Detroit, MI|News|
MI Unmasked: Where Things Stand As Many COVID Restriction End
Now that many COVID-19 restrictions have been rescinded, here is where things stand with the coronavirus in Michigan.
Joey Oliver, Patch Staff
Michigan: Finding Our Way Forward
The coronavirus shutdown brought civic life and commerce to a standstill for months. These stories of revival show how communities, businesses, schools and essential institutions in Michigan are finding ways to reopen, recover and move forward.
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Detroit, MI|News|
Michigan Announces Date For Full Reopening
Indoor capacity limits and mask requirements are soon going to be a thing of the past in Michigan.
Joey Oliver, Patch Staff
Detroit, MI|News|
Some MI Counties Remain Susceptible To COVID Outbreaks: See Why
Low vaccination rates in parts of Michigan that are predominately Black could allow for future coronavirus outbreaks.
Joey Oliver, Patch Staff
Detroit, MI|News|
Whitmer Hints She Could Remove COVID-19 Restriction This Week
The remaining COVID-19 restrictions in Michigan are set to expire on July 1, but the governor may end those restrictions sooner.
Joey Oliver, Patch Staff
Detroit, MI|News|
Michigan Coronavirus Outbreaks: 2 Schools Added To Ongoing List
Michigan reported just two new outbreaks of the coronavirus in schools across the state Monday.
Joey Oliver, Patch Staff
Detroit, MI|News|
MI Lifts Capacity Limits On Outdoor Events Beginning Tuesday
Tuesday marks the first step in Michigan's accelerated reopening plan, as capacity limits on outdoor events go by the wayside.
Joey Oliver, Patch Staff
Detroit, MI|News|
No Coronavirus Outbreaks Reported In Wayne County On Monday
Michigan reported 34 new outbreaks of the coronavirus in schools across the state Monday.
Joey Oliver, Patch Staff
Troy, MI|News|
6 New Coronavirus Outbreaks Reported In Oakland County Schools
Michigan reported 34 new outbreaks of the coronavirus in schools across the state Monday.
Joey Oliver, Patch Staff
Clinton Township, MI|News|
No New Coronavirus Outbreaks Reported In Macomb County Schools
Michigan reported 34 new outbreaks of the coronavirus in schools across the state Monday.
Joey Oliver, Patch Staff
Detroit, MI|News|
More Michigan COVID-19 Restrictions Could Be Eased Soon
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is expected to announce an ease on coronavirus restrictions by the end of the week​, according to reports.
Joey Oliver, Patch Staff
Plymouth-Canton, MI|News|
3 Wayne County Schools Added To COVID-19 Outbreak List
Michigan reported 55 new outbreaks of the coronavirus in schools across the state Monday.
Joey Oliver, Patch Staff
Clinton Township, MI|News|
5 Macomb County Schools Added To Michigan COVID-19 Outbreak List
Michigan reported 55 new outbreaks of the coronavirus in schools across the state Monday.
Joey Oliver, Patch Staff
Rochester-Rochester Hills, MI|News|
10 Oakland County Schools Added To MI COVID-19 Outbreak List
Michigan reported 55 new outbreaks of the coronavirus in schools across the state Monday.
Joey Oliver, Patch Staff
Detroit, MI|News|
Michigan Lifts Mask Requirement For Fully Vaccinated Residents
Under the updated order, Michiganders who are outside will no longer need to wear a mask regardless of vaccination status.
Joey Oliver, Patch Staff
Detroit, MI|News|
2 New Coronavirus Outbreaks Reported In Wayne County Schools
Michigan reported 61 new outbreaks of the coronavirus in schools across the state Monday.
Joey Oliver, Patch Staff
Rochester-Rochester Hills, MI|News|
15 New Coronavirus Outbreaks Reported In Oakland County Monday
Michigan reported 61 new outbreaks of the coronavirus in schools across the state Monday.
Joey Oliver, Patch Staff
Clinton Township, MI|News|
3 Coronavirus Outbreaks Reported In Macomb County Monday
Michigan reported 61 new outbreaks of the coronavirus in schools across the state Monday.
Joey Oliver, Patch Staff
Detroit, MI|News|
Michiganders Can Return To In-Person Office Work On May 24
Michigan reached its first vaccine milestone Monday, meaning people can return to in-person work on May 24.
Joey Oliver, Patch Staff
Detroit, MI|News|
Michigan Relaxes Mask Requirements Statewide Beginning Thursday
Masks are generally not required at outdoor events unless a gathering has 100 or more people, state officials said Tuesday.
Joey Oliver, Patch Staff
Grosse Pointe, MI|News|
2 COVID-19 Outbreaks Reported In Wayne County Schools Monday
Michigan reported 71 new outbreaks of the coronavirus in schools across the state Monday.
