its classes online for the fall semester, due to continuing fears about the coronavirus pandemic. Is the school’s plan a precursor to similar announcements on other campuses?
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Northern Michigan University: Campus open in fall despite coronavirus fears
The Upper Peninsula public university is the first Michigan college to announce it is going forward with in-person classes in September. Most schools have put off making a decision for now.
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Headache? Sore throat? Pay attention to these new coronavirus symptoms
The CDC added six additional symptoms, including headaches and sore throats, as possible signs of COVID-19 spread. Knowing these new symptoms will help you make better decisions on when to remain isolated.
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Opinion | Tuition-free college plan is smart investment in Michigan’s future
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s G.I. Bill-style proposal for essential workers isn’t just a savvy political move. It moves the state forward.
Posted inBusiness Watch
As Michigan economy nears reopening, businesses scramble for protective gear
Like hospitals before them, businesses across the state face the prospect of having to compete for personal protective equipment they expect will be required to reopen but remains in high demand amid the global pandemic.
Posted inMichigan Politics Watch
Whitmer extends Michigan emergency to May 28, as GOP threatens lawsuit
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Thursday extended Michigan’s emergency to May 28 and orders bars, restaurant dining rooms and casinos to close through that date. The order came shortly after Republican lawmakers refused to extend the emergency and authorized a lawsuit challenging her powers.
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‘Scary times’ for Michigan restaurants won’t end when dining rooms reopen
Coronavirus is still battering the state’s restaurant industry, which lost $1.2 billion in sales in April and saw 75 percent of workers laid off. Switching to carry-out and opening for fewer patrons may not be enough for many to survive.
Posted inMichigan Health Watch
Oakland County to test 15K residents of senior facilities for coronavirus
Following trends nationwide, nearly half of all deaths from COVID-19 are in nursing homes in Oakland County. Now, first responders are going into senior centers to test residents and staff in an effort to get ahead of the pandemic.
Posted inMichigan Politics Watch
Michigan roads still stink, and the coronavirus makes them harder to fix
New ratings show Michigan roads are still bad and its bridges are getting worse. The coronavirus pandemic has already decreased gas tax revenue needed to fix them.
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With weeks to plan, Grand Rapids learns from Detroit’s coronavirus surge
West Michigan hospitals say they are ready as a spike in COVID-19 cases hit the region. Hospital executives are implementing techniques picked up from Chicago and Detroit to improve the odds faced by desperately-ill patients.