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CORUNNA — Nearly 40 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Shiawassee County over the past week, and another death has been tied to the respiratory virus.
SHIAWASSEE COUNTY — During Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, the American Red Cross urges eligible donors to provide hope and healing to patients fighting cancer by giving blood or platelets.
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CORUNNA — Shiawassee County officials Wednesday said 33 new confirmed COVID-19 cases were reported in Shiawassee County over the past week.
LANSING — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services this week issued an emergency order requiring K-12 schools to provide public notice to the school community about probable and confirmed cases of COVID-19 within 24 hours.
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CORUNNA — Health director Larry Johnson said Monday that Shiawassee County is “holding its own” regarding COVID-19 and he hopes to maintain that as confusion reigns about state executive orders and what that means locally.
OWOSSO — Memorial Healthcare is offering a drive-thru flu vaccine clinic for anyone, 5 and older at the Memorial Healthcare Foundation, 1637 W. Main St., from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday and Oct. 17.
CORUNNA — Local health officials Wednesday announced 23 county residents were diagnosed with COVID-19 over the past seven days, as the county recorded its 31st death since March.
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OWOSSO — An employee working within Memorial Healthcare’s Long-Term Care Unit has tested positive for the coronavirus, officials said Monday.
Lansing — The Red Cross encourages eligible individuals to schedule an appointment, download the free Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call (800) 733-2767 or enable the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device.
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CORUNNA — After weeks of significant increases in the number of local COVID-19 cases, the surge appears to be slowing in Shiawassee County.
CORUNNA — The Shiawassee County Health Department will be distributing more than 10,000 free face masks throughout the county in the coming weeks, thanks to a partnership with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS).
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CORUNNA — Corunna Schools Superintendent John Fattal announced Thursday that a member of the high school football coaching staff has tested positive for COVID-19 and has been placed in isolation by the Shiawassee County Health Department.
MORRICE — Morrice Area Schools announced Thursday afternoon that an elementary school staff member has tested positive for COVID-19.
LANSING — The American Red Cross needs people of all races and ethnicities to give blood to help ensure a blood supply as diverse as the patients who depend on it.
OWOSSO — Shiawassee Suicide Prevention Coalition is hosting a National Suicide Prevention Month suicide prevention walk from noon to 6 p.m. Wednesday.
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SHIAWASSEE AREA — After being forced by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to close as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, gyms in Michigan were allowed to reopen today — with various safeguards in place to reduce the risk of transmission of the coronavirus.
CORUNNA — Corunna Public Schools Monday announced two high school students have been diagnosed with COVID-19 and are being quarantined.
OWOSSO — Memorial Healthcare this past week said it is bringing neurology services to more Michigan communities through a collaborative program available to health-care providers.
OWOSSO — Memorial Healthcare continues to excel in matters related to patient experience and quality of care, according to new patient survey data released by Hospital Compare.
LANSING — During Childhood Cancer Awareness Month this September, the American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to give blood or platelets to support kids, teens and young adults battling cancer, as well as others in need of transfusions.
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CORUNNA — Shiawassee County health officials Wednesday said the number of COVID-19 cases confirmed locally continues to climb steadily after months of declines — posting the largest one-week gain since May.
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SHIAWASSEE COUNTY — Three area school districts Tuesday announced positive coronavirus test results, less than a week after area schools began offering in-person instruction.
OWOSSO — Memorial Healthcare this week announced the winners of its annual awards during its National Nurses Week and Hospital Week celebrations.
OWOSSO — The Memorial Healthcare Foundation is conducting a Hero’s Feast fundraising event.
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CORUNNA — For the first time in nearly two months, a Shiawassee County resident has died from COVID-19, officials said in their weekly press release.
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SHIAWASSEE COUNTY — Residents’ options for COVID-19 diagnostic testing have just expanded, now that Memorial Healthcare has opened a drive-thru testing site.
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LANSING — According to an annual pathology report on Shiawassee County, drug overdose deaths fell 33 percent from the previous year, but fentanyl continues to play a key role in many fatalities.
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CORUNNA — For a fourth straight week, Shiawassee County health officials are reporting a double-digit increase in new coronavirus infections, with more than a dozen new cases from the previous weekly update.
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NEW LOTHROP — New Lothrop Area Public Schools will welcome back students with traditional face-to-face instruction, as well as fully online learning this fall in an effort to accommodate families amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
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CORUNNA — Corunna Public Schools earlier this week announced it has revised its previously announced mask policy for elementary students.
