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Coronavirus

COVID-19 variant B.1.1.7 identified in Houghton County

HANCOCK – The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) notified the Western Upper Peninsula Health Department (WUPHD) that the MDHHS Bureau of Laboratories identified the COVID-19 variant B.1.1.7 in five Houghton County cases. The SARS-CoV-2 B.1.1.7 variant is thought to have ...

Finlandia hosting #CrushCOVIDWeek

HANCOCK — Finlandia University will be hosting #CrushCOVIDWeek on campus from April 5 through April 9 in the hopes of getting more students, faculty, and staff signed up for COVID-19 vaccinations. “The first week in April marks the beginning of vaccine eligibility for many of our ...

MIOSHA launches COVID-19 citations dashboard

LANSING — To enhance transparency and provide ongoing information related to COVID-19 workplace safety violations, the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) has launched a new online resource to streamline reporting of workplace safety citations related to COVID-19. ...

Finlandia University plans for return to in-person instruction for fall 2021

HANCOCK — Finlandia University has announced its plans to return to in-person instruction for the Fall 2021. Throughout the 2020-21 academic year, the university has provided a safe living and learning environment with a blend of multiple course delivery modalities and robust health and ...

Aspirus issues updated visitor guidelines

LAURIUM – Aspirus Health today updated its visitor guidelines at its locations across Wisconsin and Upper Michigan. The new guidelines ease restrictions to allow one dedicated visitor or support person for the duration of a patient’s visit or stay. This applies across all patient care ...