Michigan and counties report daily COVID-19 totals
Michigan reports new COVID-19 cases and deaths for January 3 and 4 totaling 4 992 cases and 80 deaths. Cumulative totals reach 502 119 cases and 497 127 deaths, with 41 492 probable cases and 713 probable deaths, and 363 611 recovered. Ottawa County records 117 cases and 3 deaths on January 4 with 1 056 recovered and 25 deaths. Allegan County logs 145 cases and 7 deaths from Dec 31 to Jan 4 with 4 655 recovered. Figures compiled by MDHHS and local health departments. earlier dates may be updated post publication.
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Police Log highlights for Nov 29 in City Central
Entries list incidents from 1:15 pm to 9:30 pm including suspicious persons and vehicles, assists to the public, welfare checks, larceny, hit and run no injuries, burglar alarms, disorderly conduct, traffic complaints, and a follow up. Locations include Homestead Avenue, E 32nd Street, Washington Avenue, US-31, W 17th Street, and Adams Street. No injuries reported.
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Snow day policies aim to keep students safe on winter roads
Local district leaders said snow days will not require remote learning for in person students, prioritizing safety. They noted remote students continue virtual work in most cases, and decisions depend on whether the entire district shifts to online learning.
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Michigan long term care facilities begin COVID-19 vaccine rollout
More than 400 skilled nursing homes in Michigan registered to receive the Moderna vaccine through a Walgreens program. In Holland area facilities such as Heritage Nursing and Rehabilitation Community MediLodge of Holland Resthaven Care Center and SKLD Zeeland, staff and residents will be eligible at clinics this week. Resthaven begins vaccinations Thursday for about 130 residents and 200 staff in the first round. CVS Health expects to complete its long term care vaccination effort in 12 weeks and will conduct three visits per facility to ensure both doses. Pfizer or Moderna vaccine uptake is encouraged among residents and staff, with vaccines free and insurance not required. Long term care residents and staff are in Phase 1A, with MDHHS data noting thousands of facility infections and deaths statewide.
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Ottawa County board debates new rules to protect corporate interests
A motion to table voting on new board rules failed as commissioners debated language emphasizing the county corporate and financial interests. Provisions cover confidentiality, reporting potential non compliance, and possible censure for breaches, with drafting by Van Essen, Bergman, Fenske, and DeJong. Critics warn it may clash with residents' interests.
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Matthew Fenske
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