Doctor Vaccine Safe and Critical to Beat Virus
Holland doctor Michael Borenitsch, a Holland Hospital physician with public health training, urges vaccination once available. He notes herd immunity is needed to return to normal, arguing vaccination causes less disease burden than widespread infection. He cites Ottawa and Allegan counties as examples far from herd immunity.
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Michigan extends dine-in ban as order nears end in December
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer extends the emergency order closing restaurant dining rooms through December 20, keeping carryout delivery and outdoor seating allowed. The extension, part of a staged reopening plan, drew criticism from MRLA leader Justin Winslow who warned of livelihoods lost and argued for less blunt industry-wide closures.
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Holland Public Schools weighs WMCAT role in mascot review
Holland Public Schools considers hiring the West Michigan Center for Arts and Technology to guide a Community Advisory Committee reviewing the district nickname Dutch. The board balked at a 22225 price and postponed a vote, seeking more information at a December study session.
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Michigan and county COVID totals on December 8
Michigan reports 5,909 new cases and 191 deaths on December 8 bringing total cases to 410,295 and deaths to 10,138. Ottawa County adds 881 cases and 14 deaths. Allegan County records 30 new cases and 1 death. Total recoveries: Michigan 197,750. Ottawa 8,014. Allegan 2,348. 79 deaths reported December 8 found in vital records review.
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