Fair and Equal Michigan on Monday began collecting electronic voter signatures through what organizers contend is a secure and reliable online system. State election officials will have to determine whether they count.
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Posted inMichigan Health Watch
Testing immunity to coronavirus may help Michigan open for business sooner
Serologic studies are being launched in at least three hospital systems to identify those with immunity to COVID-19 after surviving the virus. Such data can inform business openings and patient treatment.
Posted inTalent & Education
In rural Michigan, teacher mourns coronavirus loss not counted in hospitals
The learning deficit that a Mayville third-grade teacher fears from her “kiddos” being out of classrooms for nearly six months is playing out across the state.
Posted inGuest Commentary
Opinion | Gov. Whitmer’s stay-at-home order needs common-sense changes
“The list of absurdities in the governor’s order is long, and unlike our gardens, it’s growing,” writes Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey.
Posted inMichigan Health Watch
Coronavirus moves Michigan doctor visits online, for good and bad
Insurers have loosened restrictions and boosted benefits to extend telemedicine as never before.
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Opinion | Michigan's public universities serving public mission during crisis
The men and women on the front lines — the physicians, nurses and pharmacists battling COVID-19 statewide — are often products of Michigan’s public universities.
Posted inUrban Affairs
On Easter weekend, Detroit churches mourn the COVID-19 dead from afar
In a city devastated by the coronavirus, there will be no eucharist and no fellowship this Easter. But churches say they are persevering and adjusting how they tend to mourning congregations.
Posted inMichigan Government
GOP, merchants upset Michigan’s stay-home order is tougher than other states
Michigan’s coronavirus caseload is beginning to slow, prompting some to question Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s expanded stay-home order. She and doctors say vigilance is necessary or infections will spike.
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Ascension doctor becomes 7th Michigan health care worker to die of coronavirus
Dr. Chris Firlit, a senior resident and father of three, was a member of the Wayne State University’s class of 2018. ‘His dedication to assisting patients during this pandemic drives home the seriousness of this virus,’ a dean says.
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Detroit Medical Center laying off 60 amid coronavirus; McLaren eyes furloughs
As the coronavirus decimates hospital revenues, the Detroit Medical Center notifies 60 lab assistants and more they are being laid off, while McLaren is exploring cost-cutting measures and furloughs.