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Death toll climbs to 184 with nearly 6.5K COVID-19 cases in Michigan

At least 184 have died from coronavirus in Michigan as the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases statewide jumped more than 1,000 to nearly 6,500 earlier today.

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More than 5,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Michigan; Death toll at 132

At least 132 people are now dead from coronavirus in Michigan as the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases swelled by more than 800 this afternoon to 5,486 statewide, including at least 65 cases identified in Ingham, Clinton and Eaton counties.

County orders essential workers to be screened for virus symptoms

Essential workers in Ingham County must be tested for coronavirus symptoms under an emergency order issue today by the county health officer. The order requires taking employees’ temperatures as well as questioning them about their health and travel.

Disaster declared; COVID-19 death toll surpasses 100 in Michigan

As COVID-19 spreads, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is concerned about whether Michigan hospitals will have enough supplies to last through the weekend. But a recent major disaster declaration should help unleash federal funding for those struggling in Michigan.

Six recreational pot shops now open in Lansing 

Two more recreational marijuana dispensaries are open for curbside sales in Lansing this week after state officials declared pot shops to be “essential” in Michigan. 

Nearly 100 COVID-19 deaths reported in Michigan

With almost 3,000 COVID-19 cases now reported in Michigan, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is asking for federal assistance and warning hospitals to brace for overload.

Maintaining social distance: Are stores taking CDC guidelines seriously?

As executive orders continue to tighten restrictions on Michigan citizens and businesses, City Pulse has received emails praising some stores for playing along, and criticizing others for seemingly ignoring the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s recommended social distancing procedures.

Life, death and duty: The coronavirus brings moral and ethical questions to your door

Considering life and death questions is squirm-inducing enough in the abstract, sitting in an armchair. The COVID-19 outbreak is throwing urgent ethical and moral issues down our backs, like hot coals.

Coronavirus in Michigan: Day 15

More than 500 new cases of COVID-19 and 17 deaths reported in Michigan brought the statewide death toll to 60 today, with almost 3,000 cases across the state.

Coronavirus in Michigan: Day 14

At least nine died in Michigan from COVID-19 yesterday, bringing the total number of deaths statewide to 24 while the number of confirmed coronavirus cases jumped to nearly 1,800.