(WWJ) There are 138 new coronavirus outbreaks across the state, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services — amid growing concern .Most of outbreaks continue to be in long-term care facilities, health officials said Monday; with 37 new outbreaks identified in those settings.MDHHS said the second highest number of outbreaks, at 26, is in K-12 schools — including two new outbreaks at schools in Washtenaw County.A combined total of ten coronavirus cases were reported at St. Paul Lutheran School in Ann Arbor and the Chelsea School District. There's also one outbreak in...…(WWJ) There are 138 new coronavirus outbreaks across the state, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services — amid growing concern .Most of outbreaks continue to be in long-term care facilities, health officials said Monday; with 37 new outbreaks identified in those settings.MDHHS said the second highest number of outbreaks, at 26, is in K-12 schools — including two new outbreaks at schools in Washtenaw County.A combined total of ten coronavirus cases were reported at St. Paul Lutheran School in Ann Arbor and the Chelsea School District. There's also one outbreak in...WW…

(WWJ) While Michiganders will be strongly encouraged to get vaccinated against COVID-19, once the vaccine is available, getting vaccinated will not be mandatory.Speaking at a news conference on Thursday, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer was asked if schools and employers will be allowed to require COVID vaccinations.As far as the state government is concerned, she said:"There are no conversations around mandates — I think that's important for me to be very clear on," the governor said, adding: "I think any employer who is worried about making sure that their workforce is safe and healthy, they should...…(WWJ) While Michiganders will be strongly encouraged to get vaccinated against COVID-19, once the vaccine is available, getting vaccinated will not be mandatory.Speaking at a news conference on Thursday, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer was asked if schools and employers will be allowed to require COVID vaccinations.As far as the state government is concerned, she said:"There are no conversations around mandates — I think that's important for me to be very clear on," the governor said, adding: "I think any employer who is worried about making sure that their workforce is safe and healthy, they should...WW…

(WWJ) While she did not announce a decision, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says the state may "have to" extend the current ban on indoor dining.The governor said Thursday that, while cases are leveling off a bit in recent days, she's concerned about data that showed a significant number of Michigan residents traveled over Thanksgiving -- despite the warnings from health experts.She's bracing for that to result in an explosion of cases this month and next."The bottom line really is: Do the masses, do the people, do their part, right?" Whitmer said, at a news conference. "It comes down to...…(WWJ) While she did not announce a decision, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says the state may "have to" extend the current ban on indoor dining.The governor said Thursday that, while cases are leveling off a bit in recent days, she's concerned about data that showed a significant number of Michigan residents traveled over Thanksgiving -- despite the warnings from health experts.She's bracing for that to result in an explosion of cases this month and next."The bottom line really is: Do the masses, do the people, do their part, right?" Whitmer said, at a news conference. "It comes down to...WW…

(WWJ) Michigan Gov. Gretchen is asking state lawmakers for a considerable infusion of cash to help families and support the state's economy.Amid a powerful second surge of the coronavirus in the state, Whitmer said she needs the Michigan Legislature work with her on key priorities during the few remaining session days of 2020.The first: Passing a $100 million Michigan COVID relief plan.She said, at a news conference Tuesday: "Week after week...the nation's governors on both sides of the aisle have been urging Congress and the White House to pass a bipartisan, and sign a bipartisan relief...…(WWJ) Michigan Gov. Gretchen is asking state lawmakers for a considerable infusion of cash to help families and support the state's economy.Amid a powerful second surge of the coronavirus in the state, Whitmer said she needs the Michigan Legislature work with her on key priorities during the few remaining session days of 2020.The first: Passing a $100 million Michigan COVID relief plan.She said, at a news conference Tuesday: "Week after week...the nation's governors on both sides of the aisle have been urging Congress and the White House to pass a bipartisan, and sign a bipartisan relief...WW…

(WWJ) Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is urging Michigan residents not to gather with people from outside their own homes for Thanksgiving, as COVID-19 cases skyrocket in the state."The second wave of COVID-19 is hitting us, and it's hitting us hard. I'm not gonna sugarcoat this...We are in the worst part of this pandemic to date," Whitmer said, at a news conference Thursday."This is the moment that medical experts had been warning us about, and dreading since the beginning of this pandemic," she said. "The curve that we had flattened, right now this curve is a straight line, and it is...…(WWJ) Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is urging Michigan residents not to gather with people from outside their own homes for Thanksgiving, as COVID-19 cases skyrocket in the state."The second wave of COVID-19 is hitting us, and it's hitting us hard. I'm not gonna sugarcoat this...We are in the worst part of this pandemic to date," Whitmer said, at a news conference Thursday."This is the moment that medical experts had been warning us about, and dreading since the beginning of this pandemic," she said. "The curve that we had flattened, right now this curve is a straight line, and it is...WW…