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Coronavirus infections in the US surpass 400,000 mark after suffering deadliest day yet

April 8, 2020

Coronavirus infections in the US surpass 400,000 mark after suffering deadliest day yet

The number of positive coronavirus cases in the U.S. jumped past 400,000 Wednesday – just a day after the country saw its deadliest day yet.

Over 2,200 Michigan health system workers test positive or have coronavirus symptoms

April 8, 2020

Over 2,200 Michigan health system workers test positive or have coronavirus symptoms

More than 2,200 employees at two major health systems in Michigan have either tested positive for the novel coronavirus or have symptoms, according to multiple reports on Monday.

Michigan nursing home patient asked Alexa for 'help' before dying from coronavirus

April 8, 2020

Michigan nursing home patient asked Alexa for 'help' before dying from coronavirus

A nursing home patient with COVID-19 was captured asking Amazon Echo Show for help in relieving her pain during her final days before succumbing to the virus, according to a report on Monday.

Michigan nurse demonstrates coronavirus spread using gloves in viral video

April 7, 2020

Michigan nurse demonstrates coronavirus spread using gloves in viral video

A former emergency room nurse in Michigan took to Facebook with a warning to all those who are wearing disposable gloves during the coronavirus epidemic: You are still at risk for an infection.

Coronavirus exerts heavy toll on blacks in places like Chicago

April 7, 2020

Coronavirus exerts heavy toll on blacks in places like Chicago

The coronavirus is exerting a disproportionate toll on blacks in places like Chicago, according to new statistics.

Michigan Dem lawmaker describes how Trump's boosting of hydroxychloroquine 'saved my life'

April 6, 2020

Michigan Dem lawmaker describes how Trump's boosting of hydroxychloroquine 'saved my life'

A Democratic Michigan state lawmaker has credited President Trump's publicizing of the anti-malarial drug hydroxychloroquine with saving her life after her health "plummeted" when she contracted coronavirus.

Biden podcast with Whitmer sparks running mate speculation

April 6, 2020

Biden podcast with Whitmer sparks running mate speculation

Former Vice President Joe Biden’s praise of Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is stoking more speculation that her star’s rising as the all-but-certain Democratic presidential nominee begins the process of choosing a running mate.

US records over 10,000 coronavirus deaths as infections mount

April 6, 2020

US records over 10,000 coronavirus deaths as infections mount

The United States passed a grim milestone Monday, as the death toll from coronavirus surpassed 10,300 and confirmed infections from COVID-19 exceeded 347,000.

Chicago archbishop relieves Catholics of 'Easter duty' due to coronavirus

April 6, 2020

Chicago archbishop relieves Catholics of 'Easter duty' due to coronavirus

The Archdiocese of Chicago has issued a decree dispensing Catholics from Easter obligations in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

Michigan Gov. Whitmer slammed by home state paper for allegedly playing politics in middle of coronavirus crisis

April 5, 2020

Michigan Gov. Whitmer slammed by home state paper for allegedly playing politics in middle of coronavirus crisis

An op-ed in The Detroit News slammed Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, accusing her of playing politics during the coronavirus pandemic.