By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers DETROIT – State Rep. Isaac Robinson (D-Detroit), 44, died March 29 at Detroit Receiving Hospital of a suspected coronavirus infection. Elected in 2018, he represented portions of Detroit and Hamtramck. His mother, former state Rep. Rose Mary Robinson, (D-Detroit), said he died Sunday morning at Detroit Receiving Hospital, several hours after being admitted. She told Crain’s Detroit Business that her son had experienced respiratory distress for three days prior, but had resisted going to … [Read more...] about State Rep. Isaac Robinson dies of suspected COVID-19 infection
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From period clothing to modern masks: Costumers at THF make much-needed face coverings
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers DEARBORN – While protective face masks may someday be considered historical clothing, for the employees of The Henry Ford Period Clothing Studio, they are centuries ahead of their usual bustles and breeches. However, that didn’t stand in the way of the superb seamstresses creating nearly 400 protective cotton face masks last week for ACCESS Community Health and Research Center, 6450 Maple St., for its drive-through testing of symptomatic first responders and medical … [Read more...] about From period clothing to modern masks: Costumers at THF make much-needed face coverings
Dearborn family stuck in Peru returns home
Social distancing is not social isolation
From WELLNESS WORKS While it is important to keep physical health front of mind in wake of the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic, don’t forget to prioritize your mental health and well-being as well. As most of the workforce transitions to work-from-home mode, social distancing may bring feelings of extreme anxiousness and worry as the population limits interaction with others. For optimal health, it is important to note the distinct difference between social distancing and social isolation. Social isolation and loneliness can wreak … [Read more...] about Social distancing is not social isolation
Dearborn Rec, Gleaners to offer free food distribution April 6 for households with children
DEARBORN – The Recreation Department is partnering with Gleaners Community Food Bank to provide food to Dearborn households with children for free April 6 beginning at 9 a.m. in the south parking lot of the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center. Households with children who are in need of food are encouraged to attend. The drive-through food distribution program offers residents the opportunity to stay in their vehicle while groceries are placed either in the trunk or back seat of the vehicle by volunteers. Anyone can walk … [Read more...] about Dearborn Rec, Gleaners to offer free food distribution April 6 for households with children
Allen Park Council meeting dominated by coronavirus concerns
Memorial Day Parade permit approved with cancellation caveat By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers ALLEN PARK – It wasn’t business-as-usual at the City Council meeting March 17, as most issues, from a conditional parade permit to delayed rental unit inspects, were impacted by coronavirus concerns. Both the city’s Memorial Day Parade, scheduled for 2 p.m. May 17, and the Knights of Columbus annual Tootsie Roll sale April 3 to 5, were approved with caveats that they would not take place if social distancing or … [Read more...] about Allen Park Council meeting dominated by coronavirus concerns
Dearborn Heights March is Reading month
Taylor city buildings now open by appointment only
TAYLOR — All city of Taylor buildings have been restricted to “appointment-only” visits due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The only exceptions are the Police Department, where the lobby remains open to visitors, and 23rd District Court, which already has restricted visitor traffic through its own guidelines. If you visit City Hall, you must make an appointment beforehand. Entry will be allowed only through the Goddard Road entrance, where you will be greeted by a staff member. Unscheduled visits will not be allowed. If you are … [Read more...] about Taylor city buildings now open by appointment only
Southgate man in his 50s is first Michigan coronavirus casualty
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers SOUTHGATE – A Southgate man in his 50s, who had other underlying health conditions, died March 18 from the coronavirus in a Wayne County Beaumont Hospital, the state’s first casualty. The Detroit Free Press reported that Southgate Mayor Joseph Kuspa confirmed that the man who died was a Southgate resident. "This is a challenge for all of us," Kuspa was quoted in the Free Press. "It’s unprecedented times. We’re trying to heed the warnings on proper social distancing and the like. That’s … [Read more...] about Southgate man in his 50s is first Michigan coronavirus casualty
Southgate man first in Michigan to die due to coronavirus
By ZEINAB NAJM Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN — The first death as a result of the Coronavirus — also known as COVID-19 — was reported at a Beaumont Health hospital in Wayne County March 18. A Southgate man in his 50s who tested positive for the virus and had other underlying medical conditions, died in the morning, according to a Beaumont press release. “Our medical team went to extraordinary efforts to care for this patient and we are deeply saddened by his passing and empathize with his family,” Beaumont Health Chief … [Read more...] about Southgate man first in Michigan to die due to coronavirus