OWOSSO — The Memorial Healthcare outpatient pharmacy is launching a new specialty program to enhance care for patients with chronic and complex conditions such as cancer, hepatitis C, multiple sclerosis, cystic fibrosis and others.
OWOSSO — Memorial Healthcare Manager of Pulmonology and Cardiology Doug Rowden was recently presented with the Advanced ICU Care “2020 WE SEE YOU CARE” award.
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CORUNNA — Nearly three-quarters of Corunna school families are planning on their children returning to school for in-person instruction this fall, according to district surveys conducted this summer.
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CORUNNA — Shiawassee County officials Wednesday announced the number of active COVID-19 cases increased by more than two dozen from the previous weekly update.
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CALEDONIA TWP. — Pleasant View officials Tuesday announced that an employee has tested positive for COVID-19 and is isolating at home.
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OWOSSO — The Shiawassee Regional Chamber of Commerce and Owosso Main Street/DDA are offering free safety posters, digital graphics and social distancing floor stickers to area businesses as part of a new marketing campaign — Shiawassee Safe.
LANSING — The American Red Cross has an emergency shortage of convalescent plasma, a potentially lifesaving treatment for patients with COVID-19.
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CORUNNA — For a second consecutive week, Shiawassee County Health Department officials are reporting a double-digit increase in new coronavirus infections.
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OWOSSO — Shiawassee County Health Director Larry Johnson and Sheriff Brian BeGole advise area businesses to encourage voluntary compliance by patrons with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s executive order mandating the use of masks in public spaces.
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CORUNNA — As the state of Michigan surpassed 75,000 coronavirus cases Wednesday, Shiawassee County health officials announced local infections are once again trending upward after weeks of relative stagnation.
LANSING — During Childhood Cancer Awareness Month this September, the American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to give blood or platelets to support kids, teens and young adults battling cancer, as well as others in need of transfusions.
CORUNNA — Shiawassee County health officials Wednesday said the number of COVID-19 cases confirmed locally continues to climb steadily after months of declines — posting the largest one-week gain since May.
SHIAWASSEE COUNTY — Three area school districts Tuesday announced positive coronavirus test results, less than a week after area schools began offering in-person instruction.
OWOSSO — Memorial Healthcare this week announced the winners of its annual awards during its National Nurses Week and Hospital Week celebrations.
OWOSSO — The Memorial Healthcare Foundation is conducting a Hero’s Feast fundraising event.
CORUNNA — For the first time in nearly two months, a Shiawassee County resident has died from COVID-19, officials said in their weekly press release.
SHIAWASSEE COUNTY — Residents’ options for COVID-19 diagnostic testing have just expanded, now that Memorial Healthcare has opened a drive-thru testing site.
LANSING — According to an annual pathology report on Shiawassee County, drug overdose deaths fell 33 percent from the previous year, but fentanyl continues to play a key role in many fatalities.
CORUNNA — For a fourth straight week, Shiawassee County health officials are reporting a double-digit increase in new coronavirus infections, with more than a dozen new cases from the previous weekly update.
NEW LOTHROP — New Lothrop Area Public Schools will welcome back students with traditional face-to-face instruction, as well as fully online learning this fall in an effort to accommodate families amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
CORUNNA — Corunna Public Schools earlier this week announced it has revised its previously announced mask policy for elementary students.
OWOSSO — The Memorial Healthcare outpatient pharmacy is launching a new specialty program to enhance care for patients with chronic and complex conditions such as cancer, hepatitis C, multiple sclerosis, cystic fibrosis and others.
OWOSSO — Memorial Healthcare Manager of Pulmonology and Cardiology Doug Rowden was recently presented with the Advanced ICU Care “2020 WE SEE YOU CARE” award.
CORUNNA — Nearly three-quarters of Corunna school families are planning on their children returning to school for in-person instruction this fall, according to district surveys conducted this summer.
CORUNNA — Shiawassee County officials Wednesday announced the number of active COVID-19 cases increased by more than two dozen from the previous weekly update.
CALEDONIA TWP. — Pleasant View officials Tuesday announced that an employee has tested positive for COVID-19 and is isolating at home.
OWOSSO — The Shiawassee Regional Chamber of Commerce and Owosso Main Street/DDA are offering free safety posters, digital graphics and social distancing floor stickers to area businesses as part of a new marketing campaign — Shiawassee Safe.
LANSING — The American Red Cross has an emergency shortage of convalescent plasma, a potentially lifesaving treatment for patients with COVID-19.
CORUNNA — For a second consecutive week, Shiawassee County Health Department officials are reporting a double-digit increase in new coronavirus infections.
