I'm equally as likely to compliment your cute shoes as I am to invite you out to drink beer and watch a baseball game. I love my dog (Smudge), New Kids On The Block, live blogging my life, and eating out (aka not having to cook). My hobbies include Facebook, reading, and pinning crafts on Pinterest that I'll never make.
Wendy Reed
Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 in Michigan Jump to 336
Thursday afternoon, Michigan state officials released an updated number of people in the state who have been confirmed to have COVID-19.
Michigan’s First Death Due to COVID-19 Confirmed
Just eight days after the first case of the novel coronavirus (CODIV-19) was confirmed in Michigan, the first person has died from the virus.
Cash No Longer Accepted at the Mackinac Bridge Due to Coronavirus Concerns
The Mackinac Bridge Authority has announced that they will stop accepting cash transactions starting starting March 21 to help stop the spread of coronavirus.
U.S.-Canada Border Will Temporarily Close to Non-Essential Travel Due to Coronavirus
While final details have not been hammered out, soon the border between the United States and Canada will be temporarily closed to all non-essential travel.
These West Michigan Restaurants Are Open For Takeout or Delivery
Here's a list of West Michigan restaurants offering takeout or delivery during the restaurant shut down.
Grand Rapids Festival of the Arts Canceled for First Time in 50 Years
Grand Rapids' Festival of the Arts, which was set to celebrate its 50th year this year, has announced the cancellation of this year's event due to COVID-19. It was set to take place June 5-7, 2020.
COVID-19 In Michigan – Confirmed Cases By County
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has begun reporting COVID-19 case numbers in a daily web update at 2 p.m. Here are the current numbers.
Michigan Bars and Restaurants to Close at 3 p.m. Today Due to Coronavirus Concerns
All Michigan bars and restaurants will close their dining rooms and become take-out only as of 3 p.m. on Monday, March 16, 2020. It is unknown when they will be able to reopen.
Kent Co. Health Department Limits Restaurant Occupancy to 50%
The Kent County Health Department has issued an emergency public health order requiring restaurants and bars, entertainment venues and fitness centers to limit their occupancy loads by 50%
Spectrum Health Opens Drive-Up COVID-19 Testing Site
Spectrum Health has opened a drive-thru COVID-19 testing center in Grand Rapids. An important note, though, is that the site is only open to those who have been pre-screened and approved for further testing.
Gov. Whitmer Issues Temporary Ban on Gatherings of Over 250 People
On Friday, March 13 Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive order that bans events over 250 people and all large gatherings in shared spaces over 250 people.
Ten New Cases of the Coronavirus Confirmed in Michigan, Three in Kent County
Ten more cases of the coronavirus have tested presumptive positive in Michigan, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services The total number of presumtptive cases in Michigan are now at twelve. Four of those cases are in West Michigan.