Detroit, MI|News|
Henry Ford Implements Visitor Restrictions Amid Coronavirus Surge
Henry Ford Health System is the latest southeast Michigan hospital adjusting visitor policies amid a recent surge in new coronavirus cases.
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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Beaumont Restores Visitor Restrictions As Coronavirus Cases Rise
Beaumont hospitals in Royal Oak, Troy and Grosse Pointe reinstate visitor safety restrictions as COVID-19 cases rise in Michigan.
Joey Oliver, Patch Staff
Troy, MI|News|
1 New Coronavirus Outbreak Reported In Oakland County Schools
The state reported 50 new outbreaks of the coronavirus in Michigan schools Monday.
Joey Oliver, Patch Staff
Detroit, MI|News|
4 New Coronavirus Outbreaks Reported In Wayne County Schools
The state reported 50 new outbreaks of the coronavirus in Michigan schools Monday.
Joey Oliver, Patch Staff
Clinton Township, MI|News|
4 New Coronavirus Outbreaks Reported In Macomb County Schools
The state reported 50 new outbreaks of the coronavirus in Michigan schools Monday.
Joey Oliver, Patch Staff
Detroit, MI|News|
Stay-In-Place Order Lifted For University Of Michigan Students
The order was not extended by the Washtenaw County Health Department and will expire at 7 a.m. Tuesday.
Joey Oliver, Patch Staff
Detroit, MI|News|
4 Wayne County Schools Report Coronavirus Outbreaks, State Says
The state on Monday reported that new outbreaks of the coronavirus were reported in 45 schools across Michigan.
Joey Oliver, Patch Staff
Troy, MI|News|
No New Coronavirus Outbreaks Reported At Oakland County Schools
The state on Monday reported that new outbreaks of the coronavirus were reported in 45 schools across Michigan.
Joey Oliver, Patch Staff
Clinton Township, MI|News|
3 Macomb County Schools Report New Coronavirus Outbreaks: State
The state on Monday reported that new outbreaks of the coronavirus were reported in 45 schools across Michigan.
Joey Oliver, Patch Staff
Detroit, MI|News|
Going Out To Eat In Michigan? Plan To Provide Your Name, Number
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, restaurants in Michigan are now required to take patron names and phone numbers to help contact tracing.
Joey Oliver, Patch Staff
Detroit, MI|News|
Michigan Issues New Restrictions On Gatherings As Cases Surge
The state also moved the Traverse City region backward in its MI Safe Start plan.
Joey Oliver, Patch Staff
Clinton Township, MI|News|
5 New Coronavirus Outbreaks Reported In Macomb County Schools
The state said five Macomb County schools are among a list of sites with new coronavirus outbreaks.
Joey Oliver, Patch Staff
Troy, MI|News|
No New Coronavirus Outbreaks Reported At Oakland County Schools
Two Oakland County schools are listed as sites of ongoing outbreaks, the state said.
Joey Oliver, Patch Staff
Detroit, MI|News|
No New Coronavirus Outbreaks Reported At Wayne County Schools
The latest data released by state health officials show no new coronavirus outbreaks have been reported in Wayne County schools.
Joey Oliver, Patch Staff
Detroit, MI|News|
Michigan To Allow Some Indoor Nursing Home Visits
The order is effective Monday and remains in effect until lifted, the state said.
Joey Oliver, Patch Staff
Across Michigan|News|
MI Barber Who Reopened During Shutdown Has Charges Dropped
Karl Manke, 77, is no longer facing misdemeanor charges for opening his barbershop amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Joey Oliver, Patch Staff
Detroit, MI|News|
1 New Coronavirus Outbreak Reported In Wayne County Schools
Six people at Plymouth Christian Academy in Canton have tested positive for the coronavirus, according to state health data.
Joey Oliver, Patch Staff
Troy, MI|News|
1 New Coronavirus Outbreak Reported In Oakland County Schools
Two staff members at an Oakland County school district have tested positive for the coronavirus, the state said Monday.
Joey Oliver, Patch Staff
Clinton Township, MI|News|
3 New Coronavirus Outbreaks Reported In Macomb County Schools
The state said new outbreaks of the coronavirus have been reported at three schools in Macomb County.
Joey Oliver, Patch Staff
Detroit, MI|News|
New App Will Alert People Possibly Exposed To Coronavirus
A new pilot application launched by the state alerts users to possible coronavirus exposure through contact tracing.
