Coronavirus

Published March 16, 2020

Harper Woods Schools to provide meals, schoolwork for students during closure

HARPER WOODS — The Harper Woods School District announced that it will be providing free breakfast and lunch meal pickups on weekdays during the statewide mandated school closures.

Several mitigation measures regarding the coronavirus situation were declared March 12 in Macomb Township. All public buildings will be sprayed with disinfectant using electronic spray technology, and the Parks and Recreation Department has canceled all programs within the department through May 1.

Published March 16, 2020

Macomb Township Chronicle

Macomb Township announces COVID-19 mitigation measures

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Add Macomb Township to the list of municipalities trying to be proactive in slowing the spread of the coronavirus.

Published March 16, 2020

Sterling Heights Sentry

Sterling Heights suspends city recreational activities due to coronavirus

STERLING HEIGHTS — The new coronavirus has swiftly forced a new way of life on Sterling Heights residents, students and beyond.

Beaumont Health opens curbside screening, testing for COVID-19

Published March 16, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Beaumont Health opens curbside screening, testing for COVID-19

METRO DETROIT — In an effort to continue to prevent the possible spread of COVID-19 and ensure individuals are receiving the proper care, Beaumont Health has opened curbside screening at all eight of its hospitals.

Published March 16, 2020

Shelby - Utica News

Shelby Township responds to coronavirus pandemic

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — After the recent outbreak of the coronavirus COVID-19, the township is asking people to exercise discretion before attending township events and facilities, as the township follows the advice of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Macomb County Department of Health and Community Services to limit gatherings of more than 100 people.

Published March 15, 2020

Woodward Talk

Berkley, Ferndale school districts react to closings amid coronavirus pandemic

FERNDALE/BERKLEY — After the number of presumed positive cases of COVID-19 reached 12 in Michigan, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced March 12 that all K-12 school buildings will be closed in the state from March 16 through April 5.

Published March 14, 2020

Royal Oak Review

Royal Oak, Clawson announce COVID-19 response plans

ROYAL OAK/CLAWSON — Royal Oak and Clawson, and their public school districts, are responding to the coronavirus pandemic and taking direction from the county and state.

Published March 14, 2020

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Oakland County declares state of emergency due to coronavirus

OAKLAND COUNTY — On March 13, Oakland County Executive David Coulter declared a state of emergency in the county due to the COVID-19 pandemic, as Michigan announced that the total presumptive positive cases of COVID-19 rose to 25.

Published March 13, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Archdiocese of Detroit suspends public Mass

METRO DETROIT — Detroit Archbishop Allen Vigneron announced March 13 that public masses would be suspended throughout the Archdiocese of Detroit until Holy Week because of the spread of coronavirus.

Published March 13, 2020

Rochester Post

RCS transitions to remote learning to help mitigate coronavirus

ROCHESTER — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer ordered all public and private Michigan schools to close for three weeks starting March 16 in response to the coronavirus outbreak in Michigan.

Published March 13, 2020

Southfield Sun

Emergency declared in Southfield due to coronavirus

SOUTHFIELD — Mayor Ken Siver has declared that the city of Southfield is in a state of emergency in order to slow the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus.

March 13, a State of Emergency was announced for Macomb County to deal with the COVID-19 coronavirus. No cases of coronavirus have been reported in Macomb County.

Published March 13, 2020

C&G Newspapers

State of emergency declared in Macomb County

While cases of coronavirus in Oakland and Wayne counties have been confirmed, Macomb County hasn’t seen any just yet. Nonetheless, on March 13, Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel announced a state of emergency for Macomb County to deal with the COVID-19 coronavirus.

Published March 13, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Beaumont establishes COVID-19 hotline, restrictions for visitors, curbside screening

METRO DETROIT — As statewide action continues to be rapidly put in place to stop the potential spread of COVID-19, Beaumont Health has joined in to help by creating a novel coronavirus hotline and by implementing visitor safety restrictions at all eight of its hospitals to mitigate the virus’ spread.

Published March 12, 2020

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

St. Clair Shores takes precautions in wake of COVID-19 reports

Although the risk of the coronavirus to the general public is reportedly considered low, state, county and local governments have stepped up preparedness efforts after two Michigan residents tested presumptive positive for COVID-19, announced late March 10.

Lutheran North leaders, education group discuss coronavirus

Published March 10, 2020

Macomb Township Chronicle

Lutheran North leaders, education group discuss coronavirus

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Everywhere one looks, headlines abound regarding the new coronavirus.

Published March 10, 2020

Rochester Post

RCS halts attendance incentives amid coronavirus concerns

ROCHESTER/ROCHESTER HILLS/OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — In the wake of the new coronavirus outbreak, Rochester Community Schools has put a stop to all attendance incentives.

Published March 2, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Oakland County, state advise regular flu-prevention steps to avoid new coronavirus

OAKLAND COUNTY — Dr. Russell Faust, the medical director of the Oakland County Health Division, believes the media is blowing the potential COVID-19 pandemic out of proportion.

Published February 28, 2020

Warren Weekly

Warren taking steps to address potential coronavirus threat

WARREN — Hand-sanitizing stations. Protective masks and gloves. Public service announcements about steps you can take to protect yourself, your family and your neighbors.

Published February 19, 2020

Southfield Sun

Southfield taking steps to prevent spread of new coronavirus

SOUTHFIELD — Although, at press time, there were no confirmed cases of the coronavirus from Wuhan, China, in Michigan, city leaders are still taking precautions to prevent the spread of the disease.