Coronavirus update: 2,000 people recovered from COVID-19
The Sault News
As of Wednesday, data from the State of Michigan reported there have been 1,038 cumulative confirmed cases and 1,363 cumulative probables of COVID-19 in Chippewa County.
There have been 32 deaths because of the virus. On Tuesday, it was reported by the Chippewa County Health Department that 2,093 people have recovered.
Compared to last week’s totals, there had been 1,017 confirmed cases, 1,336 probable cases and 32 deaths due to COVID-19 in Chippewa County. Per the health department, there had been 1,995 people who recovered from the virus.
War Memorial reminds the community to continue to do their part in staying safe by hand washing, mask wearing and social distancing. The War Memorial COVID-19 + Flu A/B Self Collection Test is open from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday on Nolte Street.
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MARQUETTE Ancillary staff at UP Health System – Marquette have filed to form a union with the Michigan Nurses Association, the MNA announced Monday.
A supermajority of UPHS-Marquette ancillary staff filed paperwork with the National Labor Relations Board on April 26 to have an election to form a union with the MNA, according to an MNA news release.
“Should the unionization effort be successful, it would be one of the largest groups of health care workers to win a union through the NLRB since the start of the pandemic,” the release states.
If the plan comes to fruition, ancillary staff would be joining over 300 UPHS-Marquette nurses who are currently MNA members.
Marquette, MI The following is a press release from the Michigan Nurses Association:
A supermajority of ancillary staff at UPHS Marquette filed paperwork with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) on April 26 to have an election to form a union with the Michigan Nurses Association. Should the unionization effort be successful, it would be one of the largest groups of healthcare workers to win a union through the NLRB since the start of the pandemic.
“We have seen time and again that the only way for our concerns to be heard is for us to unite together as a union,” said
Vaping posing serious hazard to area middle school students
The Sault Area Middle School is facing problems with students using vapes. The issue of vaping by our younger students is a growing concern,” said Dr. Tim Hall, superintendent of Sault Schools. “Companies that market these products advertise them as not being harmful when there is ample data that shows otherwise. Parents, families and schools need to be aware of the dangers and help educate our students that e-cigarettes and vaping are not healthy.
According to Child Mind Institute, e-cigarettes are the most frequently used tobacco product among adolescents. Over two million national students in middle and high school were e-cigarette users in 2017, surpassing traditional cigarettes. Concerns are growing amongst teachers, health professionals and parents about the use of vapes amongst minors.