Joey Oliver, Patch Staff
Detroit, MI|News|
Michigan Lawmakers Pass Statewide Coronavirus Measures
Michigan lawmakers worked through Tuesday night and into Wednesday morning to OK a series of bills.
Joey Oliver, Patch Staff
Detroit, MI|News|
Michigan Added To New York Coronavirus Quarantine List
Those traveling from Michigan to New York now must quarantine for 14 days upon arriving.
Joey Oliver, Patch Staff
Detroit, MI|News|
Michigan Supreme Court Denies Request To Extend Executive Orders
The Michigan Supreme Court Monday denied Whitmer's request to keep executive orders she issued during the pandemic in place until Oct. 30.
Joey Oliver, Patch Staff
Clinton Township, MI|News|
3 New Coronavirus Outbreaks In Macomb County Schools
Three Macomb County schools have reported outbreaks of the coronavirus, according to a reported released by the state Monday.
Joey Oliver, Patch Staff
Troy, MI|News|
1 New Coronavirus Outbreak Reported In Oakland County Schools
Two students at Oxford Middle School have tested positive for the coronavirus, according to the state.
Joey Oliver, Patch Staff
Detroit, MI|News|
2 New Coronavirus Outbreaks Reported In Wayne County Schools
Two schools in Wayne County reported new outbreaks of the coronavirus, the state reported Monday.
Joey Oliver, Patch Staff
Detroit, MI|News|
Detroit Joins Michigan Communities Issuing Coronavirus Orders
The order includes mask and distancing requirements, as well as guidance for city businesses.
Joey Oliver, Patch Staff
Troy, MI|News|
No New Coronavirus Outbreaks Reported At Oakland County Schools
The state reported no new outbreaks of the coronavirus at schools in Oakland County but said five schools have ongoing outbreaks.
Joey Oliver, Patch Staff
Detroit, MI|News|
2 Wayne County Schools Report New Coronavirus Outbreaks
Two Wayne County schools were included on a list of new outbreaks of the coronavirus at Michigan schools, the state reported Monday.
Joey Oliver, Patch Staff
Clinton Township, MI|News|
No New Coronavirus Outbreaks Reported In Macomb County
Only one school in Macomb County —​ Utica High School in Shelby Township —​ has an ongoing outbreak of the virus, according to the state.
Joey Oliver, Patch Staff
Detroit, MI|News|
Whitmer's Emergency Powers Have Been Struck Down. Now What?
While Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's emergency powers have been struck down, other entities have taken measures into their own hands.
Joey Oliver, Patch Staff
Detroit, MI|News|
Michigan's Upper Peninsula Returns To Phase 4 Of MI Safe Start
The rollback means anyone in the Upper Peninsula who can work remotely is required to do so, and social gatherings are limited.
Joey Oliver, Patch Staff
Detroit, MI|News|
Michigan Movie Theaters, Bowling Alleys Can Reopen Oct. 9
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has signed an executive order allowing movie theaters and bowling alleys to reopen Oct. 9.
Joey Oliver, Patch Staff
Troy, MI|News|
​Oakland County 'Well-Positioned' For Economic Rebound: Experts
Researchers from the University of Michigan say Oakland County's economy is well-positioned to rebound from the coronavirus pandemic.
Joey Oliver, Patch Staff
Detroit, MI|News|
Michigan, Michigan State Football Seasons To Begin In October
The Big Ten conference announced Wednesday morning that the football season will return Oct. 24.
Joey Oliver, Patch Staff
Detroit, MI|News|
New Whitmer Order Clarifies Face Covering Requirements For Sports
The order specifies that a face covering must be worn by athletes during practice or games when they can't social distance.
Joey Oliver, Patch Staff
Detroit, MI|News|
Fall Football, Other Sports Reinstated By MHSAA
The MHSAA Council voted Thursday to allow the high school football season to begin in two weeks.
Joey Oliver, Patch Staff
Detroit, MI|News|
Whitmer Allows Gyms, Pools To Reopen Across Michigan
Whitmer is also allowing organized sports to resume in regions where they remain restricted with strict guidelines.
Joey Oliver, Patch Staff
Detroit, MI|News|
Whitmer Says She Will Address Reopening Gyms, Sports 'Very Soon'
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer told residents Wednesday to "stay tuned" for an announcement regarding a return of sports and reopening gyms.
Joey Oliver, Patch Staff
Detroit, MI|News|
Detroit Superintendent To State: Reinstate Fall Football Season
Detroit Superintendent Nikolai Vitti sent a letter to state officials requesting fall football be reinstated in Michigan.
Joey Oliver, Patch Staff
