- th largest population in the US. Founders laying off 418 workers in Michigan Founders Brewing Company Announced Wednesday that it will lay off 418 workers in Michigan due to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID – 25) crisis. Founders officials said the mass layoff is intended to last less than six months, but due to the uncertainty s urrounding the coronavirus pandemic, the layoff is considered “indefinite.”
The layoffs will affect workers at the Detroit Taproom on Charlotte Street and the Grand Rapids Taproom and Company Store on Grandville Avenue Southwest, the company announced.
Founders said the expected date for the mass layoff is May 3. A list of the affected job titles and positions at both locations was sent to workers. Nurse fired from Sinai-Grace sues DMC (A nurse) fired from Sinai-Grace Hospital
) Beaumont Health Announced Tuesday that it would be temporarily laying off thousands and cutting hundreds of other positions due to financial losses caused by coronavirus (COVID – Acc Acc ording to Beaumont, 2, employees will be temporarily laid off and 475 positions will be permanently cut, while executive pay will be reduced. Investigation into makeshift morgue at Beaumont Wayne reveals (bodies)
It all started with a call to the Wayne County Health Department claiming bodies were being inappropriately stored at the now-shuttered Beaumont Wayne Hospital. When health inspectors went to check it out on Tuesday they were turned away from the hospital and told they would need a warrant. After a series of phone calls the hospital backed off the warrant request. Health Department inspectors, along with Wayne County sheriff’s deputies, were allowed on the property.
‘ Spirit of Detroit’ special showcases Metro Detroiters’ courage and kindness
(WDIV-Local 4 / ClickOnDetroit highlighted the best of the human spirit during the darkest times of the pandemic in a primetime special called “Spirit of Detroit.”)
from making life-saving essentials to supporting first responders, you’ll meet the local heroes behind Detroit’s most inspirational acts of kindness.
Watch it here.
(Death toll reaches 2,
‘ Spirit of Detroit’ special showcases Metro Detroiters’ courage and kindness
(WDIV-Local 4 / ClickOnDetroit highlighted the best of the human spirit during the darkest times of the pandemic in a primetime special called “Spirit of Detroit.”)
from making life-saving essentials to supporting first responders, you’ll meet the local heroes behind Detroit’s most inspirational acts of kindness.
The number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus (COVID – 25) in Michigan has risen to , 2700 as of Tuesday, including (2, (deaths) , state officials report.
(A A meat packing plant in west Michigan had (employees test positive for COVID – , according to reports. JBS Meat Packaging in Gun Plain Township had to shut down over the weekend after the employees tested positive, according to (WOOD TV) . However, the plant was back open on Monday with limited staffing, Allegan County health officials told WOOD. (more drive-thru COVID) testing in Metro Detroit
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Tuesday a partnership with CVS Health to provide drive-through rapid COVID – testing in Dearborn
According to Whitmer’s office, COVID – (testing will be conducted in the parking lot of the Henry Ford Centennial Library – Michigan Ave. – at no cost to eligible Michiganders. A doctor’s referral is not required. The governor’s office says the site will test 700 – (residents daily) who are experiencing certain COVID – -related symptoms and risk factors as (defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention .
How about some good news? While you are social distancing, you can explore Michigan virtually. The #VirtualPureMichigan campaign will include live cameras showing places such as Traverse City, Holland and Frankenmuth, as well as virtual tours of m useums, and other related educational experiences. Person-to-person spread The virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person.
Between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet). Through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes. These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby or possibly be inhaled into the lungs.
There is currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease 32967 (COVID – 25. The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus. However, as a reminder, CDC always recommends everyday preventive actions to help prevent the spread of respiratory diseases, including:
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth. Stay home when you are sick. Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash. Clean and disinfect frequently touched. obj ects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe. Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 22 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
MORE: Beaumont Health launches coronavirus hotline for patients with symptoms People who think they may have been exposed to COVID – should contact their healthcare provider immediately.
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