First COVID-19 related death reported in Michigan
March 18th, 20200 DEARBORN — A Beaumont Health patient, a man in his 50s who tested positive for COVID-19 and had other underlying medical conditions, passed away early this morning at a Beaumont Hospital in Wayne County. “Our medical team went to extraordinary efforts to care for this patient and we are deeply saddened by his passing and...
Two coronavirus cases reported in Dearborn as Michigan’s overall total reaches 65
March 17th, 20200 LANSING — The total number of coronavirus cases in Michigan has reached 65, according to new numbers released by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. The number is up 11 from the 54 cases revealed on Monday evening. Out of the 11 new cases, two are in Detroit, two are in Macomb County and two are in Oakland County,...
Dearborn Administrative Center to close to public Wednesday, March 18; non-essential services suspended
March 17th, 20200 DEARBORN — Due to increasing concerns surrounding COVID-19, the Dearborn Administrative Center (DAC) will close to the public beginning Wednesday, March 18 until further notice. Residents will still be able to attend public meetings in-person at the DAC, but are encouraged to be proactive with health guidelines and practice...
Beaumont Health Lab now processing a limited number of COVID-19 tests
March 17th, 20200 Health system COVID-19 hotline staff expanded to meet demand Beaumont Health has started processing a limited number of COVID-19 tests in its own laboratory. On-site processing allows doctors to have results in hours instead of days. “We’re proud to have developed a mechanism to process tests within our health system,” said...
Dingell and Tlaib join teleconference to discuss important coronavirus legislation
March 16th, 20200 DETROIT — On Monday, Michigan United (MU), a Michigan based advocacy non-profit, organized a teleconference with community leaders from the state to discuss responses, legislation and outcomes relating to the COVID-19 outbreak in the U.S. The teleconference featured critical information about current bills and future legislation in...
Whitmer orders temporary prohibition on large assemblages and events over 50 people
March 16th, 20200 LANSING - On Monday, Governor Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-11, to prohibit all events over 50 people or assemblages in shared indoor spaces over 50 people beginning Tuesday, March 17 at 9:00am. The order overrides limits set in an earlier order which put a stop on gatherings over 250 people. Executive Order...
Trump urges Americans to avoid traveling, public gatherings to help stop coronavirus
March 16th, 20200 WASHINGTON, D.C. — Americans have been urged by President Trump to avoid traveling and gathering in public spaces in an effort to put a stop to the spread of the coronavirus. Trump said the outbreak could last into July or August, although a national health expert clarified his estimate was just one possible trajectory and it could...
Governor expands unemployment benefits for Michigan workers during outbreak
March 16th, 20200 LANSING - On Monday, Governor Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-10 to temporarily expand eligibility for unemployment benefits. This executive order is effective immediately and until Tuesday, April 14 at 11:59pm. Under the governor’s order, unemployment benefits would be extended to: Workers who have an...
Gov. Whitmer signs executive order temporarily closing bars, theaters, casinos and other public spaces
March 16th, 20200 LANSING - Today, Governor Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-9, which temporarily closes theaters, bars, and casinos, and limits restaurants to carry-out and delivery orders. Under Executive Order 2020-9, effective Monday, March 16 at 3:00pm, the following places of public accommodation will be closed; restaurants, cafes,...
Michigan announces 12 more coronavirus cases, total now at 45
March 15th, 20200 Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer spoke at a press conference on Sunday, during which the state of Michigan announced 12 additional presumptive, positive cases of coronavirus/COVID-19. The new cases bring the state's total number of positive cases to 45. Specimens will be sent to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for...
First presumptive positive case of COVID-19 recorded in Macomb County
March 14th, 20200 MACOMB COUNTY — A first presumptive diagnosis of COVID-19 was made Friday night according to The Macomb County Health Department. The patient has been described as a middle aged adult male with a history of travel who is currently hospitalized at a medical facility, a news release said. Officials are working to identify people...
Judge denies prosecutor’s appeal of dismissal in Ibrahim Aljahim’s sexual conduct case
March 13th, 20200 DETROIT — On Friday, a Wayne County judge upheld the dismissal by a Hamtramck judge in the sexual assault case of Hamtramck Yemeni community leader Ibrahim Aljahim and denied the Wayne County Prosecutor's appeal. Wayne County Circuit Court Criminal Division Judge Bruce Morrow upheld Friday morning the November 2019 order of dismissal...
