COVID-19 Virus
Confusion reigns over COVID-19 hospital operations – lack of clarity
Apr. 18, 2020 PLYMOUTH VOICE. Plymouth Michigan News Don Howard Staff Writer With Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s stepped-up safety protocols comes swirling controversy over interpretation of what is reasonable and fair and how to protect COVID-19 patients and hospital staff members. The Governor, who has been widely criticized for what
Professional landscaping considered ‘essential’ in Plymouth Township
Apr. 16, 2020 PLYMOUTH VOICE. Plymouth Michigan News Don Howard Staff Writer In a letter dated April 15, Plymouth Township declared professional landscaping an “essential function of township government.” Supervisor Kurt Heise posted notice on the township website and instructed Police Chief Tom Tiderington that landscaping services would be
Public safety, first responders take extra health precautions
Apr. 12, 2020 PLYMOUTH EAGLE. Plymouth Michigan News Don Howard Staff Writer Area public safety departments are taking extra precautions to make sure police officers and firefighters are safe when responding to 911 calls during the coronavirus pandemic. Officials said that with the onset of the pandemic their departments
Hospitals ready doctor guidelines for ventilator shortage
Aug. 9, 2020 PLYMOUTH VOICE. Plymouth Michigan News Don Howard Staff Writer With an uncertain future ahead, Detroit area hospitals and doctors are readying guidelines for patients with ventilators in the event of shortage. With the surge of critically ill patients they’re telling their staff which patients should and
Area death toll climbs slowly-virus cases set to peak
Apr. 8, 2020 PLYMOUTH VOICE. Plymouth Michigan News Don Howard Staff Writer In the past four days COVID-19 virus deaths in the U.S. has increased by over 73 percent to 12,285. As the national death toll climbs and virus cases are set to peak, five Plymouth area communities have
Tips to stay safe when grocery shopping
Apr. 4, 2020 PLYMOUTH VOICE. WATCH VIDEO Medical professionals suggest limiting the number of trips to the grocery store and when you return they say there are important steps you should take to remain safe from exposure to the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Jeffrey VanWingen, MD, a Grand Rapids
As crisis deepens local COVID-19 cases remain low
Apr. 4, 2020 PLYMOUTH VOICE. Plymouth Michigan News Don Howard Staff Writer As reported COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. jumped to 7,077 Friday afternoon, the death count for the five area communities that comprise Plymouth, Plymouth Township, Northville, Northville Township and Canton Township remains relatively low. Wayne County Health
First 2 virus deaths reported in Plymouth
Mar. 31, 2020 PLYMOUTH VOICE. Plymouth Township News UPDATED CORRECTION: An earlier version of this story incorrectly recorded that a 92-year-old victim of the COVID-19 virus died in a City of Plymouth extended care facility. The decedent was a resident at Cedarbrook Senior Living Community, 15100 Haggerty Rd., Northville
Second U.S. Navy hospital ship deployed-to reach New York City Monday
Mar. 29, 2020 PLYMOUTH VOICE. Plymouth Michigan News At the President’s direction, the Administration announced last week the USNS COMFORT would be activated and sent to the metropolitan New York area to ease the burden of area hospitals tasked with responding to the coronavirus. With over 1200 medical personnel
Donations needed for Covid-19 Relief Fund
Mar. 28, 2020 PLYMOUTH VOICE. Plymouth Michigan News The Plymouth Community United Way has established the COVID-19 Relief Fund and is seeking immediate donations to support those in Plymouth, Canton and Western Wayne County who are negatively impacted by the Coronavirus. The funds will be used to provide basic
