MICHIGAN
Low COVID-19 cases in Ingham County Jail despite previous community spike
As of Nov. 28, only two COVID-19 positive inmates remain and have yet to complete their isolation period.
MICHIGAN
Ingham County cases beginning to trend downward, might rise because of Thanksgiving
As of Tuesday afternoon, Ingham County reported a total 9,148 and 119 deaths cases since the beginning of the pandemic. Of these, around 7,000 cases and all but 40 deaths have occurred since Sept. 1
MEN'S BASKETBALL
During men's hoops trip to Duke, COVID precautions were locked tight
Traveling looks different this year, especially for athletic teams, but MSU men's basketball feels safe in their endeavors.
MICHIGAN
Whitmer shows support for local businesses, vaccines during press conference
As of Monday, Nov. 30, Michigan had up to 360,449 COVID-19 cases with 9,134 deaths. There were 5,793 new cases reported and a record 190 deaths Tuesday.
MSU
MSU students share concerns over going home for holidays amid COVID-19 pandemic
"I'm always nervous about going home just in case I am bringing something home because I don't want to spread it to my family, or anyone in my house," MSU senior Carla Simone said.
MICHIGAN
Health Officer Linda Vail warns against Thanksgiving gatherings
The month of November has seen a total of 29 deaths to date, up from 23 in October and 10 the two months prior. This total in a single month is just one death less than the entire five-month span between March and July, which reported a cumulative total of 30 deaths.
MSU
MSU doctors explain Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines
No prior vaccine in history has been developed this way.
FOOTBALL
What Saturday's cancellation means for MSU football
MSU football's trip to Maryland this Saturday was canceled due to positive COVID-19 test results within the Maryland program.
MICHIGAN
Whitmer urges bipartisan small business aid as COVID-19 cases surge
Since the start of the pandemic, nearly 3 million Michigan workers have applied for unemployment benefits, Whitmer said. Currently, more than 600,000 individuals are still receiving benefits and nearly 80% of those workers rely on the soon-to-expire CARES Act programs for support.
MICHIGAN
Midwest governors urge safety ahead of the holidays
As coronavirus cases are reaching record-high numbers, a bipartisan group of governors — including Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer — released a video urging residents to mask up and stay safe ahead of the holiday season.
MICHIGAN
Michigan Restaurants file lawsuit against MDHHS to reverse ban on indoor dining
A group of restaurant and hospitality associations filed on Tuesday to remove restrictions imposed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s Nov. 15 emergency order banning indoor dining for the next three weeks, seeking a preliminary injunction.
COMMENTARY
Editorial: Traveling home for the holidays? Read this to keep your family safe
While we understand that a worsening global pandemic isn't enough to stop some from traveling home to put down your masks, hug your loved ones and share a meal around a non-socially distanced table, we want to urge against complete dismissal of all necessary public health orders and precautions.
MICHIGAN
Widespread community transmission prompts changes to COVID-19 case investigation
In the past week alone, COVID-19 cases in Ingham County have risen by 1,173, daily case counts are nearly twice as high as they were a month ago and the percent of people positive for COVID-19 has more than doubled in the past month.
MICHIGAN
EL offices, facilities to close for 3 weeks due to COVID-19
While all office closures will initially be in place for three weeks, they may be extended based on the status of coronavirus cases and public health directives, according to a press release.
MICHIGAN
Health officials respond to new MDHHS '3-week pause' order
In a release sent Monday, Sparrow Health System expressed a strong support for the newly issued emergency order, stating adhering to it is critical in addressing the surge of positive COVID-19 cases.
MICHIGAN
The development of COVID-19 in Ingham County through fall semester
Michigan is currently labeled as high risk, along with 42 of 50 states, according to a map by COVID Act Now. This means the states are either facing an active outbreak or could be in the future — the preparedness level has dipped under standards, while the cases have not.
MICHIGAN
Michigan closes bars, indoor dining, high schools in new epidemic order
The orders come alongside skyrocketing increases in positive COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations.
MICHIGAN
Gov. Whitmer to hold 6 p.m. press conference for COVID-19 update
Today's press conference from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is expected to include more restrictions in Michigan.
MICHIGAN
East Lansing City Council delays enforcement on Newman Lofts violations
East Lansing City Council votes in favor of delaying enforcement on the Newman Loft's zoning violations.
FOOTBALL
15 MSU athletes, 2 staff members receive positive PCR tests
On Friday afternoon, MSU announced that during COVID-19 PCR testing from Nov. 6-11, 15 student-athletes and two staff members tested positive.