Joey Oliver, Patch Staff
Clinton Township, MI|News|
9 Macomb County Schools Have New Coronavirus Outbreaks: State
Michigan reported 71 new outbreaks of the coronavirus in schools across the state Monday.
Joey Oliver, Patch Staff
Troy, MI|News|
20 Oakland County Schools Added To Coronavirus Outbreak List
Michigan reported 71 new outbreaks of the coronavirus in schools across the state Monday.
Joey Oliver, Patch Staff
Detroit, MI|News|
'Double-Mutant' Coronavirus Variant Identified In Michigan
The variant, B.1.617, was first detected in India and has been identified in Clinton County.
Joey Oliver, Patch Staff
Detroit, MI|News|
Lifting Of Michigan COVID Rules Tied To Vaccination Rate: Whitmer
When will Michigan's COVID-19 restrictions be completely lifted? The governor said it's directly tied to the state's vaccination rate.
Joey Oliver, Patch Staff
Grosse Pointe, MI|News|
Some Grosse Pointe Teachers Skip Class In Protest Of COVID Rules
Some teachers are Grosse Pointe North High School did not show up to work Wednesday in protest of recently amended COVID-19 guidelines.
Joey Oliver, Patch Staff
Detroit, MI|News|
Miguel Cabrera Named Protect Michigan Commission Co-Chair
The Detroit Tigers Miguel Cabrera has been an All-Star. He's won a Triple Crown. Now, he chairs a group advocating for COVID-19 vaccines.
Joey Oliver, Patch Staff
Detroit, MI|News|
New Coronavirus Outbreak Reported In Wayne County Schools Monday
Michigan reported 42 new outbreaks of the coronavirus in schools across the state Monday.
Joey Oliver, Patch Staff
Troy, MI|News|
No New Coronavirus Outbreaks Reported In Oakland County Schools
Michigan reported 42 new outbreaks of the coronavirus in schools across the state Monday.
Joey Oliver, Patch Staff
Clinton Township, MI|News|
2 New Coronavirus Outbreaks Reported In Macomb County Schools
Michigan reported 42 new outbreaks of the coronavirus in schools across the state Monday.
Joey Oliver, Patch Staff
Detroit, MI|News|
MI Moves Forward With Administration Of Johnson & Johnson Vaccine
Federal officials said the vaccine's known and potential benefits outweigh the known and potential risks in adults.
Joey Oliver, Patch Staff
Detroit, MI|News|
J&J Vaccine: Feds Lift Recommended Pause In Michigan, Elsewhere
A key federal committee recommended that the U.S. lift the pause of the single-dose COVID-19 vaccine.
Joey Oliver, Patch Staff
Plymouth-Canton, MI|News|
UM To Require COVID-19 Vaccine For Students Living On Campus
University of Michigan students living on the school's Ann Arbor campus for the fall term will need to be vaccinated.
Joey Oliver, Patch Staff
Detroit, MI|News|
3 New Coronavirus Outbreaks Reported In Wayne County Schools
Michigan reported 43 new outbreaks of the coronavirus in schools across the state Monday.
Joey Oliver, Patch Staff
Clinton Township, MI|News|
3 New Coronavirus Outbreaks Reported In Macomb County Schools
Michigan reported 43 new outbreaks of the coronavirus in schools across the state Monday.
Joey Oliver, Patch Staff
Troy, MI|News|
8 New Coronavirus Outbreaks Reported In Oakland County Schools
Michigan reported 43 new outbreaks of the coronavirus in schools across the state Monday.
Joey Oliver, Patch Staff
Detroit, MI|News|
Michigan Extends COVID-19 Rules, Expands Mask Mandate To Children
Children ages 2-4 are now included in the state's mask mandate beginning April 26. They had previously been exempt.
Joey Oliver, Patch Staff
Detroit, MI|News|
MI Receives $6.3M In Federal Money To Fight COVID-19 Variants
Michigan has reported the second-highest number of B.1.1.7 variant cases in the U.S., according to the CDC.
Joey Oliver, Patch Staff
Royal Oak, MI|News|
MI Health System: Hospitals Are At 'Critical Capacity Levels'
In a statement, Beaumont Health System CEO John Fox called the rising number of new coronavirus cases in Michigan "very troubling."
Joey Oliver, Patch Staff
Detroit, MI|News|
4 New Coronavirus Outbreaks Reported In Wayne County Schools
Four new outbreaks of the coronavirus have been reported in Wayne County schools, Michigan health officials reported Monday.
Joey Oliver, Patch Staff
St. Clair Shores, MI|News|
12 New Coronavirus Outbreaks Reported In Macomb County Schools
Twelve new outbreaks of the coronavirus have been reported in Macomb County schools, Michigan health officials reported Monday.
Joey Oliver, Patch Staff