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Emergencies and Risks (COVID-19)

Opinion | I’m a Black doctor. Here’s why we all should take the COVID vaccine

By Herbert C. Smitherman Jr., MD, MPH, FACP | January 18, 2021

Without communities of color getting vaccinated, the United States will not reach the 80 percent vaccination rate needed for herd immunity to stop the spread of the virus.

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Report: Michigan’s food insecurity problem only got worse during COVID-19 pandemic

By Nushrat Rahman | January 14, 2021
In Partnership With Detroit Free Press

An advisory group to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer tasked with identifying the causes and scope of food insecurity in Michigan — particularly as the COVID-19 crisis has exacerbated the problem — made several recommendations intended to address the issue.

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Detroit encourages 75-year-olds to get coronavirus vaccine

By Olivia Lewis | January 13, 2021

The City of Detroit began vaccinating residents 75 and older on Wednesday at the TCF Center. Qualified residents can call 313-230-0505 to book an appointment.

Emergencies and Risks (COVID-19)

What you should know about Detroit’s COVID-19 vaccination plan

By Bryce Huffman | January 7, 2021

Detroit said it plans to vaccinate 5,000 people a week but the city must overcome fear, distrust and logistics to fire up the effort.

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Detroit has shown no signs of COVID surge during holiday season

By Louis Aguilar and Mike Wilkinson | December 18, 2020

Detroit has had one of the lowest rates of COVID-19 cases in Michigan for months. Experts hope the trend holds through the new year.

Emergencies and Risks (COVID-19)

COVID vaccines begin in Michigan. Will workers have to take them?

By Robin Erb and Paula Gardner | December 16, 2020
In Partnership With Bridge Michigan

On Monday, a 46-year-old pulmonologist at Spectrum Health became the first Michigan recipient of a COVID-19 vaccine. Health leaders say broad vaccination is needed to protect society, but businesses, including hospitals, do not yet appear ready to require them of workers.

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Confusion reigns in Michigan over masks, business rules after COVID ruling

By Riley Beggin and Jonathan Oosting | October 5, 2020
In Partnership With Bridge Michigan

A Michigan Supreme Court decision negating months of executive orders from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has cast the state into uncertainty as coronavirus cases spike.

Once a state hotspot, Detroit has one of the lowest rates of coronavirus in Michigan

By Olivia Lewis and Mike Wilkinson | October 5, 2020

Once a COVID hotspot, Detroit lost 1,300 people to the virus. The city and its residents fought back and say limited interactions, face masks and frequent hand-washing make the difference. Detroit now has one of the lowest rates in the state.

Emergencies and Risks (COVID-19)

Michigan to identify K-12 schools with coronavirus outbreaks Sept. 14

By Robin Erb | September 2, 2020
In Partnership With Bridge Michigan

The state’s announcement follows weeks of pressure as many parents must decide whether to send their children to school or have them learn from home. State officials did not include colleges in its decision.

Emergencies and Risks (COVID-19)

Group rallies for housing rights, extra $600 in weekly aid during pandemic

By Nushrat Rahman | September 1, 2020
In Partnership With Detroit Free Press

After losing her job in the auto industry, the extra $600 in weekly federal unemployment aid helped Celestine Sanders keep up with rent and bills and put food on her table. Now that it’s gone, she’s worried about falling behind on rent again, especially as the winter months approach. 

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