Coronavirus

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

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.

Oakland County launches smaller vaccine clinics for select communities

Published April 20, 2021

C&G Newspapers

Oakland County launches smaller vaccine clinics for select communities

OAKLAND COUNTY— For older residents or those who speak English as a second language, securing a slot to get the COVID-19 vaccine can be quite the ordeal.

Published April 19, 2021

Metro

Beaumont, patients share their experience during third COVID-19 surge

OAKLAND COUNTY — Samantha Shelton, 34, of Lake Orion, knows first-hand how debilitating a COVID-19 infection can be.

Madison Heights residents can visit the city’s website, madison-heights.org, where clicking a banner at the top of the front page will take them to more resources on getting vaccinated.

Published April 16, 2021

Madison - Park News

Officials urge residents to get vaccinated

MADISON HEIGHTS/HAZEL PARK — With Michigan a national hotspot for COVID-19 in recent weeks and virus variants on the rise, city officials are urging residents to get vaccinated as soon as possible.

Published April 15, 2021

Advertiser Times

Harper Woods hosts COVID-19 vaccination event

HARPER WOODS — Communities around the nation and around the world are organizing ways for local residents to receive their vaccinations for COVID-19.

Rainbow Rehabilitation Centers has started a Post COVID-19 Outpatient Rehabilitation Recovery Program. Kip Worley works with physical therapist Kayla Daniels March 29.

Published April 15, 2021

C&G Newspapers

Health care officials respond to COVID-19 recovery needs

METRO DETROIT — Recovering from COVID-19 can be a long process, and health care officials are seeing a new need to support people through it.

In a joint statement by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration, officials recommended a pause in the distribution of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine pending the additional review of data involving “a rare and severe type of blood clot” in six individuals who received the vaccine. All six were women between the ages of 18 and 48. As of April 12, more than 6.8 million doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine had been administered in the U.S., according to the statement.

Published April 13, 2021

Warren Weekly

Drive-thru vaccine clinic at Warren’s City Hall suspended

WARREN — The drive-thru COVID-19 vaccination clinic at Warren's City Hall parking structure was suspended indefinitely on April 13 at the recommendation of federal health officials, citing a need for further review of the one-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

Published April 7, 2021

Metro

New program to help with rent, utilities for those struggling in the pandemic

METRO DETROIT — The advent of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020 changed everything for everyone, but shutdowns have affected some residents more than others.

Published April 7, 2021

Metro

Finding new interests during shutdowns

METRO DETROIT — When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in March 2020, musician Mike McCabe was on his way to his job playing piano for vacationers aboard the Carnival Cruise Line.

Published April 2, 2021

Warren Weekly

Macomb County health officer talks about vaccine rollout

WARREN — The last week of March was full of big news for those waiting to get a COVID-19 vaccination in Macomb County.

Published April 2, 2021

Sterling Heights Sentry

Health experts vouch for vaccines: ‘All of them are very safe and effective’

STERLING HEIGHTS — During a webinar hosted by the Sterling Heights Regional Chamber of Commerce, several experts came together to field questions on the vaccines for COVID-19.