Testing resumes at Holland Rescue Mission center
Residents at the Holland Rescue Mission Men's Ministry Center are on a routine COVID-19 testing schedule after a positive case last week. Officials said after one resident tested positive on Dec. 4, additional tests identified 13 more positives, with continued testing announced by development director Rachael Neal.
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Rescue Mission coordinates COVID tests in Holland centers
The Rescue Mission reports additional positive cases but cannot confirm exact numbers. Those tested show mild or no symptoms. Ottawa County Public Health assists with testing and off site quarantines. Rapid antigen tests return results the same day. The Mission operates the Men's Ministry Center and the Family Hope Ministry Center in Holland.
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West Michigan groups offer services for homelessness
Organizations in West Michigan provide aid to people facing homelessness including individuals and families. They cite higher COVID-19 risk due to unstable living conditions and lack of control over the surroundings, and emphasize accessible housing, shelter, and health resources through CASES A2 guidance.
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Nesbitt calls for resignation of state health director
Allegan County lawmaker State Sen. Aric Nesbitt R Lawton urges Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Director Robert Gordon to resign after Gordon extended a 12 day indoor dining and school gathering ban. The order now runs to December 20 with continued restrictions possible.
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Salvation Army seeks bell ringers for holiday drive
Holland's Salvation Army faces higher need this season with fewer volunteers and donations. Major Amos Shiels says they seek bell ringers for Fridays and Saturdays at local grocery stores and downtown Holland, plus ways to donate, as COVID concerns limit hiring and crowd exposure.
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Michigan House approves reform to sex offender registry
LANSING The Michigan House of Representatives passed House Bill 5679 to reform the Michigan Sex Offender Registry Act following a court mandate. The bill would tighten requirements including reducing the update period to three days for offenders to notify law enforcement.
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Michigan COVID-19 daily totals and county updates
Michigan reports 4905 new cases and 75 deaths on December 9 with a cumulative 415,200 cases and 10,213 deaths. Probable cases reach 33,218 with 493 deaths. Ottawa and Allegan counties show updated counts including 86 and 15,123 cases respectively, with 176 and 882 deaths.
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