The ‘most transmissible variant’ yet has hit the Northeast and appears headed to Michigan. Doctors say it evades immunity, but much remains unknown about the latest strain.
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Posted inTalent & Education
Ann Arbor Public Schools mask mandate relieves some, frustrates others
District students masked for all of last school year. Now, they are to wear masks for the next two weeks. Some parents are skeptical the mandate will end then.
Posted inGuest Commentary
Opinion | Michigan must rebuild local public health before next pandemic
Among the lessons of the pandemic is the need for a fully funded public health infrastructure and workforce that is prepared to respond to new challenges and allowed to make real-time decisions that protect communities.
Posted inBusiness Watch
Audit: Michigan unemployment agency still struggles with COVID-era claims
The latest review of the state’s dysfunctional unemployment office found that problems with oversight and fraud investigation persist. The agency’s director accused the auditor of rehashing old issues and not giving the agency enough credit for reforms.
Posted inMichigan Government
Ottawa County’s newly named health officer spread baseless COVID-19 info
The 39-year-old Hudsonville resident has a history of promoting unfounded theories about COVID-19 and protesting pandemic regulations. Critics question his qualifications as health officer.
Posted inMichigan Health Watch
COVID-19 in 2022: Deaths fall, but Michigan had 5th most in US
The virus, now a part of daily life, kills far fewer in Michigan in 2022 but remains the No. 3 cause of death in the state.
Posted inMichigan Health Watch
ER or urgent care? As respiratory ailments pound Michigan, who do you call?
Misery is at its worst in the still of the night, when doctor offices are closed. There are sure signs for when to call 911 or hit the ER, and when urgent care of merely a call to your doctor is enough.
Posted inMichigan Health Watch
Here’s where to get free COVID test, treatment before holidays
The so-called ‘tripledemic’ is prompting a whole host of health concerns as the holidays near. Here’s how to prepare.
Posted inMichigan Health Watch
As flu slams Michigan, COVID-19 hospitalizations rise as well
After virtually vanishing amid the pandemic, influenza is back big time. Hospitals are handled the uptick so far, but White House warns of winter COVID surge.
Posted inMichigan Government
Michigan’s Mike Shirkey: COVID part of push toward 'one world governance'
Many dumbfounded as outgoing Senate Majority Leader also says climate change, child sacrifice and ‘trans-whatever’ are part of conspiracy to ‘achieve a one-world governance’ and ‘one-world religion.’