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Fears of being tested for the coronavirus described by Flint Courier News staff member
Photo: The Flint Courier News’ layout coordinator saw signs saying ‘no masks’ posted at pharmacies in Rome. Written by Tanya Terry One Flint resident feared...
Inappropriately prescribing drugs for COVID-19 could lead to administrative action by LARA
Hydroxychloroquine, a medicine used for malaria, has been receiving widespread publicity since President Donald Trump said he was confident it could also be used as...
After MTA driver tests positive for COVID-19, GCCARD Meals on Wheels postponing meal deliveries
Genesee County Community Action Resource Department (GCCARD) was notified on March 25 at 8 p.m. of potential COVID-19 exposure from an MTA driver who was...
First two COVID-19 related deaths in Genesee County reported
The Genesee County Health Department is reporting two local deaths attributed to COVID-19 that occurred today on Friday, March 26. Both individuals were elderly males...
Governor Whitmer orders temporary expansions in unemployment eligibility and cost-sharing
On March 25 Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-24, clarifying how the expansion of eligibility for unemployment benefits during the COVID-19 will work. The...
Mott Community College donates supplies to area hospitals, supplies still needed statewide
Photo caption: Medical supplies donated to area hospitals by MCC’s health sciences and mathematics and science departments. As part of its commitment to the community, Mott Community College (MCC) is...
Cease and desist letter sent to businesses for selling phony COVID-19 protection patch while price-gouging complaints near 1,600
Photo: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel this morning sent a cease and desist letter to two Rockford-based businesses for marketing...
Gov. Whitmer issues statewide stay-at-home order
UPDATE: As of 2 p.m. March 24, there were 1,791 COVID-19 cases in Michigan with 34 being in Genesee County. For daily updates, visit https://www.michigan.gov/coronavirus....
Mayor Neeley issues advisory recommending self-imposed shelter in place
Photo: Flint Mayor Sheldon Neeley UPDATE: As of March 24 at 2 p.m. there were 1,791 COVID-19 cases in Michigan, including 34 in Genesee County....