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Coronavirus

MDHHS statement on Oct. 24 COVID-19 case count

LANSING — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is reporting more than 3,300 positive test results. “The data shows we are continuing to see alarming increases in the incidence of COVID-19 infections in Michigan," said Dr. Joneigh Khaldun, chief medical executive ...

Ratcliffe, Janssen report on economic conditions

HOUGHTON — The Houghton County Planning Commission heard from Keweenaw Economic Development Alliance Executive Director Jeff Ratcliffe and Houghton County Commissioner Gretchen Janssen on how the business and real estate sectors have been faring during the COVID-19 epidemic. It’s been a ...

Whitmer: Michigan at ‘dangerous moment’ as virus cases spike

LANSING, Mich. — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer warned Wednesday that Michigan has more confirmed cases of the coronavirus than ever, noting a sharp increase since the state Supreme Court invalidated her sweeping orders earlier this month. The number of COVID-19 cases had been gradually rising for ...

GCC receives COVID-19 response grant

LANSING — Gogebic Community College is one of 13 organizations to receive money from the Michigan College Access Network (MCAN) in its 12th round of COVID-19 Response Grants in Michigan. With this round of grants, MCAN has surpassed a half million dollars invested across Michigan to help high ...

Michigan launches dozens of free COVID-19 test sites statewide

LANSING — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is launching new partnerships with Walgreens and the Michigan Primary Care Association to offer 77 new, free COVID-19 test sites statewide, bringing the total number of state-supported, free test sites to nearly 100. ...