NOVI - As the nation rallies to support the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, ITC Michigan is committing funding to support disaster relief agencies that provide mental health and substance abuse support throughout Michigan. The relief effort is part of ITC’s two-phase funding commitment to support relief agencies throughout its seven-state footprint. “ITC Michigan has
REDMOND, Wash.—A coalition of medical and research institutions, blood centers, life science companies, technology companies, philanthropic organizations, and COVID-19 survivor groups has come together to support the rapid development of potential new therapies for patients with COVID-19. Working together under the “The Fight Is In Us” campaign, the coalition is seeking to mobilize tens of thousands of people in the United States who have recovered from COVID-19 to donate their
TROY—Tygrus LLC announced that tests conducted by a Center for Disease Control and Prevention authorized Bio Safety Level 3 laboratory on its new ingredient, Tydracide, showed that the formulation eliminated the SARS-CoV-2 virus in 1 minute at greater than 5-Log (99.999 percent) reduction. The tests were conducted on the SARS-CoV-2 virus, the actual virus that
EAST LANSING—Republic Healthcare Inc. announced the availability of its MicroBIOstatic cleaning system, which not only kills viruses like COVID-19 and eliminate them from work and high touch surfaces, but also provide protection from microbes for up to 90 days. According to Charles Gerba, a microbiologist at the University of Arizona and lead researcher in an efficacy study using
LANSING —Michigan’s independent, non-profit colleges and universities have shared a playbook filled with strategies for re-opening the state’s post-secondary education sector in the aftermath of COVID-19. The playbook is based on guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, executive orders from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, and other state and federal directives. “What we’ve
ANN ARBOR – Sixty percent of Washtenaw County businesses said they lost more than 50 percent of their expected revenue since February, according to a report released by EntryPoint. The nonprofit research group surveyed more than 400 Washtenaw County businesses about the coronavirus pandemic’s impact on the local economy. The survey found that 60 percent of
GRAND RAPIDS — Frontline workers responding to COVID-19, along with many others who are returning to their jobs, are wearing masks all day long. Some are experiencing irritation, especially around their ears. Katarina Samardzija, a 2019 graduate of Grand Valley State University and founder of Locker Lifestyle, took notice. Locker Lifestyle produces athletic clothing with storage
LANSING - The State of Michigan has been awarded more than $35 million in additional federal funding to help vulnerable households struggling to afford utility bills during the COVID-19 pandemic, as radio broadcasters across the state air public service announcements alerting Michiganders to the assistance available to those in need. The U.S. Department of Health
MIDLAND–For healthcare professionals battling the COVID-19 pandemic, isolation gowns are among the most used and needed personal protective equipment. In response to this critical need, Dow Chemical Co. (NYSE: DOW) collaborated with nine partners across industries to develop and donate 100,000 isolation gowns to help frontline workers in Texas, Louisiana and Mexico. “The Dow team
LANSING - The Michigan Economic Development Corporation and Michigan Women Forward announced last week they have created a $1.5 million fund to help certain small businesses recover from COVID-19. The Michigan Entrepreneur Resilience Fund will provide recovery grants of $1,000-$5,000 and microloans of $5,000-$10,000 that can be used to support small businesses management of expenses
