Social service agencies in Detroit are ramping up efforts to help migrants when they arrive, but challenges remain.
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Detroit Health Department urging measles precautions for residents
The warning comes as cases of the highly contagious virus have been confirmed in Wayne, Washtenaw and Oakland counties.
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CDC drops most COVID-19 isolation guidelines. What it means in Michigan
The new guidelines align COVID with other respiratory infections: Stay home if you have a fever and feel sick; return from isolation after 24 fever-free hours.
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COVID-positive? Isolation still recommended in Michigan
Amid conflicting reports about CDC guidelines and loosening standards in other states, Michigan’s recommendation remains to stay home for five days with positive tests.
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New Michigan program to ease lead abatement costs for eligible families
The new statewide Lead Poisoning Prevention Fund in Michigan aims to make lead abatement more affordable by covering half the cost for eligible households and facilitating access to low-interest loans.
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Wayne County Commissioners pass resolution for anti-idling law
The resolution encourages the state to stop trucks from idling to protect the health of residents.
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Contract aims to erase $700 million in medical debt for 300K Wayne County residents
Wayne County is evaluating a two-year, $5 million contract with RIP Medical Debt. Officials say it could wipe out debts for upwards of 300,000 residents
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Metro Detroit cities, townships at odds over water affordability bills
The proposed legislation seeks to make water more affordable for households across Michigan, but 17 cities and townships in Macomb oppose the bills.
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Proposed legislation could help detect lead exposure sooner in Michigan children
The bills would allow for earlier detection of lead poisoning in children by lowering the definition of elevated lead levels in children.
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Detroit’s homeless hotline is changing how people can access shelter
Starting Monday, people facing housing instability will notice some changes to Detroit’s main entry point into the homeless shelter system.