Wayne County and Walmart to open drive-through COVID-19 testing site in Southgate
April 15th, 20200 SOUTHGATE — A COVID-19 drive-through testing site will open in the Sam's Club parking lot at 15700 North Line Road here. The site is supported by Walmart, Quest Diagnostics and local authorities, according to a report from the News-Herald. Testing will be offered from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for those who are exhibiting symptoms of the...Staying home is our only weapon against COVID-19
April 15th, 20200 I’m accustomed to fighting violent crime, arresting career criminals and implementing police policy to positively impact the lives of others. But COVID-19 is not a problem that one person alone can tackle. If we’re going to beat this deadly virus we must do it together. I desperately urge every Michigander to use unity as our weapon...Michigan will now test anyone with symptoms of COVID-19, testing site locator also available
April 14th, 20200 LANSING — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has announced it is expanding testing criteria for Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) to include individuals with mild symptoms, and has published a COVID-19 test site finder at Michigan.gov/Coronavirus to help Michiganders locate a testing site near...Nessel announces personal protective equipment donation to Wayne County Sheriff’s Office
April 14th, 20200 LANSING — The Wayne County Sheriff's office will receive personal protective equipment through a donation from two law firms, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced. The PPE will help protect first responders during the COVID-19 crisis. The firms, Chicago-based Edelson PC and Saxena White PA of Boca Raton, Florida,...Michigan History Center launches collecting initiative to capture COVID-19 experiences for future generations
April 14th, 20200 LANSING — The Michigan History Center announced over the weekend a new collecting initiative that gives residents the opportunity to share stories that reflect their experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic, for the benefit of future generations. The Michigan History Center has said the COVID-19 pandemic is a critical moment in...Arrest made in possible murder of 29-year-old Balkees Sadek
April 13th, 20202 DEARBORN - The Arab American News has learned that an arrest has been made in the possible murder case of Dearborn resident Balkees Sadek. Hassan Asaad Alwaily, 32, was arrested and arraigned on Saturday, April 11 in the 19th District Court. However, the charges leveled against Alwaily are for tampering with evidence and lying...Bernie Sanders officially endorses Joe Biden for president
April 13th, 20200 VERMONT — Senator Bernie Sanders has officially endorsed former Vice President Joe Biden for president. Watch their live streamed conversation here: https://www.pscp.tv/w/1vOxwoAjQVVxB The two have spoken about their common concerns, and Biden has said he needs Sanders' endorsement not just to win the election but to govern....Exclusive: Medical exec Dr. Khaldun says lifting stay-home measures will be a “gradual process” and will likely extend beyond April 30
April 13th, 20200 DEARBORN - The Arab American News spoke to Dr. Joneigh Khaldun on Monday morning about the state of COVID-19 in Michigan. Khaldun is the chief medical executive and chief deputy director for health for the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS). Many in the state may now be familiar with Khaldun, who joins Governor...Self-Employed, other newly eligible workers can apply for unemployment on Monday
April 10th, 20200 LANSING —Self-employed workers, gig workers, 1099-independent contractors and low-wage workers affected by the coronavirus outbreak can apply for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) beginning on Monday, April 13 at 8 a.m. Under the federal CARES Act, workers on state unemployment have already begun receiving the set $600 federal...Michigan’s health insurers agree to provide coronavirus treatment at no cost to patients
April 10th, 20200 LANSING - The Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) announced that the state has received agreements from nearly all of the state’s health insurance companies to waive cost-sharing, including copays, deductibles, and coinsurance for coronavirus (COVID-19) testing and treatments. The Whitmer Administration and...Muslim organization provides much needed assistance to frontline healthcare and emergency workers
April 9th, 20200 DETROIT - When Dr. Mahmoud Al-Hadidi, a physician specializing in pulmonary intensive care, noticed there was a drastic need for medical supplies and food for frontline healthcare workers in southeast Michigan fighting the terrible COVID-19 disease, he rose to the challenge. Hadidi, who practices medicine at a prominent hospital in...Michigan: Cases of coronavirus might peak “in next few days”, some hospital systems predict
