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Survey: most Michiganders in favor of extended bar hours to help with pandemic recovery © Provided by WWJ Radio Detroit Alcohol on bar (WWJ) -- Most Michiganders are ready for extended bar hours in hopes of helping bars and restaurants that have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a recent survey. Rehabs.com polled more than 3,100 people across the country and found that most Michiganders (70%) are in favor of extending bar operating hours post-pandemic to help these busines...

How Michigan’s reopening plan compares to other states Office of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and last updated 2021-05-04 21:16:16-04 LANSING, Mich. — Governor Gretchen Whitmer is touting her “Vacc to Normal” plan and challenging more Michiganders to get vaccinated with the promise to fully reopen the state in the coming months. The plan ties state vaccination rates to the easing of COVID-related restrictions, with a planned full reopening two weeks after 70% of adults are vaccin...

Michigan reports 5,035 over two days, 29 more deaths Fox 17 and last updated 2021-05-03 14:40:56-04 LANSING, Mich. — Michigan health officials have confirmed 5,035 new cases of the coronavirus in the state since Saturday. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reports an additional 29 deaths connected to COVID-19 on May 3, 2021. There are now 849,420 total confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 17,771 total deaths in Michigan. A total of 3,012 adults with confirmed or suspected case...

Michigan reports 3,431 new COVID-19 cases, 131 more deaths Fox 17 and last updated 2021-05-01 17:30:36-04 LANSING, Mich. — Michigan health officials have confirmed 3,431 new cases of the coronavirus in the state. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reports an additional 131 deaths connected to COVID-19 on Saturday, May 1. 98 of those deaths are from a Vital Records review. There are now 844,385 total confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 17,742 total deaths in Michigan. As of Ap...

Restaurant workers called the mask order Mayor Bowser issued Friday night dangerous and a disaster. She rescinded it and issued a new order on Saturday.

Michigan reports 3,440 new COVID-19 cases, 36 more deaths Fox 17 and last updated 2021-04-30 15:15:17-04 LANSING, Mich. — Michigan health officials have confirmed 3,440 new cases of the coronavirus in the state. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reports an additional 36 deaths connected to COVID-19 on April 30, 2021. There are now 840,954 total confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 17,611 total deaths in Michigan. A total of 3,135 adults with confirmed or suspected cases of th...

9 & 10 News April 29, 2021 Governor Whitmer’s Vacc to Normal Challenge looks to open up the state more and more as Michiganders continue to get vaccinated. There are four milestones she hopes to reach. After reaching 55 percent of Michiganders 16 and up vaccinated, work for all sectors of business could return to in person. At 60 percent, capacity limits would increase for sports venues, and there would be no curfews for restaurants. At 65 percent all indoor capacity limits would be lifted an...