OWOSSO — Shiawassee County Health Director Larry Johnson and Sheriff Brian BeGole advise area businesses to encourage voluntary compliance by patrons with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s executive order mandating the use of masks in public spaces.
CORUNNA — As the state of Michigan surpassed 75,000 coronavirus cases Wednesday, Shiawassee County health officials announced local infections are once again trending upward after weeks of relative stagnation.
OWOSSO — People who visited El Potrero Mexican Restaurant in Owosso from July 9-14 may have been exposed to COVID-19, the Shiawassee County Health Department warned Tuesday.
DURAND — After more than a decade working with Mobile Medical Response, the city of Durand has agreed to terms with a new ambulance service provider.
DURAND — Marian Tovar is happy to report she’s feeling stronger every day, after a struggle with COVID-19 that landed her in the hospital for 22 days and nearly killed her.
PERRY — People who visited King Kone on Monday or Cafe Sports on Tuesday may have been exposed to COVID-19, the Shiawassee County Health Department warned Friday afternoon.
PERRY — A restaurant and ice cream shop have both temporarily closed after employees tested positive for COVID-19.
CORUNNA — Even as statewide COVID-19 infections surge to levels not seen in two months, Shiawassee County remains relatively unscathed by the respiratory virus.
OWOSSO — Oliver Woods officials this week said that although they’ve managed to keep residents at the retirement facility safe from COVID-19, measures have left people isolated.
LANSING — The American Red Cross and the movie “Wonder Woman 1984” are joining forces to save the day for patients in need of lifesaving blood transfusions.
CORUNNA — People who visited the Walmart Supercenter in Caledonia Township on Monday or Wednesday may have been exposed to COVID-19, the Shiawassee County Health Department warned Friday afternoon.
CORUNNA — The Shiawassee County Health Department is warning people who attended a recent fireworks show at a church in Corunna that they likely were exposed to COVID-19.
OWOSSO — Memorial Healthcare this week announced it has added a new disinfection system to its battle against COVID-19 and other disease-causing germs.
CALEDONIA TWP. — The Arby’s restaurant on East M-21 has been closed since the discovery that one employee tested positive for COVID-19, a company spokesman said today.
CORUNNA — County health officials say that while active cases of COVID-19 in Shiawassee County have fallen to fewer than 10, two cases are tied to a large outbreak at an East Lansing bar.
CORUNNA — Officials say one new confirmed case of COVID-19 has been discovered in Shiawassee County.
There were no new cases of COVID-19 reported in Shiawassee County officials said Thursday.
CORUNNA — The number of Shiawassee County COVID-19 cases remained at 244, officials said Wednesday afternoon.
CORUNNA — Officials say one new confirmed case of COVID-19 has been discovered in Shiawassee County.
OWOSSO — Even as COVID-19 restrictions ease and some people go back to work, many continue to feel anxious, depressed or overwhelmed by this still-challenging time — but help for Shiawassee County residents may be only a phone call away.
CORUNNA — Shiawassee County health officials Monday said there are only 11 known, confirmed and active cases of COVID-19 in Shiawassee County.
LANSING — Beginning today and for a limited time, the American Red Cross is testing all blood, platelet and plasma donations for COVID-19 antibodies, providing donors insight into whether they have been exposed to this coronavirus.
LANSING — Gavin Ramirez couldn’t wait to tell everyone Thursday at Sparrow Hospital about his favorite TV show, “The Masked Singer.”
OWOSSO — The city’s first marijuana grow facility, Oak Pharma Global Healing Solutions, opened its doors Thursday to give tours of the 27,005-square-foot building to industry colleagues, city leaders and contractors.
OWOSSO — Memorial Healthcare is formally uniting its 37 provider offices under the same brand umbrella, so everyone will know right away they are visiting a Memorial facility.
Shiawassee County officials reported one new case of COVID-19 Friday, bringing the county total to 243.
CORUNNA — Shiawassee County health officials say COVID-19 cases in the county remained steady Thursday at 242.
CORUNNA — Shiawassee County Wednesday reported its first new confirmed COVID-19 infection in more than a week, bringing the county total to 242.
SHIAWASSEE COUNTY — Participating in a virtual 5K race doesn’t mean you don’t have to really run or walk — it only means you can do it from any location you choose.
DURAND — The city council will conduct a special online meeting Thursday to consider proposals for a new ambulance service contract for city residents.
CORUNNA — More than 200 people who contracted COVID-19 in Shiawassee County have recovered, officials said Tuesday, as overall cases held steady.
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