March 28-29, 2020
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In Midland County, there have been two extra optimistic checks for coronavirus reported on Friday, bringing the overall quantity to eight, in accordance with Fred Yanoski, Midland County Public Well being director/well being officer. “It’s now extra vital than ever for our neighborhood to do what they will to restrict the unfold of illness,” Yanoski mentioned. Learn extra: Midland County records two more positive coronavirus cases Friday
Midland Public Faculties Superintendent Michael Sharrow believes a superb answer is perhaps to start out the district’s 2020-21 faculty 12 months ahead of the present Aug. 31 beginning date, if make-up days find yourself being mandated because of the present state-mandated faculty closure due to the coronavirus: MPS’s Sharrow believes start of next school year may need to be earlier
Life continues
• Local couple plans wedding around coronavirus restrictions
• Local chalk art spreads messages of hope, resilience, solidarity
It is T-shirt time
Josiah and Abbi Blackmore, house owners of the printing and attire firm Crimson Threads, kicked off their first 30-day crowdfunding marketing campaign, which consists of promoting graphic T-shirts in what they’re calling “Operation: I Am Midland.” Red Threads offers financial opportunity for Midland businesses
Neighborhood response
• Local recovery resources suffer effects of coronavirus pandemic
• Covenant establishes coronavirus hotline and sampling center
• College offering storage space for medical equipment donated to fight COVID-19 virus
• Coronavirus and Alzheimers: What family caregivers need to know
Authorities
• Midland governments offer guidance to businesses, residents
• Auburn and neighboring Williams Township should maintain onto their yard waste baggage and different spring-cleaning assortment objects in the interim: Auburn reduces collections services due to coronavirus pandemic
• State leaders outline protections, assistance available for energy utility customers
Closures and Cancellations
See the most recent Coronavirus related cancellations and submit changes to your corporation or group’s common hours and occasions.
Have a query?
What if I believe I’ve coronavirus signs?
If in case you have signs or have considerations concerning the coronavirus, name your major well being care supplier. Should you do not need a major physician, name the MidMichigan Well being COVID-19 hotline at or ; one of many pressing care facilities; or one of many emergency departments.
Suppliers will first carry out preliminary testing to rule out different widespread respiratory sicknesses, just like the flu, that are a extra seemingly reason behind the signs.
There is also a state hotline to answer health-related questions on coronavirus illness 2019 (COVID-19). The hotline will probably be open from eight a.m. to five p.m. seven days per week: Statewide hotline to address coronavirus questions
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