Detroit|News|
Michigan Coronavirus Deaths Exceed 3,000 In Latest Numbers
On the same day that Governor Gretchen Whitmer extended her previously issued stay-home order, Michigan exceeded 3,000 coronavirus deaths.
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Joey Oliver, Patch Staff
- Detroit, MI
I cover Detroit and its suburbs for Patch. Past stops include ABC12, The Argus-Press and the Saginaw Township View. I've also dabbled with FantasyPros and SBNation. I'm a product of Saginaw Valley State University.
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Saline, MI|News|
Washtenaw County Federal Prison Inmate Dies From Coronavirus
The inmate had tested positive for the coronavirus while hospitalized earlier this month.
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Detroit|News|
MDOT Layoffs Lead To Closure Of Welcome Center Restrooms
Restrooms at five Michigan Welcome Center facility restrooms will be closed from Saturday, April 25, through Sunday, May 10.
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Detroit|News|
What Michigan's Extended Stay-Home Order Entails
Michigan's stay-home order was extended through May 15, but some aspects of the order have been loosened.
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Detroit|News|
Michigan Providing Temporary Pay Increase For Direct Care Workers
The increase will apply to direct care workers providing Medicaid-funded in-home behavioral health and long-term care services.
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Detroit|News|
Michigan Tops 35,000 Total Reported Coronavirus Cases
Michigan has exceeded 35,000 total cases of the new coronavirus, according to the most recent data provided by the state.
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Troy, MI|News|
Oakland County Crime Blotter: Deputies Say Wife Stabbed Husband
The following information is from the Oakland County Sheriff's Office and took place between 7 a.m. Wednesday and 7 a.m. Thursday.
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Detroit|News|
Detroit Students To Learn Remotely Following $23M Plan
According to school officials, only 10-20 percent of students in Detroit have access to electronic devices or the internet.
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Dearborn, MI|News|
Dearborn Announces Coronavirus Small Business Relief Program
The Dearborn Small Business Relief Grant application begins Monday, April 27. The deadline is May 1.
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Shelby-Utica, MI|News|
Report: FBI Investigating Coronavirus Treatment At MI Medical Spa
Members of the FBI are investigating improper treatments for the coronavirus at a southeast Michigan spa, according to reports.
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Detroit|News|
Coronavirus Prompts Temporary Layoffs At Henry Ford Health System
Henry Ford Health System has had a $43 million loss in operating income during the month of March.
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Troy, MI|News|
Oakland County Coronavirus Numbers By ZIP Code
The county health department has begun tracking the number of reported coronavirus cases based on ZIP code.
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Detroit|News|
Wayne County Coronavirus Numbers By Community
A breakdown of how many coronavirus cases have been reported in each Wayne County community.
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Detroit|News|
MI Governor: Coronavirus Numbers A Sign For 'Cautious Optimism'
While a trend in Michigan coronavirus cases is cause for optimism, Governor Whitmer said another stay-home extension could be near.
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Detroit|News|
Detroit Continues With Nursing Home Coronavirus Testing
Tests have been administered in 21 of the city's 26 nursing homes, with 357 people testing positive for the coronavirus.
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Detroit|News|
Detroit Man Accused In Crash That Killed 2, Injured Another
The charges stem from a crash that killed Adrian Thomas Bascom and Jalen Kristopher Whitlock and injured a 14-year-old.
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Detroit|News|
Prosecutors Accuse Detroit Woman Of Killing Elderly Man In Crash
Shemeeka Lashawn Walthall is accused by prosecutors of losing control of her vehicle and causing a crash that killed Arthur Brewer, 82.
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Detroit|News|
Detroit Woman Arrested In Double Homicide Case: Prosecutors
Prosecutors said Dariyan Bailey has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder.
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Detroit|News|
Over 8,000 Total Coronavirus Cases Reported In Detroit
Detroit officials on Wednesday reported the city has 8,105 cases of the coronavirus. Of those, 733 people have died.
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Grand Rapids, MI|News|
Michigan Union: Conditions Unsafe In Holland Plant
Claims made by the union include insufficient protections, quarantine procedures and necessary essential pay for workers.
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