Macomb County declares a State of Emergency due to COVID-19
March 13th, 20200 Macomb County Executive Mark A. Hackel today announced a State of Emergency for Macomb County to deal with the COVID-19 Coronavirus. There are currently no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Macomb County. This measure is being taken to further prevent the spread of the virus. Declaring a State of Emergency is within the rights of the...
Whitmer orders temporary prohibition on large assemblages and events
March 13th, 20200 LANSING - Today, Governor 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, March 13 at 5:00pm and ending on Sunday, April 5 at 5:00pm. The governor’s executive order also closes all K-12 school buildings to students from Monday,...
Dearborn announces closures, cancellations of events and services in response to COVID-19
March 12th, 20200 DEARBORN — The city of Dearborn announced on Thursday that it is taking several precautions to mitigate any spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The city said in a press release that it is taking measures to ensure its residents' safety and as a result, some city services and resources will be unavailable in the short-term. A......
Dearborn curbside yard waste pickup begins March 9
March 12th, 20200 DEARBORN – Dearborn’s 2020 curbside yard waste program kicked off on the week of March 9-13 and will last through the week of December 7-11. Beginning the week of March 9, residents can put yard waste in properly marked containers at the curb on their trash collection day. Residents are reminded to place the yard waste...
Charity to screen “One Night in Al Aqsa” in Dearborn this Saturday; tickets still available
March 12th, 20200 DEARBORN — The documentary film One Night in Al-Aqsa, from acclaimed director Abrar Hussain, is expected to be screened on Saturday, March 14 from 6-9 p.m. at the AMC Star Fairlane 21's Auditorium #1 in Dearborn. The movie, described as “awe-inspiring”, will also feature a fundraising presentation about the work being undertaken......
Wayne County issues FAQ for 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19)
March 11th, 20200 Wayne County has issued the following FAQ bulletin following the confirmed case of COVID-19: What is 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19)? COVID-19 is caused by a new respiratory virus in the coronaviruses family. This family of viruses is common in people and many different species of animals, including camels, cattle, cats and...
State recommends community mitigation strategies to help slow the transmission of COVID-19 in Michigan
March 11th, 20200 LANSING — Following the announcement of the state’s first presumptive positive cases of COVID-19, Governor 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 Michiganders to take these recommendations seriously and...
Dearborn closes school as staff member is tested for coronavirus
March 11th, 20201 DEARBORN - Dearborn Public Schools (DPS) held a press conference at 6 p.m. on Wednesday to announce the closure of an elementary school in the district due to possible exposure to COVID 19. The video can be viewed on The Arab American News’ Facebook page. A press release by the district says that on the advice of public health...
Sanders popular among Arab American voters, unable to clinch county-wide support
March 11th, 20200 HAMTRAMCK — As of Wednesday evening, election results for the March 10 Michigan presidential primary in key Arab American precincts in Hamtramck, Dearborn and Dearborn Height show Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders to be the overwhelming favorite among voters in the community. While election results in many of these precincts are......
Coronavirus strikes in Michigan, Gov. Whitmer declares state of emergency
March 10th, 20200 LANSING – Gov. Whitmer, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), the Oakland County Health Division and Wayne County Health Department announced today that two Michigan residents tested presumptive positive for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), the first confirmed cases in the state. The governor has declared a...
Man who made death threat against Ilhan Omar sentenced to one year in prison
March 10th, 20200 ROCHESTER, NY — Defendant Patrick W. Carlineo, Jr., 56 of Addison, New York, has been sentenced to 12 months and one day in prison by Chief U.S. District Judge Frank P. Geraci, Jr. for death threats to U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) made last year. The announcement was made by U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. this past......
People magazine selects Zaman International CEO Najah Bazzy for Women Changing the World issue
March 9th, 20200 INKSTER – People Magazine has selected Zaman International Founder and CEO Najah Bazzy for its Women Changing the World in 2020 issue, which recently hit newsstands around the country. Released nationally on March 6, the issue highlights CEOs, activists and actresses who are creating positive change. “I am honored by the...
State of Michigan to give breaks to drivers on license suspension fee
March 8th, 20200 LANSING — A court decision that would have continued to penalize drivers for failure to pay court fees by suspending their licenses has been amended by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and Supreme Court Justice Bridget McCormack. The trio teamed up to offer to settle the case through the......
