Michigan Extends COVID-19 Order for 12 More Days
Michigan extends the COVID-19 containment order for 12 additional days delaying restrictions as Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says it is too early to set up loosening rules. The MDHHS order keeps prohibitions on many indoor gatherings and dine-in dining through December 20.
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Signing with Santa Updated drive-thru event for deaf children
Kentwood based Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services hosts Signing with Santa for a 11th year in Comstock Park. More than 60 children registered for the Dec 5 drive-thru event, adapting to COVID-19 restrictions while enabling deaf kids to talk with Santa. Executive director Deb Atwood notes community support funds the effort, and Erica Chapin highlights the joy on kids’ faces as they communicate with Santa.
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Whiteford to rep who got racist threats Have compassion
Michigan state Rep Cynthia Johnson a Democrat from Detroit received voicemails urging her lynching after a December 2 House Oversight Committee hearing featuring Rudy Giuliani on Michigan election results. Johnson, minority vice chair of the committee, shared some messages with colleagues.
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City OKs outdoor dining for winter in Holland
Holland city council adopted an emergency ordinance allowing restaurants to keep sidewalk cafes open through winter. The prior rule barred operation from December 1 to March 1. The measure cites downtown restaurant success amid the current economic climate.
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Michigan COVID-19 daily and total cases and deaths
Michigan reports 9,350 new cases and 93 deaths for December 6 and 7, with confirmed totals of 404,386 cases and 9,947 deaths and 32,014 probable cases and 475 probable deaths. Recovered total 197,750 as of December 4. Ottawa County on December 7 shows 13 percent recovery with 14,807 cases and 161 deaths, 843 probable cases and 16 probable deaths. total recoveries 7,877.
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