April 9th, 20200 DETROIT — Physicians and caregivers are now finding small, tentative glimmers of hope at hospitals across the state as the coronavirus crisis appears as if it could reach its peak in the next few days, according to Dr. Steven Kalkanis, CEO of the Henry Ford Medical Group, who is also the hospital system's senior vice president and...Democratic Michigan State Rep. credits Trump and hydroxychloroquine drug for her recovery from coronavirus
April 9th, 20200 DETROIT — Michigan Democratic state Rep. Karen Whitsett of Detroit has credited the drug hydroxychloroquine and President Trump for her surprisingly quick recovery from COVID-19, according to a report from the Detroit Free Press. The drug, which is often prescribed for malaria, has been touted by the Trump administration as a...Michigan becomes first state to provide food to families affected by school closings due to COVID-19
April 9th, 20200 LANSING — Michigan has become the first state in the country to gain federal approval for a program that will provide nutritious food to children who were affected by school closings due to COVID-19. The Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer Program (P-EBT) provides temporary funding to address emergency food needs and avert financial...Whitmer update: State insists staying home remains key factor in flattening the curve
April 9th, 20200 LANSING — After signing the latest order extending the previous “stay home” order till the end of April, Governor Whitmer went live to speak on what this new development means for Michiganders. She joined Michigan’s chief medical executive, Dr. Janeigh Khaldoun, to emphasize that staying home and following distancing guidelines......
Governor Whitmer extends, expands “Stay Home, Stay Safe” executive order
April 9th, 20200 LANSING - Today, Governor Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-42, extending her prior “Stay Home, Stay Safe” order through the end of April. As with the prior order, Executive Order 2020-42 limits gatherings and travel and requires all workers who are not necessary to sustain or protect life to stay home. Executive Order 2020-42...TCF Center set to take in its first patients on Friday, Whitmer announces partnership with health providers
April 9th, 20200 DETROIT - Governor Whitmer announced today a partnership of health care providers providing critical support, staffing and resources at the TCF Regional Care Center, scheduled to accept its first 25 patients this Friday, April 10. The partnership includes Henry Ford Health System, McLaren Health Care, Beaumont Health and the Detroit...Sanders suspends campaign, address supporters on Wednesday
April 8th, 20200 VERMONT — Senator Bernie Sanders has officially dropped out of the running to be the Democratic presidential nominee. He plans to make an official announcement to his supporters at 11:45 a.m. Eastern Time. Sanders suspended his campaign for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination on Wednesday in a conference call with staff,...Dingell announces timeline for direct stimulus payments to individuals
April 8th, 20200 WASHINGTON, D.C. - On Wednesday, U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Dearborn) announced the federal government’s timeline for issuing direct stimulus payments to individuals. The direct payments were passed by Congress as part of the third coronavirus response bill, the Coronavirus Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The CARES Act......
Hammoud and Dingell discuss stimulus, coronavirus response and more during virtual town hall
April 7th, 20200 DEARBORN — Emgage, a non-profit organziation that promotes Muslim political and civic engagement, hosted an online town hall meeting on Friday April 7, featuring U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Dearborn) and state Rep. Abdullah Hammoud (D-Dearborn), to discuss federal and state government responses to the COVID-19 outbreak in...Healthcare coverage available to Michiganders who lose jobs or experience a drop in income
April 7th, 20200 LANSING — Michiganders who lose a job, resulting in a loss of their healthcare coverage or a change in income, may have low or no-cost healthcare options available through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace, Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Consumers in these situations are not required to wait for......
HFC provides life-saving ventilators, medical supplies to local hospitals
April 6th, 20200 DEARBORN — In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Henry Ford College of Health and Human Services has provided medical equipment and supplies to area hospitals, including five life-saving ventilators. For its part, local hospitals and health systems are being stretched to their limits to provide life-saving care to people...Residents reminded not to gather with people who don’t live in the same household
April 6th, 20200 DEARBORN – Under Governor Whitmer’s “Stay Home, Stay Safe” executive order, residents are reminded that they are prohibited from being able to gather with those who do not live in their household, to reduce the potential spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. The governor’s executive order states, with some narrow......