Kate Beer of the Western Upper Peninsula Health Department updated the Houghton County Board on precautions being taken for the COVID-19 virus. Two people in the western Upper Peninsula have been tested for the coronavirus, said Beer, health officer at WUPHD. No cases have been confirmed in ...
HOUGHTON — The 2020 Western Upper Peninsula Science & Engineering Fair that was scheduled for March 18, will be transitioned to an online platform to ensure that students may still have a high-quality experience, while maintaining safety. The announcement came in an email from Emily ...
For the safety of our patients, their loved ones and our medical staff, UP Health System - Portage is expanding visitor restrictions to prevent the spread of respiratory illnesses, including novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Effective immediately all routine visiting is being suspended until the ...
Finnish citizens currently residing in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula who have concerns, particularly regarding the United States’ recently-enacted European travel ban, are encouraged to contact Mr. James Kurtti, the Honorary Consul of Finland for the U.P. As an honorary consul, Kurtti can ...
The current COVID-19 outbreak situation means that it is critical that we take every precaution possible. We must prevent this virus from entering our center. Protecting our residents’ health and safety is our top priority. The CDC has done a careful review of the death rate ...
Despite the turbulence COVID-19 has been causing, 31 BACKPACKS is still in full swing. 31 BACKPACKS will make food deliveries if parents are unable to make pick-ups at Glad Tidings Assembly of God Church on 601 Ingot Street in Hancock. Volunteers are still needed to prepare for the Spring Break ...
WAUSAU — As communities across the country prepare for the impacts of COVID-19, Aspirus has three important public messages: If you think you might have COVID-19: The symptoms of COVID-19 are similar to those of influenza. They include fever, cough and shortness of breath. If you are ...
Gogebic Community College hosted the annual Spring High School Quiz Bowl Invitational Tournament on Thursday, Mar. 12, 2020. 49 games were played throughout the day with 16 teams in the Big 16 competition and eight in the Little Eight division. Twelve schools were represented including: ...
Five bishops representing leadership from Michigan’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) and The Episcopal Church issued a joint statement today in response to Governor Whitmer’s recommendations regarding the growing public health crisis around COVID-19. Emphasizing the need to ...
With an abundance of caution, and following the general measures taken by the schools, the colleges/universities, large gatherings, and other organizations and businesses, as well as the DAR of Michigan, the Onagomingkway Chapter DAR is cancelling its meeting at Jasper Ridge Brewery tomorrow ...
Lansing — Due to the impacts of COVID-19 in Michigan and recommendations on preventative measures from Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Michigan’s Poetry Out Loud State Finals event has been postponed. The competition was scheduled to take ...
LANSING — The Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC) will cease in-person visiting of prisoners effective immediately for the safety of staff, prisoners and the public. This will also include outside volunteers and other tours and groups who routinely come into the prisons. There are now ...
LANSING — In accordance with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services’ recommendations designed to help prevent the spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), the Mackinac Bridge Authority will indefinitely suspend its driver assistance program ...
LANSING – Following the announcement of the state’s first presumptive positive cases of COVID-19, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) are providing recommendations designed to help prevent the spread of the virus. “I urge all ...
LANSING — Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-5 to cancel all events over 250 people and all assemblages in shared spaces over 250 people beginning on Friday, Mar 13 at 5 p.m. and ending on Sunday, Apr 5 at 5 p.m. The governor’s executive order also closes all K-12 school ...
HOUGHTON — Joe Biden and President Donald Trump won their primary races in all Copper Country counties – and all counties in Michigan – while all local ballot measures passed. Results from Tuesday’s election are below. Houghton County Turnout for Tuesday’s election in Houghton ...
LANSING — Michigan now has two two confirmed casts of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), Governor Whitmer said late Tuesday night in a press briefing. Oakland County Health Division, and Wayne County Health Department, announced that two Michigan residents tested presumptive positive for ...
LANSING — The State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) activated the Michigan Joint Information Center (JIC) Tuesday to coordinate state agency communications efforts in response to the potential spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). As of March 9, there are no confirmed COVID-19 ...
The CDC is requesting that individuals defer visiting residents in the nursing home setting until further notice. They have also recommended that facilities take active measures to screen visitors in an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19. In order to honor the recommendations made by the ...
The annual Celebrate the U.P.! event, which features speakers and other activities highlighting the places and outdoor pursuits that make the Upper Peninsula a special place to live, has been indefinitely postponed due to the uncertainty created by the spread of the coronavirus. The event, ...