Coronavirus

Published September 17, 2021

C&G Newspapers

Hospitals, labs stretched thin as Delta variant surges

OAKLAND COUNTY — There’s no doubt about it: COVID-19, and specifically the virus’s Delta variant, has tightened its grip on metro Detroit, and medical professionals at multiple levels are feeling the squeeze.

Published September 17, 2021

C&G Newspapers

State A.G. requests local court to investigate vaccine scammer

MACOMB COUNTY — A petition signed by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel emphasizes that, during the pandemic, the state has seen a growing trend where fraudsters take a grassroots approach by infiltrating neighborhood chat groups.

Zoo vaccinates high-risk species for COVID-19

Published September 8, 2021

Royal Oak Review

Zoo vaccinates high-risk species for COVID-19

ROYAL OAK — The Detroit Zoological Society has started vaccinating zoo animals believed to be most susceptible to COVID-19 with a special vaccine developed exclusively for animals.

Laura Wallace managed to make the dean’s list for the summer 2021 semester at Lawrence Technological University, all while working in a hospital ICU during a pandemic.

Published August 23, 2021

Metro

Student juggles school, hospital work during pandemic

METRO DETROIT — Laura Wallace’s message to fellow nursing students is that, when the going gets tough, like in a pandemic, keep going.

Published July 29, 2021

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

St. Clair Shores native who helped develop technology for COVID-19 vaccine honored

ST. CLAIR SHORES — As a child in St. Clair Shores, Jason McLellan, Ph.D., knew he wanted to help people.

Published July 28, 2021

Warren Weekly

Vaccinated local leaders urge constituents to do the same

WARREN — “Protect yourself. Protect your family. Get vaccinated.” That’s the bottom line of a message coming to mailboxes from Warren-area leaders who said collectively they wouldn’t ask constituents to do what they haven’t done themselves.

Families around the country are getting a helping hand through the federal government’s child tax credit program.

Published July 23, 2021

Metro

Child tax credit payments start going out to families

METRO DETROIT — COVID-19 brought with it a variety of problems for everyone, with parents of young children being some of the most drastically affected.

Royal Oak hires financial firm to help with federal recovery funds

Published July 16, 2021

Royal Oak Review

Royal Oak hires financial firm to help with federal recovery funds

ROYAL OAK — On June 28, the Royal Oak City Commission unanimously approved a one-year contract, with options for two additional one-year extensions, for financial consulting services from Guidehouse Inc. to help the city allocate the $28,107,502 it received under the American Rescue Plan Act.

Published July 15, 2021

Rochester Post

Share your pandemic story for library’s local history collection

ROCHESTER — The Rochester Hills Public Library is working to document and preserve the community’s experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Published July 13, 2021

Metro

City of Detroit, Cranbrook craft memorial for COVID-19 victims

METRO DETROIT — There’s no forgetting the deep loss experienced last year by so many as COVID-19 swept the globe and took millions of lives, decimated the economy and pushed medical services well beyond their limits.

Signs posted in and outside city buildings, like this one seen in the St. Clair Shores Public Library, reflect the new policy on masks as of May 24.

Published May 28, 2021

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Mask requirements change inside St. Clair Shores city buildings

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Responding to changes implemented by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, St. Clair Shores has new signs on its doors indicating who does — and does not — have to don a mask.

Published May 27, 2021

Metro

Beaumont offers Pfizer vaccine for ages 12-15

METRO DETROIT — After being one of the first children to receive her first dose of the COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine at the Beaumont Service Center, in Southfield, Megan Sims, 13, now wants to advocate for other children her age to get vaccinated as well.

Published May 26, 2021

Rochester Post

$6.1 million in American Rescue Plan aid coming to Rochester Hills

ROCHESTER HILLS — Nearly $11 billion in emergency funding is coming to Michigan to provide direct aid to state, county and city governments via the American Rescue Plan.

Published May 23, 2021

C&G Newspapers

COVID-19 relief funding helping local school districts

CENTER LINE/WARREN/STERLING HEIGHTS — It has been a school year like no other for the teachers, students and families across the state because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel discusses the COVID-19 vaccination capabilities of the county during a May 3 press conference at the Verkuilen Building in Clinton Township. He was joined by Public Works Commissioner Candice Miller, Treasurer Larry Rocca, Prosecutor Pete Lucido, Clerk Tony Forlini, Sheriff Tony Wickersham, and Board of Commissioners Chairman Don Brown.

Published May 14, 2021

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Macomb County officials tout vaccine accessibility

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — It is easy to get vaccinated for COVID-19 in Macomb County.

At the April 26 Board of Education meeting, the school board voted 6-1 on a resolution to revise quarantine and close-contact tracing rules that upset many parents and staff members. Others, however, agreed with the motion.

Published May 4, 2021

Grosse Pointe Times

Grosse Pointe staff, parents sound off on board’s COVID-19 resolution revision

GROSSE POINTES — One of the many issues the Grosse Pointe Public School System has faced during the pandemic is whether or not to open schools in-person full-time, in a hybrid format or in a virtual format.

Published April 28, 2021

Metro

Hospice of Michigan offers virtual grief support sessions

METRO DETROIT — Michigan residents who lost a loved one to the COVID-19 virus have a place to share their grief.

Remnants of disposable wipes and other debris sit after being raked from higher sections of the giant bar screen at the Northeast Sewage Pumping Station in Detroit.

Published April 23, 2021

C&G Newspapers

OAKLAND COUNTY — Pandemic trash has caused issues for the region’s waterways, the state’s recycling industry and, ultimately, the business supply chain.

The city of Southfield will display a COVID-19 memorial outside the Southfield Municipal Center May 10-28. City officials will display flags on the front lawn to honor those connected with Southfield who have died of the virus.

Published April 21, 2021

Southfield Sun

Southfield to display COVID-19 memorial, visual tribute in May

SOUTHFIELD — As the number of worldwide deaths from COVID-19 surpassed 3 million, the number of deaths due to the virus in Southfield have also reached a number far too high.

Published April 20, 2021

Grosse Pointe Times

Beaumont Hospital, Grosse Pointe dealing with recent surge in COVID-19 cases

GROSSE POINTE CITY — The recent surge in COVID-19 cases is straining the capacity of Beaumont Hospital, Grosse Pointe, as well as the other hospitals in the Beaumont Health system.