Elective abortions are taking place across the state, using up desperately needed gloves, gowns and masks.
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Toilet paper for donors? Coronavirus forces Michigan campaigns to get creative
In Michigan, politics amid a pandemic has candidates scrambling to get signatures during a state lockdown. One is promising to deliver toilet paper to top donors. Another has delivered meals to needy residents. But no one is kissing babies.
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Coronavirus raises questions on infection control at Michigan nursing homes
More than 80 Michigan nursing homes were cited for infection prevention or control deficiencies in the past three years, including a few with recently confirmed cases of COVID-19.
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Whitmer strongly hints she'll extend coronavirus stay-home order in Michigan
With the state still roughly five weeks from hitting its peak in cases of the coronavirus, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said the threat to human life remains too perilous to loosen restrictions anytime soon.
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Could hydroxychloroquine stop coronavirus? Detroit is first in nation for study
Participants will receive either an antimalarial drug or a placebo in a first-of-its size trial by Henry Ford Health System, in an attempt to halt a deadly virus decimating Detroit and the world.
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With bedtime stories and growing unease, a Michigan elementary confronts coronavirus
Uncomfortable being separated from their students for three weeks, Michigan educators are now scrambling to teach remotely for the rest of the school year. It won’t be easy.
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What Michigan’s coronavirus school closure means for you
Seniors will graduate, others will move up a grade, and teachers get paid. But if you’ve bought a prom dress, you’re probably out of luck.
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Whitmer closes Michigan classrooms for school year due to coronavirus
It wasn’t a decision anyone wanted to make, but Gov. Gretchen Whitmer shut the state’s school buildings for the remainder of the school year. School districts will ramp up remote learning for their homebound students.
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Opinion | Coronavirus chronicles: a letter from Italy to Michigan
Whether it’s “stay at home” or “Restate a casa”, the goal is the same: Stop the virus.
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Watch Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's coronavirus town hall
Watch a replay of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s coronavirus town hall. Michigan viewers were allowed to ask questions during this time of crisis.